Declared allergens
This product declares Dairy, Egg, Gluten, Soy.
Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 23 Apr 2020
1/4 choc cake/choc iced dec
Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health critical · 14 additives of concern.
- Critical
Allergens
- Dairy
- Egg
- Gluten
- Soy
Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 23 Apr 2020
Why it's rated this way
14 additives on this label are on our additives-of-concern list.
TartrazineHigh concernSouthampton study link to hyperactivity/attention effects in children; can trigger reactions in sensitive individuals.
- What it is
- Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
- Why it's flagged
- Southampton study link to hyperactivity/attention effects in children; can trigger reactions in sensitive individuals.
- Regulatory basis
- Greenveil's curated additives-of-concern list, which cites the authority behind each entry.
- How sure we are
- High confidence. Matched by the additive code declared on the label.
Sunset yellow FCFHigh concernSouthampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.
- What it is
- Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
- Why it's flagged
- Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.
- Regulatory basis
- Greenveil's curated additives-of-concern list, which cites the authority behind each entry.
- How sure we are
- High confidence. Matched by the additive code declared on the label.
Allura red ACHigh concernSouthampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.
- What it is
- Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
- Why it's flagged
- Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.
- Regulatory basis
- Greenveil's curated additives-of-concern list, which cites the authority behind each entry.
- How sure we are
- High confidence. Matched by the additive code declared on the label.
Titanium dioxideHigh concernPossible genotoxicity (DNA/chromosomal damage) could not be ruled out; no longer considered safe as a food additive.
- What it is
- Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
- Why it's flagged
- Possible genotoxicity (DNA/chromosomal damage) could not be ruled out; no longer considered safe as a food additive.
- Regulatory basis
- Greenveil's curated additives-of-concern list, which cites the authority behind each entry.
- How sure we are
- High confidence. Matched by the additive code declared on the label.
ErythrosineModerate concernIodine-based red dye; thyroid effects in animal studies; restricted uses.
- What it is
- Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
- Why it's flagged
- Iodine-based red dye; thyroid effects in animal studies; restricted uses.
- Regulatory basis
- Greenveil's curated additives-of-concern list, which cites the authority behind each entry.
- How sure we are
- High confidence. Matched by the additive code declared on the label.
Indigotine / indigo carmineModerate concernSynthetic dye; allergic-type reactions reported.
- What it is
- Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
- Why it's flagged
- Synthetic dye; allergic-type reactions reported.
- Regulatory basis
- Greenveil's curated additives-of-concern list, which cites the authority behind each entry.
- How sure we are
- High confidence. Matched by the additive code declared on the label.
Brilliant blue FCFModerate concernSynthetic dye; allergic-type reactions reported in sensitive individuals.
- What it is
- Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
- Why it's flagged
- Synthetic dye; allergic-type reactions reported in sensitive individuals.
- Regulatory basis
- Greenveil's curated additives-of-concern list, which cites the authority behind each entry.
- How sure we are
- High confidence. Matched by the additive code declared on the label.
Ammonia caramelModerate concernCaramel colour class III; may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), an animal carcinogen.
- What it is
- Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
- Why it's flagged
- Caramel colour class III; may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), an animal carcinogen.
- Regulatory basis
- Greenveil's curated additives-of-concern list, which cites the authority behind each entry.
- How sure we are
- High confidence. Matched by the additive code declared on the label.
Sodium benzoateModerate concernPreservative; can form trace benzene (a carcinogen) when combined with ascorbic acid; implicated in child hyperactivity studies.
- What it is
- Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
- Why it's flagged
- Preservative; can form trace benzene (a carcinogen) when combined with ascorbic acid; implicated in child hyperactivity studies.
- Regulatory basis
- Greenveil's curated additives-of-concern list, which cites the authority behind each entry.
- How sure we are
- High confidence. Matched by the additive code declared on the label.
Phosphoric acidMinor concernAcidulant (colas); high total phosphate intake linked to bone-mineral and renal concerns in some studies.
- What it is
- Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
- Why it's flagged
- Acidulant (colas); high total phosphate intake linked to bone-mineral and renal concerns in some studies.
- Regulatory basis
- Greenveil's curated additives-of-concern list, which cites the authority behind each entry.
- How sure we are
- High confidence. Matched by the additive code declared on the label.
