Chicken Shawarma
Processing
4
Ultra-processed
Group 4 of 4 on the NOVA scale
Additives listed
4
0 we grade moderate or higher
2 of them not yet assessed here
Fat per 100g
5.33g
Medium
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.
Additives (4)
This label lists 2 acidity regulators and 2 thickeners and gelling agents.
E330
Citric acid
Acidity regulator
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.
Permitted freely.
Assessed against EFSA, JECFA. Full entry for E330
E415
Xanthan gum
Thickener and stabiliser
What it is. A fibre made by fermenting sugars with a bacterium, which thickens liquids at very low doses.
Why it is used. Thickens sauces and dressings and gives structure to gluten free baking.
What the evidence says. Passes through largely undigested and is treated as safe by regulators, with no numerical intake limit. Very large amounts act as fibre does, which is a digestive effect rather than a safety one.
Permitted freely.
Assessed against EFSA, JECFA. Full entry for E415
Also on the label, not assessed here yet
- E270 Lactic acid acidity regulator
- E412 Guar gum thickener
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
NUTRITION TYPICAL VALUES (oven cooked Energy Fat 536 did states Carbohydrate Phre Protein CHICKEN LEGS (78%), Tzatziki Style Dressing Greek Style Yogurt (Milk), Water, Diced Gherkins (Gherkins, Spirit Vinegar, Salt Spirit Vinegar, Modified Maize Starch, Sugar, Garlic Purée, Rapeseed Oil, Salt, Acidity Regulators: Citric Acid, Lactic Acid, Stabilisers: Guar Gum, Xanthan Gum; Red Wine Vinegar, Lemon Juice, Dried Mint, Preservative: Potassium Sorbate) Sugar, Cumin Powder, Smoked Paprika Powder, Salt, Garlic Powder, Maize Starch, Black Pepper, Coriander Powder, Black Onion Seeds, Onion Powder, Lemon Juice Powder, Cayenne Chilli Powder, Stabiliser: Guar Gum, Cinnamon Powder, Ginger Powder, Nutmeg Powder, Clove Powder, Dried Mint, Acidity Regulator: Citric Acid, Dried Parsley, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Ground Star Anise, Dextrose, Lemon Oil, Crushed Chilli, Ground Bay Leaves, Pimento Extract, Coriander Extract ALLERGY ADVICE:
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.