Plant Chef Seeded Roasts
Processing
4
Ultra-processed
Group 4 of 4 on the NOVA scale
Additives listed
4
0 we grade moderate or higher
1 of them not yet assessed here
Fat per 100g
10.70g
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 (4)
This label lists 1 acidity regulator, 1 colour, 1 preservative and 1 thickener or gelling agent.
E220
Sulphur dioxide and sulphites
Preservative
What it is. A preservative that stops browning and microbial growth.
Why it is used. Used in dried fruit, wine, some soft drinks and processed potato.
What the evidence says. Not a cancer concern, but a well established trigger for asthma symptoms and sensitivity in some people, which is why it is a declarable allergen. Clear, strong evidence, but the concern applies to a specific group rather than everyone.
Permitted, but must be declared on the label when above a small threshold because of the allergy risk.
Assessed against EFSA, UK FSA. Full entry for E220
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
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
Roast Garlic and Port Gravy (22%) [Water, Port, Onion, Yeast Extract, Cornflour, Onion Concentrate. Rapeseed Oil, Roast Garlic Purée, Salt, Garlic Purée, Balsamic Vinegar (White Wine Vinegar, Concentrated Grape Must; Preservative (Sulphur Dioxide)), Sugar, Carrot, Leek, Caramelised Sugar Syrup, Porcini Mushroom Powder, Thyme, Black Pepper, Kelp, Shiitake Mushroom, Lemon Juice, Preservative (Sulphur Dioxide), Bay Leaf, White Pepper], Wheat Flour [Wheat Flour, Calcium, Folic Acid, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin], Kale, Mushroom, Onion, Chestnuts, Lentils, Rapeseed Oil, Sunflower Seeds (4.5%), Red Onion, Water, Pumpkin Seeds (3%), Wheat Gluten, Rye Flour, Yeast Extract, Onion Powder, Garlic, Garlic Powder, Demerara Sugar, Pea Fibre, Maltodextrin, Salt, Concentrated Lemon Juice, Thyme, Sugar, Spices, Sage, Parsley, Tomato Powder, Acidity Regulator (Citric Acid), Rosemary, Stabiliser (Xanthan Gum), Marjoram, Flavouring, Paprika Extract, Yeast.
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.