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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
  • 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

  • Milk chocolate51%No flag
  • Sugar25.6%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
  • Sugar24.5%No flag›
  • Dark chocolate12.3%No flag
  • Sugar6.1%No flag›
  • Chocolate3.1%No flag›
  • Cocoa butter1.5%No flag›
  • Milkfat0.8%No flag›
  • Soya lecithin0.4%No flag›
  • Emulsifier0.4%No flag
  • Vanillin0.4%No flag›
  • Artificial flavouring0.4%No flag
  • Corn syrup6.1%No flag›
  • Condensed milk3.1%No flag
  • Invert sugar1.5%No flag›
  • Cream0.8%No flag›
  • Palm kernel oil0.4%No flag›
  • Brown sugar0.2%No flag›
  • Peanut paste<0.1%No flag
  • Peanuts<0.1%No flag›
  • Hydrogenated oil<0.1%No flag
  • Cottonseed oil<0.1%No flag›
  • Rapeseed oil<0.1%No flag›
  • Soya oil<0.1%No flag›
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • Coconut with sodium metabisulfite<0.1%No flag
  • Preserves whiteness<0.1%No flag
  • Cashew nuts<0.1%No flag
  • Butter<0.1%No flag›
  • MolassesNo flag›
  • AlmondsNo flag›
  • WalnutsNo flag›
  • CherryNo flag›
  • CherryNo 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 sprinklesNo 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
  • Pecan nutNo flag›
  • White chocolateNo flag
  • SugarNo flag›
  • Cocoa butterNo flag›
  • Whole milkNo flag
  • Soya lecithinNo flag›
  • EmulsifierNo flag
  • Artificial flavouringNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Sorbitol · E420No flag
  • Cocoa powderNo flag›
  • Egg whiteNo flag›
  • Hydrogenated vegetable oilNo flag›
  • Palm kernel oilNo flag›
  • Soya beanNo flag›
  • Apricots with sulfur dioxideNo flag
  • Preserves colorNo flag
  • RaspberryNo flag›
  • Natural and artificial flavouringNo flag
  • HoneyNo flag›
  • RaisinsNo flag›
  • RaisinsNo flag›
  • Sunflower oilNo flag›
  • Invertase · E1103No flag
  • EnzymeNo flag›
  • Orange zestNo flag
  • Orange zestNo flag
  • WaterNo flag›
  • Citric acid · E330No flag
  • Soya lecithinNo flag›
  • EmulsifierNo flag
  • StrawberryNo flag›
  • Mono- and diglycerides with citric acidNo flag
  • AntioxidantNo flag
  • Tapioca starchNo flag
  • SpiceNo flag›
  • Maple sugarNo 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
  • Carmine colorNo flag
  • MaltodextrinNo flag›
  • Sodium hydroxide · E524No 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

Milk chocolate {sugar, whole milk, cocoa butter, chocolate, soy lecithin (emulsifier), vanillin (artificial flavor)}, sugar, dark chocolate {sugar, chocolate processed with alkali, cocoa butter, milk fat, soy lecithin (emulsifier), vanillin (artificial flavor)}, corn syrup, condensed milk, invert sugar, cream, palm kernel oil, brown sugar, peanut butter (dry roasted peanuts, hydrogenated cottonseed/rapeseed oil, soy oil, salt), coconut with sodium metabisulfite (preserves whiteness), cashews, butter, molasses, almonds, walnuts, 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)}, pecans, white chocolate {sugar, cocoa butter, whole milk, soy lecithin (emulsifier), artificial flavor, salt}, salt, sorbitol, cocoa powder, dried egg whites, hydrogenated vegetable oil (palm kernel, soybean), apricots with sulfur dioxide (preserves color), raspberries, natural and artificial flavors, honey, raisins (raisins, sunflower oil), invertase (enzyme), orange peel (orange peel, water, citric acid), soy lecithin (emulsifier), strawberries, mono and diglycerides with citric acid (antioxidant), tapioca starch, spice, maple sugar, 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, carmine color, maltodextrin, sodium hydroxide, 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 · 21 not assessed

21 of 27 ingredients not yet assessed · Show all
  1. 24SpiceNot assessed

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