S 14 Connolly (2001 ECT FO SHARING McCain AIR FRYE
McCains
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
3.20g
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 colours and 2 thickeners and gelling agents.
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
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
- E1400 Dextrin thickener
- E160C Paprika extract, capsanthin colour
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
Potatoes (90%), Batter (Modified Potato Starch, Rice Flour, Gum), Pea Protein, Colour (Paprika Extract)), Vegetable Oils Dextrin, Pea Fibre, Turmeric Extract, Stabiliser (Xanthan (Rapeseed, Sunflower) - in varying proportions, Salt. HOW TO COOK... Here's how to cook 300g of McCain Air Fryer Crispy Dippers. For different quantities adjust the cooking time accordingly. IN THE AIR FRYER 200°C 10 mins STORAGE Preheat air fryer to 200°C for 5 minutes. Cook times below based on the power output of the air fryer Cook times may vary in different Adjust cooking time accordingly. 2000W 10mins 1700W 1400W 16mins 14mins models. half Place the dippers in the basket. Shake, way through cooking. Cook until they're lovely. crisp and light golden.
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.