Home › Ingredients › Shepherd's Pie
Shepherd's Pie
Bassili's Best · 20/100 · Not approved
1 not-approved ingredient detected
What we flagged
| Ingredient | Verdict | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Modified Food Starch | Not approved | Industrially modified starch (chemical, enzymatic, or physical processing — label rarely specifies which). Common GMO source (corn/wheat/tapioca), and several modification agents (propylene oxide, sodium hydroxide) are flagged in EU regulatory reviews. Editorial position: not what we'd stock. |
| Milk Powder | Caution | Dehydrated milk; spray-drying can oxidize cholesterol. |
| Natural Flavor | Caution | Regulatory category that allows solvent extraction and undisclosed processing aids. Lack of transparency. |
| Sugar (Refined) | Caution | Refined sucrose, typically from sugarcane or sugar beet; minimally processed but a refined sweetener. |
How the score was reached
100 − 50×1 − 10×3 − 5×0 = 20
| Reason | Points | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Modified Food Starch | -50 | Industrially modified starch (chemical, enzymatic, or physical processing — label rarely specifies which). Common GMO source (corn/wheat/tapioca), and several modification agents (propylene oxide, sodium hydroxide) are flagged in EU regulatory reviews. Editorial position: not what we'd stock. |
| Milk Powder | -10 | Dehydrated milk; spray-drying can oxidize cholesterol. |
| Natural Flavor | -10 | Regulatory category that allows solvent extraction and undisclosed processing aids. Lack of transparency. |
| Sugar (Refined) | -10 | Refined sucrose, typically from sugarcane or sugar beet; minimally processed but a refined sweetener. |
Ingredients
potato layerWaterdehydrated potato flakes [potatovegetable oil]Modified Food StarchMilk PowderSaltGarlicOnionmeat layerBeefPorkWheat FlourTomatoesbeef base [saltsugars {sugarmaltodextrin}yeast extractsoy protein concentrateOnion Powdercaramel colour {sulphites}celery seedGarlic PowderNatural Flavorbeef powderbeef fatsoy lecithin]Sugar (Refined)spicecaramel colour [sulphites]vegetable layercorncarrotspeas
Diets this fits
Gluten-free
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.