Calcium phosphatesMinor concernInorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
- What it is
- Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
- Why it's flagged
- Inorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
- Regulatory basis
- Greenveil's curated additives-of-concern list, which cites the authority behind each entry.
- How sure we are
- High confidence. Matched by the additive code declared on the label.
CarrageenanMinor concernDegraded carrageenan, and in some animal/in-vitro studies food-grade carrageenan, are linked to intestinal inflammation; human evidence is limited and contested.
- What it is
- Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
- Why it's flagged
- Degraded carrageenan, and in some animal/in-vitro studies food-grade carrageenan, are linked to intestinal inflammation; human evidence is limited and contested.
- Regulatory basis
- Greenveil's curated additives-of-concern list, which cites the authority behind each entry.
- How sure we are
- High confidence. Matched by the additive code declared on the label.
Polysorbate 80Minor concernSynthetic emulsifier linked in animal and in-vitro studies to gut-microbiome disruption and intestinal inflammation; human evidence is emerging.
- What it is
- Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
- Why it's flagged
- Synthetic emulsifier linked in animal and in-vitro studies to gut-microbiome disruption and intestinal inflammation; human evidence is emerging.
- Regulatory basis
- Greenveil's curated additives-of-concern list, which cites the authority behind each entry.
- How sure we are
- High confidence. Matched by the additive code declared on the label.
DiphosphatesMinor concernInorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
- What it is
- Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
- Why it's flagged
- Inorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
- Regulatory basis
- Greenveil's curated additives-of-concern list, which cites the authority behind each entry.
- How sure we are
- High confidence. Matched by the additive code declared on the label.
Ingredients
- Cake50.8%No flag
- Niacin · E3753.6%No flag
- Riboflavin · E1010.4%No flag
- Cocoa processed with alkali0.4%No flag
- Contains 2% and less of nonfat milk0.1%No flag
- Raising agent<0.1%No flag
- Sodium acid pyrophosphate · E450i<0.1%No flag
- E500iiNo flag
- Monocalcium phosphate · E341iNo flag
- Vital wheat gluten<0.1%No flag
- EmulsifiersNo flag
- Sorbitan monostearate · E491No flag
- Mono- and diglycerides · E471No flag
- Polysorbate 60 · E435No flag
- Sodium stearoyl lactylate · E481No flag
- ArtificialNo flag
- Natural flavouringNo flag
- Natural and artificial flavouringNo flag
- Red 40 lake · E129High
Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.
- Blue 1 lake · E133Moderate
Synthetic dye; allergic-type reactions reported in sensitive individuals.
- Yellow 5 lake · E102High
Southampton study link to hyperactivity/attention effects in children; can trigger reactions in sensitive individuals.
- Icing and garnish-sugarNo flag
- Vegetable fatNo flag
- Interesterified soybean oilNo flag
- Mono- and diglycerides · E471No flag
- Polysorbate 60 · E435No flag
- Tbhq · E319No flag
- PreservativeNo flag
- Cocoa processed with alkaliNo flag
- Contains less than 2% of saltNo flag
- Cocoa pasteNo flag
- Whey powderNo flag
- Glycerin · E422No flag
- Gum arabic · E414No flag
- Locust bean gum · E410No flag
- Carrageenan · E407Low
Degraded carrageenan, and in some animal/in-vitro studies food-grade carrageenan, are linked to intestinal inflammation; human evidence is limited and contested.
- Guar gum · E412No flag
- Xanthan gum · E415No flag
- Acacia gum · E414No flag
- Phosphoric acid · E338Low
Acidulant (colas); high total phosphate intake linked to bone-mineral and renal concerns in some studies.
- Caramel color · E150aNo flag
- Polysorbate 80 · E433Low
Synthetic emulsifier linked in animal and in-vitro studies to gut-microbiome disruption and intestinal inflammation; human evidence is emerging.
- Citric acid · E330No flag
- Natural and artificial flavouringNo flag
- Titanium dioxide · E171High
Possible genotoxicity (DNA/chromosomal damage) could not be ruled out; no longer considered safe as a food additive.
- ColourNo flag
- EmulsifierNo flag
- Sodium benzoate · E211Moderate
Preservative; can form trace benzene (a carcinogen) when combined with ascorbic acid; implicated in child hyperactivity studies.
