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Snacks · 0011225004155

7 layer dessert bar

Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health critical · 7 additives of concern.

Food health
Critical
Chemical concern
Not assessed

Allergens

  • Dairy
  • Egg
  • Gluten
  • Soy

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 23 Apr 2020

Why it's rated this way

7 additives on this label are on our additives-of-concern list.

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC)Minor 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.

A food's rating also reflects nutrition (Nutri-Score) and processing (NOVA); the additives above are the ingredient-level part of it.

Ingredients

  • White cake base54.5%No flag
  • Sugar27.5%No flag›
  • Flour13.5%No flag›
  • Wheat flour6.8%No flag›
  • Nacin3.4%No flag
  • Iron1.7%No flag›
  • Thiamin mononitrate0.8%No flag›
  • Riboflavin · E1010.4%No flag
  • Folic acid0.4%No flag›
  • Egg white6.8%No flag›
  • Soya oil3.4%No flag›
  • Propylene glycol mono- and diesters of fatty acids1.7%No flag
  • Raising agent0.8%No flag
  • E500ii0.8%No flag
  • Sodium acid pyrophosphate · E450i0.4%No flag
  • Sodium aluminum phosphate · E5410.2%No flag
  • Monocalcium phosphate · E341i0.1%No flag
  • Contains 2% and less of<0.1%No flag
  • Artificial flavouring<0.1%No flag
  • Cellulose gum · E466<0.1%Low

    Synthetic emulsifier linked in animal and in-vitro studies to gut-microbiome disruption and intestinal inflammation; human evidence is emerging.

  • Dextrose<0.1%No flag›
  • Egg yolksNo flag›
  • Food starch-modifiedNo flag›
  • Mono- and diglycerides · E471No flag
  • Skimmed milkNo flag
  • Polysorbate 60 · E435No flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Sorbitan monostearate · E491No flag
  • Soya lecithinNo flag›
  • Xanthan gum · E415No flag
  • Brownie base22.7%No flag
  • Sugar11.4%No flag›
  • Flour5.7%No flag›
  • Wheat flour2.8%No flag›
  • Niacin · E3751.4%No flag
  • Iron0.7%No flag›
  • Thiamin mononitrate0.4%No flag›
  • Riboflavin · E1010.2%No flag
  • Folic acid0.2%No flag›
  • Palm oil2.8%No flag›
  • Corn syrup solids1.4%No flag›
  • Cocoa0.7%No flag›
  • Soya oil0.4%No flag›
  • Contains 2% and less of0.2%No flag
  • Artificial flavouring0.2%No flag
  • Caramel color · E150a<0.1%No flag
  • Corn starch<0.1%No flag›
  • Soya flour<0.1%No flag›
  • Egg white<0.1%No flag›
  • Raising agentNo flag
  • E500iiNo flag
  • Sodium aluminum phosphate · E541No flag
  • Skimmed milkNo flag
  • Red 40 · E129High

    Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.

  • SaltNo flag›
  • Soya lecithinNo flag›
  • Sweetened condensed milk11.4%No flag
  • Milk5.7%No flag›
  • Sugar5.7%No flag›
  • Graham cracker crumbs5.7%No flag
  • Flour2.8%No flag›
  • Wheat flour1.4%No flag›
  • Niacin · E3750.7%No flag
  • Reduced iron0.4%No flag›
  • Thiamin mononitrate0.2%No flag›
  • Riboflavin · E101<0.1%No flag
  • Folic acid<0.1%No flag›
  • Graham flour1.4%No flag
  • Whole grain wheat flour1.4%No flag
  • Sugar0.7%No flag›
  • Molasses0.4%No flag›
  • Canola oil0.2%No flag›
  • High fructose corn syrup<0.1%No flag›
  • Palm oil<0.1%No flag›
  • Raising agentNo flag
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • Water2.8%No flag›
  • Coconut1.4%No flag›
  • Coconut0.7%No flag›
  • Sodium metabisulfite added to retain color0.7%No flag
  • Sugar0.4%No flag›
  • Water0.2%No flag›
  • Propylene glycol · E490<0.1%No flag
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • Butter0.7%No flag›
  • Cream0.4%No flag›
  • Natural flavouring0.4%No flag
  • Butterscotch chips0.4%No flag
  • Sugar0.2%No flag›
  • Hydrogenated palm kernel oil<0.1%No flag›
  • Coconut oil<0.1%No flag›
  • Whey<0.1%No flag›
  • Soya lecithin<0.1%No flag›
  • An emulsifier<0.1%No flag
  • Natural and artificial flavouringNo flag
  • ColourNo flag
  • Yellow 6 lake · E110High

    Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.

  • Blue 2 lake · E132Moderate

    Synthetic dye; allergic-type reactions reported.

  • SaltNo flag›
  • Chocolate0.2%No flag›
  • Sugar<0.1%No flag›
  • Vegetable oils<0.1%No flag›
  • Palm kernel oil<0.1%No flag›
  • Palm<0.1%No flag
  • Milk<0.1%No flag›
  • Skimmed milk<0.1%No flag
  • CocoaNo flag›
  • WheyNo flag›
  • Sunflower lecithinNo flag›
  • Natural vanilla flavouringNo flag
  • Brown sugar<0.1%No flag›
  • Corn syrup<0.1%No flag›
  • 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

White cake base (sugar, bleached enriched flour [wheat flour, nacin, iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid], egg whites, soybean oil, propylene glycol mono - and diesters of fatty acids, leavening [baking soda, sodium acid pyrophosphate, sodium aluminum phosphate, monocalcium phosphate], contains 2% or less of: artificial flavor, cellulose gum, dextrose, egg yolks, food starch-modified, mono - and diglycerides, nonfat milk, polysorbate 60, salt, sorbitan monostearate, soy lecithin, xanthan gum), brownie base (sugar, bleached enriched flour [wheat flour, niacin, iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid], palm oil, corn syrup solids, cocoa [processed with alkali], soybean oil, contains 2% or less of: artificial flavor, caramel color, cornstarch, defatted soy flour, egg whites, leavening [baking soda, sodium aluminum phosphate], nonfat milk, red 40, salt, soy lecithin), sweetened condensed milk (milk, sugar), graham cracker crumbs (unbleached enriched flour [wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid], graham flour [whole grain wheat flour], sugar, molasses, canola oil, high fructose corn syrup, palm oil, leavening [baking soda and/or calcium phosphate], salt), water, sweetened coconut (coconut [sodium metabisulfite added to retain color], sugar, water, propylene glycol, salt), butter (cream, natural flavoring), butterscotch chips (sugar, hydrogenated palm kernel oil and coconut oil, whey, soy lecithin [an emulsifier], natural and artificial flavor, artificial color [yellow 6 lake, blue 2 lake], salt), chocolate flavored chips (sugar, vegetable oils [palm kernel, palm], milk, skim milk, cocoa [processed with alkali], whey, sunflower lecithin, natural vanilla flavor), brown sugar, corn syrup.

Alerts

Declared allergens

This product declares Dairy, Egg, Gluten, Soy.

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 23 Apr 2020

Food health

Nutrition profile and additives of concern

Contains additive of concern
  • Sunset yellow FCFSouthampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.
  • Allura red ACSouthampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.
  • Indigotine / indigo carmineSynthetic dye; allergic-type reactions reported.
  • Ammonia caramelCaramel colour class III; may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), an animal carcinogen.
  • Calcium phosphatesInorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
  • DiphosphatesInorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
  • Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC)Synthetic emulsifier linked in animal and in-vitro studies to gut-microbiome disruption and intestinal inflammation; human evidence is emerging.

Per-ingredient concern · chemical identity, not food safety

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2 low · 4 not assessed

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