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Salisbury Steak with Bitterbeck Sauce
Swanson · 40/100 · Caution
6 ingredients flagged with caution
What we flagged
| Ingredient | Verdict | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar (Refined) | Caution | Refined sucrose, typically from sugarcane or sugar beet; minimally processed but a refined sweetener. |
| Soy Lecithin | Caution | Hexane-extracted from soybeans unless labeled non-GMO/organic. |
| Caramel Color (generic) | Caution | Without a Class number, manufacturer-disclosed type is unknown; Class III/IV variants (most common in colas) contain 4-MeI, a California Prop 65 carcinogen. |
| Sodium Phosphate | Caution | Common additive in processed meats and cheeses; high intake linked to kidney stress. |
| Potassium Sorbate | Caution | Generally regarded as safe but may cause skin reactions; one of the better-tolerated synthetic preservatives. |
| Sodium Nitrite | Caution | Forms carcinogenic nitrosamines when heated with proteins (cured meats). IARC classifies processed meat as Group 1 carcinogen. |
How the score was reached
100 − 50×0 − 10×6 − 5×0 = 40
| Reason | Points | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar (Refined) | -10 | Refined sucrose, typically from sugarcane or sugar beet; minimally processed but a refined sweetener. |
| Soy Lecithin | -10 | Hexane-extracted from soybeans unless labeled non-GMO/organic. |
| Caramel Color (generic) | -10 | Without a Class number, manufacturer-disclosed type is unknown; Class III/IV variants (most common in colas) contain 4-MeI, a California Prop 65 carcinogen. |
| Sodium Phosphate | -10 | Common additive in processed meats and cheeses; high intake linked to kidney stress. |
| Potassium Sorbate | -10 | Generally regarded as safe but may cause skin reactions; one of the better-tolerated synthetic preservatives. |
| Sodium Nitrite | -10 | Forms carcinogenic nitrosamines when heated with proteins (cured meats). IARC classifies processed meat as Group 1 carcinogen. |
Ingredients
BeefWaterbreadcrumbsWheat FlourSugar (Refined)SaltYeastSoy Lecithinspicesbeef fatOnion PowderGarlic PowderPaprikaCaramel Color (generic)Sodium PhosphatePotassium SorbateSodium Nitrite
Diets this fits
Dairy-free
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