Bilash Tandoori Mixed Grill
Processing
4
Ultra-processed
Group 4 of 4 on the NOVA scale
Additives listed
7
0 we grade moderate or higher
4 of them not yet assessed here
Fat per 100g
9.60g
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 (7)
This label lists 2 acidity regulators, 2 colours, 2 thickeners and gelling agents and 1 preservative.
E202
Potassium sorbate
Preservative
What it is. The potassium salt of sorbic acid, which stops mould and yeast growth.
Why it is used. Used in cheese, baked goods, dried fruit, wine and dressings.
What the evidence says. Widely used and long regarded as one of the gentler preservatives. EFSA's 2015 re-evaluation lowered the acceptable daily intake and noted gaps in the genotoxicity data, asking for more work, while finding no evidence of harm at the levels actually used.
Permitted with maximum levels. EFSA has asked for further data rather than restricted it.
Assessed against EFSA. Full entry for E202
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
- E160C Paprika extract, capsanthin colour
- E162 Beetroot red, betanin colour
- 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
CHICKEN TIKKA (27%) (Chicken Thigh Fillet, Low Fat Yogurt (Milk), Rapeseed Oil, Colours: Beetroot Red, Paprika Extract; Salt, Garlic Purée, Ginger Purée, Lemon Juice, Coriander, Modified Maize Starch, Paprika, Dextrose, Ground Fenugreek, Tomato Powder, Ground Coriander, Ground Cumin, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Yeast Extract, Ground Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Coriander Leaf, Lemon Juice Powder, Ground Fennel, Ground Ginger, Dill, Ground Cloves), CURRY LEAF CHICKEN THIGH (27%) (Chicken Thigh Fillet, Coconut Extract, Water, Rapeseed Oil, Dried Curry Leaves, Garlic Purée, Ginger Purée, Salt, Coriander, Modified Maize Starch, Black Pepper), LAMB KAKORI (22%) (Lamb, Water, Rice Flour, Gram Flour, Smoked Paprika, Dried Chilli Flakes, Ground Coriander, Ground Cumin, Potato Starch, Sea Salt, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Garlic Granules, Chilli Powder, Ground Black Pepper, Yeast Extract, Rubbed Parsley, Modified Maize Starch, Salt, Dextrose), Cucumber and Mint Raita Sauce (Low Fat Yogurt (Milk), Water, Cucumber, Modified Maize Starch, White Wine Vinegar, Sugar, Rapeseed Oil, Salt, Acidity Regulators: Citric Acid, Lactic Acid; Stabilisers: Guar Gum, Xanthan Gum; Spirit Vinegar, Preservative: Potassium Sorbate; Dried Mint), Indian Inspired Chilli Sauce (Water, Spirit Vinegar, Sugar, Red Chilli Purée, Modified Maize Starch, Garlic Purée, Salt, Red Pepper Purée, Sunflower Oil, Tomato Purée, Ground Cumin, Ginger Purée, Tomato Paste, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Ground Coriander, Preservative: Potassium Sorbate; Chilli Powder, Dried Mint, Colour: Paprika Extract; Acidity Regulator: Citric Acid; Ground Fennel, Ground Ginger, Dill, Ground Cloves). 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.