Southern fried chicken
Processing
4
Ultra-processed
Group 4 of 4 on the NOVA scale
Additives listed
6
0 we grade moderate or higher
4 of them not yet assessed here
Nutrients
–
Nothing above the low band
Or no figures recorded at all
Three separate readings, kept apart on purpose. This is not a score, and none of it says this product is harmful.
Additives (6)
This label lists 2 colours, 2 raising agents, 1 acidity regulator and 1 antioxidant.
E100
Curcumin
Yellow colour
What it is. The yellow pigment from turmeric root.
Why it is used. Colours mustards, sauces, dairy, confectionery and savoury snacks.
What the evidence says. A plant pigment people have eaten as a spice for a very long time, and regulators treat it as safe with an acceptable daily intake. EFSA noted that children who eat a lot of the foods it is used in could approach that intake, which is a reason to watch total use rather than a sign of harm.
Permitted with maximum levels in the foods where it is allowed.
Assessed against EFSA, JECFA. Full entry for E100
E300
Ascorbic acid (vitamin C)
Antioxidant
What it is. Vitamin C, added to protect colour and flavour and sometimes to fortify.
Why it is used. Stops browning in juices and cut fruit, protects fats, and boosts vitamin content.
What the evidence says. Beneficial and harmless at the levels used. Included here as a reminder that an E number is just a code, and plenty of them are ordinary nutrients.
Permitted freely, no concern.
Assessed against EFSA, JECFA. Full entry for E300
Also on the label, not assessed here yet
- E160C Paprika extract, capsanthin colour
- E260 Acetic acid acidity regulator
- E450 Diphosphates raising agent
- E500 Sodium carbonates raising agent
Names and jobs come from the register of additives permitted in Great Britain, which we have not finished transcribing: a code shown without a name is a gap in our coverage, not a finding that it is unapproved. Naming one is not grading it either. Full detail appears only where we have an assessment against a named authority, so all of this describes our coverage rather than these additives. Most are common and low concern.
Ingredients
White Sub Roll (Fortified Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Water, Rapeseed Oil, Free Range Egg, Yeast, Salt, Skimmed Cows' Milk Powder, Flour Treatment Agent: Ascorbic Acid), Breaded Southern Fried Chicken Goujons (18%) (British Chicken Breast (63%), Batter (13%) (Wheat Flour, Wheat Starch, Cornflour, Rice Flour, Wheat Gluten, Water, Salt, Sugar, Yeast Extract, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Fennel, Black Pepper, Nutmeg, White Pepper, Raising Agents: Disodium Diphosphate, Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate; Colours: Paprika Extract, Turmeric Extract, Sunflower Oil), Rapeseed Oil, Breadcrumbs (10%) (Wheat Flour, Sugar, Salt, Yeast, Black Pepper, Raising Agents: Disodium Diphosphate, Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate; Colours: Paprika Extract, Turmeric Extract), Water, Salt), Iceberg Lettuce (8%), Red Pepper (8%), Mayonnaise (6%) (Rapeseed Oil, Water, Free Range Egg, Cornflour, Spirit Vinegar, Sugar, Dijon Mustard (Water, Mustard Seed, Spirit Vinegar, Salt), Salt, Mustard Flour),Barbecue Dressing (6%) (Water, Brown Sugar, Red Wine Vinegar, Tomato Paste, Black Treacle, Honey, Cornflour, Smoked paprika, Salt, Roasted Garlic Purée, Dried Onion, Garlic powder, Cayenne Pepper, Mace), Jalapeño Peppers (Pepper,Water, Salt, Acidity Regulator: Acetic Acid), Red Chilli Sauce (Tomato Paste, Sugar, Water, Red Chilli Purée, Spirit Vinegar, Cornflour, Salt), Cracked Black Pepper,Smoked Paprika.
As printed on the pack, in the producer's own order: ingredients are listed by weight, so what comes first is most of what is in it. E numbers link to their assessment where we have one.