No Turkey Feast
Processing
4
Ultra-processed
Group 4 of 4 on the NOVA scale
Additives listed
6
0 we grade moderate or higher
3 of them not yet assessed here
Sugars per 100g
5.70g
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 (6)
This label lists 4 thickeners and gelling agents, 1 antioxidant and 1 emulsifier.
E407
Carrageenan
Thickener and stabiliser
What it is. A gel forming fibre extracted from red seaweed.
Why it is used. Thickens dairy, plant milks, desserts and some processed meats.
What the evidence says. Food grade carrageenan is permitted. A degraded form called poligeenan is harmful, but that is not what goes into food. Some lab and animal work links carrageenan to gut inflammation, which keeps it under review, but human evidence is limited and mixed.
Permitted, including in organic food in many places, though a few specialist products avoid it as a precaution.
Assessed against EFSA, JECFA. Full entry for E407
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
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
- E412 Guar gum thickener
- E461 Methyl cellulose thickener
- E472E Mono- and diacetyltartaric acid esters (DATEM) emulsifier
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
Wheat & Oatmeal Bread (45%) (Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Water, Oatmeal, Wheat Bran, Yeast, Salt, Wheat Protein, Emulsifiers (Mono - and diglycerides of fatty acids-Vegetable, Mono - and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono - and diglycerides of fatty acids - Vegetable), Malted Barley Flour, Rapeseed Oil, Flour Treatment Agent (Ascorbic acid), Wheat Flour, Wheat Starch), Soya Protein Pieces (18%) (Water, Soya Protein (Soya Protein Isolate, Wheat Protein, Wheat Starch), Rapeseed Oil, Soya Protein Concentrate, Wheat Protein, Stabiliser (Methyl cellulose), Thickener (Carrageenan), Flavourings, Yeast Extract, Sea Salt), Roast Seasoned Carrot & Parsnip (10%) (Carrot, Parsnip, Brown Sugar, Maple Syrup, Rapeseed Oil, Salt, Black Pepper), Cranberry Chutney (9%) (Cranberries, Plums, Water, Sugar, Red Wine Vinegar, Cornflour, Concentrated Plum Juice, Sweetened Dried Cranberries (Sugar, Cranberries, Sunflower Oil)), Vegan Seasoned Mayo (7%) (Water, Rapeseed Oil, Cornflour, Mushroom Stock (Mushroom Juice Concentrate, Salt, Sugar, Rapeseed Oil, Mushroom Powder (Maltodextrin, Mushroom Juice Powder)), Spirit Vinegar, Sugar, Yeast Extract (Yeast Extract, Water, Salt, Sugar), Concentrated Lemon Juice, Dijon Mustard (Water, Mustard Seeds, Spirit Vinegar, Salt), Pea Protein, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Black Pepper, Salt, Ground Paprika), Spinach (5%), Sage, Onion & Oat Stuffing (3%) (Water, Breadcrumbs (Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Water, Yeast), Rusk (Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Salt), Onion, Oats, Sage, Salt, Parsley), Vegan Mayo (2%) (Water, Rapeseed Oil, Spirit Vinegar, Sugar, Stabilisers (Guar gum, Xanthan gum), Pea Protein, Salt, Dijon Mustard (Water, Mustard Seeds, Spirit Vinegar, Salt), White Pepper), Black Pepper. Allergy Advice For allergens, including cereals containing gluten, see ingredients in bold. Also, may contain sesame. M
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.