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Assorted fine chocolates

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

Food health
Critical
Chemical concern
Not assessed

Allergens

  • Dairy
  • Egg
  • 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

  • Milk chocolate51.1%No flag
  • Sugar25.7%No flag›
  • Whole milk12.7%No flag
  • Cocoa butter6.3%No flag›
  • Chocolate3.2%No flag›
  • Soya lecithin1.6%No flag›
  • Emulsifier1.6%No flag
  • Vanillin1.6%No flag›
  • Artificial flavouring1.6%No flag
  • Dark chocolate24.5%No flag
  • Sugar12.2%No flag›
  • Chocolate6.1%No flag›
  • Cocoa butter3.1%No flag›
  • Milkfat1.5%No flag›
  • Soya lecithin0.8%No flag›
  • Emulsifier0.8%No flag
  • Vanillin0.8%No flag›
  • Artificial flavouring0.8%No flag
  • Corn syrup sugar12.2%No flag
  • Condensed milk coconut with sodium metabisulfite6.1%No flag
  • Preserves whiteness6.1%No flag
  • Cream3.1%No flag›
  • Brown sugar1.5%No flag›
  • Invert sugar0.8%No flag›
  • Palm kernel oil0.4%No flag›
  • Walnuts0.2%No flag›
  • Cherry<0.1%No flag›
  • Cherry<0.1%No flag›
  • Corn syrup<0.1%No flag›
  • High fructose corn syrup<0.1%No 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
  • 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
  • Pecan nut<0.1%No flag›
  • Molasses<0.1%No 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
  • ButterNo flag›
  • AlmondsNo flag›
  • White chocolateNo flag
  • SugarNo flag›
  • Cocoa butterNo flag›
  • Whole milkNo flag
  • Soya lecithinNo flag›
  • EmulsifierNo flag
  • Artificial flavouringNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Sorbitol · E420No flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Cocoa powderNo flag›
  • RaisinsNo flag›
  • RaisinsNo flag›
  • Sunflower oilNo flag›
  • Egg whiteNo flag›
  • Apricots with sulfur dioxideNo flag
  • Preserves colorNo flag
  • Natural and artificial flavouringNo flag
  • Orange zestNo flag
  • Orange zestNo flag
  • WaterNo flag›
  • Citric acid · E330No flag
  • HoneyNo flag›
  • RaspberryNo flag›
  • SpiceNo flag›
  • Maple sugarNo flag›
  • Soya lecithinNo flag›
  • EmulsifierNo flag
  • Invertase · E1103No flag
  • EnzymeNo 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
  • Tapioca flourNo flag
  • Fd&c colorsNo flag
  • Red 40 · E129High

    Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.

  • Yellow 5 · E102No flag
  • Blue 1 · E133No flag
  • Citric acid · E330No flag
  • Caramel color · E150aNo flag
  • Soya oilNo flag›
  • Mixed tocopherols · E306No flag
  • AntioxidantNo flag
  • Carmine colorNo flag
  • Sodium hydroxide · E524No flag
  • Mono- and diglycerides with citric acidNo flag
  • AntioxidantNo flag
  • StrawberryNo flag›
  • Lemon peelNo flag›
  • AppleNo flag›
  • Whole milkNo flag
  • Skimmed milkNo 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

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

Alerts

Declared allergens

This product declares Dairy, Egg, 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

3 low · 20 not assessed

20 of 23 ingredients not yet assessed · Show all
  1. 18SpiceNot assessed

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