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CHICKEN TORTILLA CASSEROLE

RALEY'S · 0/100 · Not approved

2 not-approved ingredients detected

What we flagged

IngredientVerdictWhy
Sugar (Refined) Caution Refined sucrose, typically from sugarcane or sugar beet; minimally processed but a refined sweetener.
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.
Canola Oil Not approved Bred from rapeseed; refined with hexane and high heat. Sometimes labeled "rapeseed oil".
Natural Flavors Caution Regulatory category permitting solvent extraction; composition not disclosed.
Sodium Phosphate Caution Common additive in processed meats and cheeses; high intake linked to kidney stress.
Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) Caution Emulsifier shown in 2022 NIH study to alter gut microbiota in humans.
Sodium Propionate Caution Mold inhibitor; similar to calcium propionate.

How the score was reached

100 − 50×2 − 10×6 − 5×0 = 0

ReasonPointsDetail
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.
Canola Oil -50 Bred from rapeseed; refined with hexane and high heat. Sometimes labeled "rapeseed oil".
Sugar (Refined) -10 Refined sucrose, typically from sugarcane or sugar beet; minimally processed but a refined sweetener.
Natural Flavor -10 Regulatory category that allows solvent extraction and undisclosed processing aids. Lack of transparency.
Natural Flavors -10 Regulatory category permitting solvent extraction; composition not disclosed.
Sodium Phosphate -10 Common additive in processed meats and cheeses; high intake linked to kidney stress.
Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) -10 Emulsifier shown in 2022 NIH study to alter gut microbiota in humans.
Sodium Propionate -10 Mold inhibitor; similar to calcium propionate.

Ingredients

saucecream style corn [cornWaterSugar (Refined)Modified Food Starchand salt]fire roasted tomatoes [tomatoestomato juiceCitric Acidcalcium chloride]Milkblack beans [waterblack beanssalt]Onioncream [ butterfat]cornPeppertomato paste [ tomatoes]cheddar cheese [pasteurized cow's milkcultureenzymesrice starchGarlicchicken broth concentrate [chicken stockNatural FlavorSaltsugar and yeast extract]Canola OilcilantroSea Saltcheddar cheese flavor [cheddar cheese {pasteurized milkculturesand enzymes}Natural FlavorsSodium Phosphatesodium citratexanthan gum]cuminchili powderBlack Pepperred chile flakesfire roasted diced tomatoes in juiceTomatoescalcium chloridechicken breast meat with rib meatVinegarmild cheddar and monterey jack cheese blendcheddar cheese [pasteurized milkcheese cultureannatto {vegetable color}]monterey jack cheese [pasteurized milkenzymes]potato starch and powdered cellulose [to prevent caking]natamycin [a natural mold inhibitor]corn mesa tortillaWheat Flourcontains less than of each of the followingfumaric acidCarboxymethylcellulose (CMC)Sodium Propionatesorbic acid and trace of limecheddar cheese

Diets this fits

Gluten-free

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