52

Nutrition Score

Moderate

Chicken & Bacon Sandwich

3800501113158

Starts at 50. Rises with whole foods, proteins, vitamins; drops with added sugars, trans fats, and syrups.

27

Hazard Score

Hazardous

30

Mirella Index

Basic

Quality category: Gourmet (80+), Everyday (50–79), or Basic (0–49)

Ingredients

wheat · No known concerns

Contains cereals containing gluten

Water · No known concerns

The most common ingredient in processed foods.

SesameSeed · No known concerns

Contains sesame

Seeds and tahini. A major allergen.

Sunflower Seeds

SunflowerSeed · No known concerns

Edible seeds rich in vitamin E.

Flaxseed · No known concerns

Seeds rich in omega-3 (ALA) and fibre.

Sunflower Flour (Defatted Meal)

SunflowerFlour · No known concerns

Defatted, ground sunflower seed meal used as a flour substitute in baking.

Yeast · No known concerns

Leavening agent for bread and dough.

Sugar (Sucrose)

Sugar · −4 pts

Moderate health concern Source: WHO, FDA

Common refined sugar. High consumption is linked to obesity, type 2 diabetes, and tooth decay.

sunflower oil · No known concerns

Salt (Sodium Chloride)

Salt · −2 pts

Moderate health concern Source: WHO, FDA

Common table salt used for flavouring and preservation. High intake is linked to hypertension.

Enzyme (Unspecified)

EnzymeUnspecified · No known concerns

Processing aid enzyme listed on the label without further specification (common for e.g. amylase in baked goods).

Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)

E300 · No known concerns

Natural antioxidant vitamin. Used to prevent oxidation in foods and beverages. Safe and beneficial.

Calcium Propionate

E282 · −2 pts

Moderate health concern Source: FDA

Antifungal preservative used in sliced breads. May cause behavioral changes or migraines in sensitive children.

E200 · −2 pts

Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA

Naturally occurring preservative used in cheeses, wines and baked goods. Generally considered safe.

Sourdough Starter

SourdoughStarter · No known concerns

Live fermentation culture of wild yeast + lactobacilli used to leaven bread.

Malt · No known concerns

Contains cereals containing gluten

SugarSyrup · No known concerns

Concentrated solution of sugar in water used as a sweetener.

Bacon · −4 pts

Diphosphates (Sodium/Potassium)

E450 · −5 pts

Moderate health concern Source: EFSA

Water-binding stabilizers heavily used in industrial minced meat and sausages to artificially add weight. High intake may impair calcium absorption.

E451 · −5 pts

Moderate health concern Source: EFSA

Industrial moisture-retaining agents in processed meats. Linked to vascular calcification and kidney strain when consumed regularly.

E407 · −5 pts

Moderate health concern Source: EFSA

Thickener extracted from red seaweed. Some controversial evidence links degraded types to gut inflammation.

E415 · No known concerns

Thickener and stabilizer produced by bacterial fermentation. Safe in normal food amounts.

Modified Starch

ModStarch · −2 pts

Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA

Chemically or physically treated starch for improved cooking properties. Generally safe.

MilkProtein · No known concerns

SoyaIng · −2 pts

Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA

Contains soybeans

Common allergen; also a source of protein and plant-based alternatives. Phytoestrogen content.

Sodium Erythorbate

E316 · −2 pts

Antioxidant common in cured meats.

Glucose (Dextrose)

Glucose · −3 pts

Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA

Simple sugar used as a sweetener, energy source, and in food processing. High GI.

Monosodium Glutamate

E621 · −5 pts

Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA

Flavor enhancer. Linked to headaches and sensitivity reactions in high doses.

Wood Smoke (Beechwood)

SmokeFlavouring · −1 pts

Natural smoke from burning wood, used to flavour cured meats; may contain trace PAHs.

Spices · No known concerns

E250 · −15 pts

High health concern Source: IARC

Preservative in cured meats. Its nitrosamine by-products are a key mechanism behind IARC classifying processed meat consumption as Group 1 carcinogenic to humans.

Carmine (Cochineal extract)

E120 · −5 pts

Moderate health concern Source: EFSA

Natural red food coloring derived from crushed insects. Used in strawberry yogurts, sweets, and meats. Known allergen; can trigger asthma or anaphylaxis.

E150a · No known concerns

Caramel colour made without ammonia/sulphite.

Annatto (Bixin)

E160b · No known concerns

Natural yellow-red dye from the annatto seed. Used in cheeses and margarines. Rare allergy risk.

WineVin · No known concerns

Natural vinegar produced from fermented red wine. Contains trace grape polyphenols.

corn starch · No known concerns

Dried Egg (Egg Powder)

EggPowder · No known concerns

Whole eggs dehydrated to powder form. Common allergen; used in baked goods and pasta.

E412 · No known concerns

Natural thickener from guar beans. Used in dairy products, sauces, and gluten-free products.

E330 · No known concerns

Natural organic acid used as an antioxidant and flavoring. Safe for ingestion.

Potassium Sorbate

E202 · −2 pts

Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA

Widely used mild preservative to prevent mold. Generally recognized as safe within standard legal limits.

Mustard · No known concerns

Contains mustard

Condiment and seed. A major allergen.

Cornflour · No known concerns

Natural Flavouring

NatFlavour · No known concerns

Catch-all term for flavour compounds derived from natural sources (plants, animals, fermentation).

ChickenMeat · No known concerns

Lean poultry protein.

Starch · No known concerns

Generic starch, source unspecified on the label (not further identified as corn, potato, wheat, etc).

Sodium Acetates

E262 · No known concerns

Sodium salt of acetic acid. Used as seasoning (salt and vinegar flavor) and preservative.

E452 · −5 pts

Moderate health concern Source: EFSA

Water-binding phosphate in processed meat/cheese.

Sodium Ascorbate

E301 · No known concerns

Sodium salt of vitamin C. Antioxidant and preservative. Safe and nutritionally beneficial.

Egg · No known concerns

Whole egg. A major allergen.

Cucumber · No known concerns

Acetic Acid (Glacial)

E260 · −2 pts

Moderate health concern Source: FDA

Concentrated acid used to fake traditional fermentation in cheap vinegars (synthetic vinegar). Safe but nutritionally empty.

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