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Snacks · 0077260048530

Assorted chocolates, assorted

Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health critical · 5 additives of concern.

Food health
Critical
Chemical concern
Not assessed

Allergens

  • Dairy
  • Egg
  • Peanut
  • Soy
  • Tree nuts

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

Why it's rated this way

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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Sodium metabisulphiteModerate concernSulphite; asthma/allergic-type reactions.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Sulphite; asthma/allergic-type 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.

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

Ingredients

  • Dark chocolate51%No flag
  • Sugar25.7%No flag›
  • Chocolate12.7%No flag›
  • Cocoa butter6.3%No flag›
  • Milkfat3.2%No flag›
  • Soya lecithin1.6%No flag›
  • Emulsifier1.6%No flag
  • Vanillin1.6%No flag›
  • Artificial flavouring1.6%No flag
  • Milk chocolate24.5%No flag
  • Sugar12.3%No flag›
  • Whole milk6.1%No flag
  • Cocoa butter3.1%No flag›
  • Chocolate1.5%No flag›
  • Soya lecithin0.8%No flag›
  • Emulsifier0.8%No flag
  • Vanillin0.8%No flag›
  • Artificial flavouring0.8%No flag
  • Corn syrup12.3%No flag›
  • Sugar6.1%No flag›
  • Condensed milk3.1%No flag
  • Cream1.5%No flag›
  • Brown sugar0.8%No flag›
  • Palm kernel oil0.4%No flag›
  • Coconut with sodium metabisulfite0.2%No flag
  • Preserves whiteness0.2%No flag
  • Invert sugar<0.1%No flag›
  • Molasses<0.1%No flag›
  • Cherry<0.1%No flag›
  • Cherry<0.1%No flag›
  • Corn syrupNo flag›
  • High fructose corn syrupNo flag›
  • WaterNo flag›
  • SugarNo flag›
  • Citric acid · E330No 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
  • Natural flavouringNo 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.

  • Preserves colorNo flag
  • Chocolate sprinkles<0.1%No flag
  • SugarNo flag›
  • ChocolateNo flag›
  • Cocoa processed with potassium carbonateNo flag
  • Soya lecithinNo flag›
  • Edible shellac · E904No flag
  • Corn syrupNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • VanillinNo flag›
  • Artificial flavouringNo flag
  • AlmondsNo flag›
  • Peanut pasteNo flag
  • PeanutsNo flag›
  • Hydrogenated oilNo flag
  • Cottonseed oilNo flag›
  • Rapeseed oilNo flag›
  • Soya oilNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • WalnutsNo flag›
  • ButterNo flag›
  • Sorbitol · E420No flag
  • Cocoa powderNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • White chocolateNo flag
  • SugarNo flag›
  • Cocoa butterNo flag›
  • Whole milkNo flag
  • Soya lecithinNo flag›
  • EmulsifierNo flag
  • Artificial flavouringNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Natural and artificial flavouringNo flag
  • RaisinsNo flag›
  • RaisinsNo flag›
  • Sunflower oilNo flag›
  • HoneyNo flag›
  • Egg whiteNo flag›
  • Apricots with sulfur dioxideNo flag
  • Preserves colorNo flag
  • Pecan nutNo flag›
  • Maple sugarNo flag›
  • Invertase · E1103No flag
  • EnzymeNo flag›
  • Soya lecithinNo flag›
  • EmulsifierNo flag
  • SpiceNo flag›
  • Tapioca starchNo flag
  • Potassium sorbate · E202No flag
  • Sodium benzoate · E211Moderate

    Preservative; can form trace benzene (a carcinogen) when combined with ascorbic acid; implicated in child hyperactivity studies.

  • PreservativeNo flag
  • Fd&c colorsNo flag
  • Red 40 · E129High

    Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.

  • Yellow 5 · E102No flag
  • Blue 1 · E133No flag
  • Caramel color · E150aNo flag
  • Citric acid · E330No flag
  • Soya oilNo flag›
  • Mixed tocopherols · E306No flag
  • AntioxidantNo flag
  • Whole milkNo flag
  • Skimmed milkNo flag
  • Mono- and diglycerides with citric acidNo flag
  • AntioxidantNo flag
  • Carmine colorNo flag
  • MaltodextrinNo flag›
  • Sodium hydroxide · E524No flag
  • StrawberryNo flag›
  • Orange zestNo flag
  • Orange zestNo flag
  • WaterNo flag›
  • Citric acid · E330No flag
  • HoneyNo flag›
  • RaspberryNo flag›
  • Lemon peelNo flag›
  • AppleNo flag›
  • Ammonia caramel (E150C)Moderate

    Caramel colour class III; may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), an animal carcinogen.

  • Sodium metabisulphite (E223)Moderate

    Sulphite; asthma/allergic-type reactions.

Show original label text

Dark chocolate {sugar, chocolate processed with alkali, cocoa butter, milk fat, soy lecithin (emulsifier), vanillin (artificial flavor)}, milk chocolate {sugar, whole milk, cocoa butter, chocolate, soy lecithin (emulsifier), vanillin (artificial flavor)}, corn syrup, sugar, condensed milk, cream, brown sugar, palm kernel oil, coconut with sodium metabisulfite (preserves whiteness), invert sugar, molasses, cherries {cherries, corn syrup, high fructose corn syrup, water, sugar, citric acid, sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate (preservatives), natural flavor, fd&c red 40, sulfur dioxide (preserves color)}, chocolate sprinkles {sugar, unsweetened chocolate, cocoa processed with potassium carbonate, soy lecithin, edible shellac, corn syrup, salt, vanillin (artificial flavor)}, almonds, peanut butter (dry roasted peanuts, hydrogenated cottonseed/rapeseed oil, soy oil, salt), walnuts, butter, sorbitol, cocoa powder, salt, white chocolate {sugar, cocoa butter, whole milk, soy lecithin (emulsifier), artificial flavor, salt}, natural and artificial flavors, raisins (raisins, sunflower oil), honey, dried egg whites, apricots with sulfur dioxide (preserves color), pecans, maple sugar, invertase (enzyme), soy lecithin (emulsifier), spice, tapioca starch, potassium sorbate and sodium benzoate (preservatives), fd&c colors (red 40, yellow 5 & 6, blue 1 & 2), caramel color, citric acid, soybean oil, mixed tocopherols (antioxidant), whole milk, nonfat milk solids, mono and diglycerides with citric acid (antioxidant), carmine color, maltodextrin, sodium hydroxide, strawberries, orange peel (orange peel, water, citric acid), honey, raspberries, lemon peel and apples.

Alerts

Declared allergens

This product declares Dairy, Egg, Peanut, Soy, Tree nuts.

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

Food health

Nutrition profile and additives of concern

Contains additive of concern
  • Allura red ACSouthampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.
  • 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.
  • Sodium metabisulphiteSulphite; asthma/allergic-type reactions.

Per-ingredient concern · chemical identity, not food safety

What drives this

6 low · 20 not assessed

20 of 26 ingredients not yet assessed · Show all
  1. 22SpiceNot assessed

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