Declared allergens
This product declares Dairy, Egg, Gluten, Soy, Sulphites.
Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 22 Apr 2020
Triple Chocolate Filled Cupcake
Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health critical · 11 additives of concern.
- Critical
Allergens
- Dairy
- Egg
- Gluten
- Soy
- Sulphites
Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 22 Apr 2020
Why it's rated this way
11 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.
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.
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.
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.
Sulphur dioxideModerate concernSulphite preservative; can trigger asthma/allergic-type reactions, especially in asthmatics.
- What it is
- Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
- Why it's flagged
- Sulphite preservative; can trigger asthma/allergic-type reactions, especially in asthmatics.
- 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.
Annatto / bixin / norbixinMinor concernNatural colour; occasional allergic/intolerance reactions.
- What it is
- Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
- Why it's flagged
- Natural colour; occasional allergic/intolerance reactions.
- 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.
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.
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.
Ingredients
- Fortified wheat flour24.6%No flag
- Niacin · E3756.1%No flag
- Riboflavin · E1010.8%No flag
- Cocoa processed with alkali12.3%No flag
- Soybean oil leavening6.1%No flag
- E500ii3.1%No flag
- Sodium acid pyrophosphate · E450i1.5%No flag
- Sodium aluminium phosphate · E5410.8%No flag
- Monocalcium phosphate · E341i0.4%No flag
- Aluminium sulfate · E5200.4%No flag
- Propylene glycol · E4901.5%No flag
- Mono- and diesters of fatty acids0.8%No flag
- Mono- and diglycerides with bht and citric acid0.4%No flag
- Dextrose salt0.2%No flag
- Sorbitan monostearate · E491<0.1%No flag
- Skimmed milk<0.1%No flag
- Caramel color · E150a<0.1%No flag
- Xanthan gum · E415No flag
- Cellulose gum · E466Low
Synthetic emulsifier linked in animal and in-vitro studies to gut-microbiome disruption and intestinal inflammation; human evidence is emerging.
- Polysorbate 60 · E435No flag
- Natural and artificial flavor corn syrupNo flag
- Polysorbate 60 · E435No flag
- Glycerin · E422No flag
- Silicon dioxide · E551No flag
- Glycerine · E422No flag
- Fd&c yellow 5 · E102High
Southampton study link to hyperactivity/attention effects in children; can trigger reactions in sensitive individuals.
- Fd&c blue 1 · E133Moderate
Synthetic dye; allergic-type reactions reported in sensitive individuals.
- Sodium benzoate · E211Moderate
Preservative; can form trace benzene (a carcinogen) when combined with ascorbic acid; implicated in child hyperactivity studies.
- Potassium sorbate · E202No flag
- Calcium chloride · E509No flag
- Fd&c red #40 · E129High
Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.
- Sulfur dioxide · E220Moderate
Sulphite preservative; can trigger asthma/allergic-type reactions, especially in asthmatics.
- Guar gum · E412No flag
- Triethyl citrate shorteningNo flag
- Polysorbate 60 · E435No flag
- Carob bean locust beanNo flag
- Contains 2% and less ofNo flag
- Salt with mono- and diglycerides addedNo flag
- Colored with annattoNo flag
- Calcium disodium edta added as a preservativeNo flag
- Artificial butter flavorNo flag
- Whole eggsNo flag
- Tbhq · E319No flag
- Fd&c red 40 · E129High
Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.
- Glycerine · E422No flag
- Fd&c red 3 · E127Moderate
Iodine-based red dye; thyroid effects in animal studies; restricted uses.
- Potassium sorbate · E202No flag
- Methyl paraben and propyl parabenNo flag
- Lactic acid · E270No flag
- Distilled monoglyceridesNo flag
- Distilled propylene glycol monestersNo flag
- Sodium stearoyl lactylate · E481No flag
- Calcium silicate · E552No flag
- Bourbanaise vanillaNo flag
- Natural and artificial flavouringNo flag
- Ethyl alcohol · E1510No flag
- Caramel color · E150aNo flag
- Partially inverted sugar syrup glycerinNo flag
- Citric acid · E330No flag
- Ammonia caramel (E150C)Moderate
Caramel colour class III; may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), an animal carcinogen.
- Annatto / bixin / norbixin (E160B)Low
Natural colour; occasional allergic/intolerance reactions.
- 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
Sugar, enriched wheat flour bleached (flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), cocoa processed with alkali, soybean oil leavening (baking soda, sodium acid pyrophosphate, sodium aluminium phosphate, monocalcium phosphate, aluminium sulfate), food starch-modified, propylene glycol, mono & diesters of fatty acids, mono & diglycerides with bht & citric acid, dextrose salt, sorbitan monostearate, nonfat milk solids, caramel color, soy lecithin, xanthan gum, cellulose gum, polysorbate 60, water, natural and artificial flavor corn syrup, polysorbate 60, glycerin, wheat starch, sulfites, silicon dioxide, sucrose, maltodextrin, high fructose corn syrup, glycerine, fd&c yellow 5, fd&c blue 1, sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate, carrageenan gum, cherries, calcium chloride, fd&c red #40, sulfur dioxide, egg whites, guar gum, triethyl citrate shortening (soybean and/or palm kernel, polysorbate 60), carob powder, contains 2% or less of: triglycerides, margarine (palm oil, water, soybean oil, salt with mono and diglycerides added, colored with annatto, calcium disodium edta added as a preservative, artificial butter flavor, vitamin a palmitate added), whole eggs, partially hydrogenated soybean oil and partially hydrogenated cottonseed oil, tbhq, fd&c red 40, glycerine, modified food starch, fd&c red 3, carrageenan gum, potassium sorbate, methyl paraben and propyl paraben, butter (pasteurized cream, lactic acid), distilled monoglycerides, distilled propylene glycol monesters, sodium stearoyl lactylate, calcium silicate , bourbanaise vanilla (natural and artificial flavors, water, ethyl alcohol, caramel color, partially inverted sugar syrup glycerin, citric acid)
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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.
- Allura red ACSouthampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.
- ErythrosineIodine-based red dye; thyroid effects in animal studies; restricted uses.
- 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.
- Sulphur dioxideSulphite preservative; can trigger asthma/allergic-type reactions, especially in asthmatics.
- Annatto / bixin / norbixinNatural colour; occasional allergic/intolerance reactions.
- 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
What drives this
- WaterModerate concern
- SulfiteModerate concern
- MaltodextrinModerate concern
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