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Beef Pot Pie
Mitchell's · 0/100 · 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. |
| Natural Flavor | Caution | Regulatory category that allows solvent extraction and undisclosed processing aids. Lack of transparency. |
| Soybeans | Caution | Typically GMO unless organic; estrogenic compounds in large amounts. |
| Sodium Phosphate | Caution | Common additive in processed meats and cheeses; high intake linked to kidney stress. |
| Maltodextrin | Caution | Highly processed starch derivative with a glycemic index higher than table sugar. |
| Dextrose | Caution | Refined glucose, typically from corn. |
| Sulfur Dioxide / Sulfites | Caution | Mandatory labeling worldwide; can trigger severe asthmatic reactions. |
How the score was reached
100 − 50×1 − 10×6 − 5×0 = 0
| 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. |
| Natural Flavor | -10 | Regulatory category that allows solvent extraction and undisclosed processing aids. Lack of transparency. |
| Soybeans | -10 | Typically GMO unless organic; estrogenic compounds in large amounts. |
| Sodium Phosphate | -10 | Common additive in processed meats and cheeses; high intake linked to kidney stress. |
| Maltodextrin | -10 | Highly processed starch derivative with a glycemic index higher than table sugar. |
| Dextrose | -10 | Refined glucose, typically from corn. |
| Sulfur Dioxide / Sulfites | -10 | Mandatory labeling worldwide; can trigger severe asthmatic reactions. |
Ingredients
WaterBeefcarrotspotatoesModified Food StarchLardpeasWheat FlourSaltNatural Flavorhydrolyzed proteinSoybeanscanola and wheat glutenspiceSodium Phosphatepotassium chloridetomato powdercaramelOnion PowderVinegarspice extractsugarsMaltodextrinDextroseSulfur Dioxide / Sulfites
Diets this fits
Dairy-free
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