Vegetarian Chicken And Leek Family Pie
Processing
4
Ultra-processed
Group 4 of 4 on the NOVA scale
Additives listed
5
0 we grade moderate or higher
4 of them not yet assessed here
Fat per 100g
11g
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 (5)
This label lists 2 acidity regulators, 1 flour treatment agent, 1 additive and 1 raising agent.
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
Also on the label, not assessed here yet
- E263 Calcium acetate acidity regulator
- E341 Calcium phosphates raising agent
- E509 Calcium chloride other
- E920 L-cysteine flour treatment agent
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 Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamine), Water, Meat-Free Chicken Flavour Pieces (17%) (Mycoprotein*, Rehydrated Free Range Egg White, Natural Flavouring, Firming Agents: Calcium Chloride, Calcium Acetate), Milk, Leeks (7%), Palm Oil, Cream (Milk), Cornflour, Mature White Cheddar Cheese (Milk), Rapeseed Oil, Salt, Glaze (Water, Rapeseed Oil, Pea Protein, Sugar), Sugar, Yeast, Yeast Extract, Ground White Pepper, Ground Black Pepper, Onion Powder, Potato Starch, Flour Treatment Agent: L-Cysteine; Anti-Caking Agent: Tri-calcium Phosphate; Nutmeg, Turmeric, Acidity Regulator: Citric Acid; Lovage Extract. *16% of product. ALLERGY ADVICE: For allergens, including cereals containing gluten, see ingredients in bold. There have been rare cases of allergic reactions to Quorn® products, which contain mycoprotein. Mycoprotein is made with a member of the fungi/mould family. Mycoprotein is high in protein and fibre which may cause intolerance in some people. STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS: Keep frozen below - 18°C. Please refer to freezer manual guidelines. Do not refreeze once thawed.
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.