Olive & Antipasti Medley

Marks & Spencer

29160754

Processing

3

Processed foods

Group 3 of 4 on the NOVA scale

Additives listed

1

0 we grade moderate or higher

Counted from the label, not by quantity

Salt per 100g

2g

High

UK FSA front of pack threshold

Three separate readings, kept apart on purpose. This is not a score, and none of it says this product is harmful.

This label lists 1 acidity regulator.

E330 Citric acid
Acidity regulator
No real concern strong evidence

What it is. A mild acid found naturally in citrus fruit, made commercially by fermentation.

Why it is used. Adds tartness, balances flavour and helps preserve. One of the most used additives in food.

What the evidence says. Safe at food levels. No credible health concern for the additive itself.

Regulatory status UK Permitted EU Permitted US Permitted

Permitted freely.

Assessed against EFSA, JECFA. Full entry for E330

Pitted Halkidiki Olives (Green Olives Salt, Acidity Regulator: Citric Acid) Pitted Kalamata Olives (Black Olives, Salt, Acidity Regulator: Citric Acid) Garlic Cloves (Garlic. Salt Acidity Regulator: Citric Acid, Lactic Acid) Marinated Mushrooms (Mushrooms, Sunflower Oil, White Wine Vinegar, Salt, Acidity Regulator: Citric Acid, Antioxidant: Ascorbic Acid) Piquillo Pepper Strips (Piquillo Peppers, Salt, Acidity Regulator: Citric Acid) Sunflower Oil Basil Dried Paprika Flakes Oregano Rosemary Thyme Garlic Purée (Garlic Acidity Regulator: Citric Acid)

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.

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