Home › Ingredients › Pickle Chips Hamburger Dill
Pickle Chips Hamburger Dill
Signature Select · 0/100 · Not approved
2 not-approved ingredients detected; 5 banned in at least one country
What we flagged
| Ingredient | Verdict | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium Benzoate | Caution | Can react with ascorbic acid (vitamin C) to form benzene, a Group 1 carcinogen. |
| Potassium Sorbate | Caution | Generally regarded as safe but may cause skin reactions; one of the better-tolerated synthetic preservatives. |
| Natural Flavor | Caution | Regulatory category that allows solvent extraction and undisclosed processing aids. Lack of transparency. |
| Polysorbate 80 | Caution | Synthetic surfactant; animal studies show gut microbiome disruption. |
| Yellow 5 (Tartrazine) | Not approved | Synthetic azo dye associated with hyperactivity in sensitive children; mandatory warning label in the EU. |
| Blue 1 (Brilliant Blue FCF) | Not approved | Synthetic triarylmethane dye; was banned in France, Norway and Finland until 2008 EU harmonization. |
How the score was reached
100 − 50×2 − 10×4 − 5×0 = 0
| Reason | Points | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow 5 (Tartrazine) | -50 | Synthetic azo dye associated with hyperactivity in sensitive children; mandatory warning label in the EU. |
| Blue 1 (Brilliant Blue FCF) | -50 | Synthetic triarylmethane dye; was banned in France, Norway and Finland until 2008 EU harmonization. |
| Sodium Benzoate | -10 | Can react with ascorbic acid (vitamin C) to form benzene, a Group 1 carcinogen. |
| Potassium Sorbate | -10 | Generally regarded as safe but may cause skin reactions; one of the better-tolerated synthetic preservatives. |
| Natural Flavor | -10 | Regulatory category that allows solvent extraction and undisclosed processing aids. Lack of transparency. |
| Polysorbate 80 | -10 | Synthetic surfactant; animal studies show gut microbiome disruption. |
Ingredients
cucumbersWaterVinegarSaltcontains less than of alumcalcium chlorideSodium BenzoatepreservativePotassium SorbateNatural FlavorPolysorbate 80Yellow 5 (Tartrazine)Blue 1 (Brilliant Blue FCF)
Diets this fits
PescatarianWhole30Gluten-freeDairy-free
Certifications
Kosher
Where to buy
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Scores come from our ingredient rules — never from commissions.
Scan it instead of reading labels
SmartChoice checks every ingredient on a product against these same rules — point your camera at the barcode and get a verdict in seconds.
Get SmartChoice — free on iPhoneEducational information, not medical or dietary advice. Scores reflect what the label states, checked against our published rules. Labels change — always read the product’s own packaging.