- Potassium sorbate · E202No flag
- PreservativeNo flag
- Decorated cakes may also contain-blue 1No flag
- Blue 1 lake · E133Moderate
Synthetic dye; allergic-type reactions reported in sensitive individuals.
- Yellow 5 · E102High
Southampton study link to hyperactivity/attention effects in children; can trigger reactions in sensitive individuals.
- Yellow 5 lake · E102High
Southampton study link to hyperactivity/attention effects in children; can trigger reactions in sensitive individuals.
- Yellow 6 · E110High
Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.
- Yellow 6 lake · E110High
Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.
- Red 40 · E129High
Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.
- Red 40 lake · E129High
Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.
- Red 3 · E127Moderate
Iodine-based red dye; thyroid effects in animal studies; restricted uses.
- Blue 2 lake · E132Moderate
Synthetic dye; allergic-type reactions reported.
- Indigo carmine e132Moderate
Synthetic dye; allergic-type reactions reported.
- Ammonia caramel (E150C)Moderate
Caramel colour class III; may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), an animal carcinogen.
- Calcium phosphates (E341)Low
Inorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
- Diphosphates (E450)Low
Inorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
Show original label text
Cake - sugar, enriched bleached flour (bleached wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), water, soybean oil, eggs, egg whites, cocoa processed with alkali, modified corn starch. contains 2% or less of nonfat milk, salt, leavening (sodium acid pyrophosphate, sodium bicarbonate, corn starch, monocalcium phosphate), vital wheat gluten, emulsifiers (sorbitan monostearate, mono - and diglycerides, polysorbate 60, sodium stearoyl lactylate, soy lecithin), artificial and natural flavors, dextrose, natural and artificial flavors, red 40 lake, blue 1 lake, yellow 5 lake. icing and garnish-sugar, vegetable shortening [interesterified soybean oil, palm oil, palm kernel oil, canola oil, soybean oil, hydrogenated cottonseed oil, mono-and diglycerides, polysorbate 60, tbhq (preservatives)], corn syrup, glucose syrup (wheat or corn), water, cocoa processed with alkali. contains less than 2% of salt, rice flour, maltodextrin, high fructose corn syrup, invert sugar, chocolate liquor, cocoa butter, whole milk powder, whey powder and butter oil (milk), glycerin, gum arabic, locust bean gum, carrageenan, guar gum, xanthan gum, acacia gum, phosphoric acid, caramel color, polysorbate 80, citric acid, cornstarch, natural and artificial flavor, dextrose, titanium dioxide (for color), soy lecithin (emulsifier), sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate (preservatives). decorated cakes may also contain-blue 1, blue 1 lake, yellow 5, yellow 5 lake, yellow 6, yellow 6 lake, red 40, red 40 lake, red 3, blue 2 lake, indigo carmine e132.
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Nutrition profile and additives of concern
Contains additive of concern
- TartrazineSouthampton study link to hyperactivity/attention effects in children; can trigger reactions in sensitive individuals.
- Sunset yellow FCFSouthampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.
- Allura red ACSouthampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.
- Titanium dioxidePossible genotoxicity (DNA/chromosomal damage) could not be ruled out; no longer considered safe as a food additive.
- ErythrosineIodine-based red dye; thyroid effects in animal studies; restricted uses.
- Indigotine / indigo carmineSynthetic dye; allergic-type reactions reported.
- Brilliant blue FCFSynthetic dye; allergic-type reactions reported in sensitive individuals.
- Ammonia caramelCaramel colour class III; may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), an animal carcinogen.
- Sodium benzoatePreservative; can form trace benzene (a carcinogen) when combined with ascorbic acid; implicated in child hyperactivity studies.
- Phosphoric acidAcidulant (colas); high total phosphate intake linked to bone-mineral and renal concerns in some studies.
- Calcium phosphatesInorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
- CarrageenanDegraded carrageenan, and in some animal/in-vitro studies food-grade carrageenan, are linked to intestinal inflammation; human evidence is limited and contested.
- Polysorbate 80Synthetic emulsifier linked in animal and in-vitro studies to gut-microbiome disruption and intestinal inflammation; human evidence is emerging.
- DiphosphatesInorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
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