amber
E471
Industrial fatty-acid emulsifier shown to disrupt gut mucus barrier and microbiome in mouse models. Ubiquitous in baked goods and chocolate.
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Lamb Weston Jumbo Potato Cakes Scallops Original 750g
Is Lamb Weston Jumbo Potato Cakes Scallops Original 750g low tox? Our scanner flagged 3 ingredients (3 in the caution tier) on its published label, screened against our 237 source-cited chemical rules.
3 caution
3 ingredients flagged
What we flagged
amber
E223
Documented MCAS, asthma and migraine trigger in sensitive individuals.
amber
E635
MSG-family flavour enhancer (mix of E627 + E631). Always paired with MSG.
Full ingredients (from label)
Potato Portion
(42%) (Potato (69%), Water,
Dehydrated Potato (Potato (99%),
Emulsifier (471), Mineral Salt
(450), Acidity Regulator (330, 304),
Preservative (223) (Sulphites)),
Salt & Vinegar Seasoning (0.8%)
(Acidity Regulator (262), Salt
(35%), Food Acid (330), Tapioca
Starch, Flavour Enhancer (635)),
Tapioca Starch, Salt, Sugar,
Vegetable Gum (461), Cellulose)WaterWheat FlourWheat
SemolinaCanola OilRaising
Agents (450, 500)Rice Flour.
Contains: Wheat
How this analysis is generated
Each ingredient on this product's published label is matched against our 237 source-cited chemical rules, each documenting a concern from peer-reviewed research and regulatory sources. Severity tiers:
- Avoid (red) — banned or restricted in the EU, UK or Canada but still legal in the US, IARC-listed, or strong contact-allergen evidence.
- Caution (amber) — regulatory caution, contamination risk, or condition-specific irritant.
- Mild (green) — low concern but commonly avoided in low-tox formulations.
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