scrumptious sharing platter
Unknown brand
Processing
4
Ultra-processed
Group 4 of 4 on the NOVA scale
Additives listed
8
0 we grade moderate or higher
5 of them not yet assessed here
Nutrients
–
Nothing above the low band
Or no figures recorded at all
Three separate readings, kept apart on purpose. This is not a score, and none of it says this product is harmful.
Additives (8)
This label lists 2 acidity regulators, 2 thickeners and gelling agents, 1 antioxidant, 1 colour, 1 additive 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
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
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
- E150D Sulphite ammonia caramel colour
- E270 Lactic acid acidity regulator
- E401 Sodium alginate thickener
- E412 Guar gum thickener
- E509 Calcium chloride other
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
gredients sorettane onions onion, sunflower oil, balsamic vinegar (red wine vinegar, grape must, colour (sulphite ammonia caramel)), water, sugar, bay leaf, salt, acidity regulator (citric acid). artichoke hearts artichoke, sunflower oil, salt, garlic, white wine vinegar, parsley, acidity regulator (citric acid). nocellara olives nocellara green olives, rapeseed oil, salt, acidity regulators (citric acid, lactic acid), antioxidant (ascorbic acid). pimento stuffed halkidiki olives halkidiki green olives, pimento (red pepper, thickeners (sodium alginate, guar gum), water, preservative (potassium sorbate), salt, acidity regulators (citric acid, lactic acid)), salt, rapeseed oil. marinated tomatoes tomato, sunflower oil, salt, garlic, oregano, sugar, concentrated lemon juice, lemon juice. feta cheese feta full fat soft cheese (ewe's milk, goat's milk, salt). peppadewpiquanté peppers red pepper, water, sugar, spirit vinegar, salt, antioxidants (citric acid, ascorbic acid), firming agent (calcium chloride).
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.