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Snacks · 0077260002891

Assorted fine chocolates, assorted

Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health critical · 6 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

6 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. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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

  • Consist of chocolate50.7%No flag
  • Sugar25.5%No flag›
  • Chocolate12.6%No flag›
  • Chocolate6.3%No flag›
  • Cocoa butter3.2%No flag›
  • Whole milk1.6%No flag
  • Milkfat0.8%No flag›
  • Soya lecithin0.4%No flag›
  • An emulsifier0.4%No flag
  • Vanillin0.4%No flag›
  • Artificial flavouring0.4%No flag
  • Sugar24.6%No flag›
  • Corn syrup12.3%No flag›
  • Condensed milk6.2%No flag
  • Dairy cream3.1%No flag
  • Invert sugar1.5%No flag›
  • Coconut with sodium metabisulfite0.8%No flag
  • To promote color retention0.8%No flag
  • Brown sugar0.4%No flag›
  • Cashew nuts0.2%No flag
  • Palm kernel oil<0.1%No flag›
  • Cherry<0.1%No flag›
  • Cherry<0.1%No flag›
  • Corn syrup<0.1%No 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
  • 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.

  • To promote color retentionNo flag
  • MolassesNo flag›
  • AlmondsNo flag›
  • Peanut pasteNo flag
  • PeanutsNo flag›
  • Hydrogenated oilNo flag
  • Cottonseed oilNo flag›
  • Rapeseed oilNo flag›
  • Soya oilNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • WalnutsNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • ButterNo flag›
  • Cocoa powderNo flag›
  • White chocolateNo flag
  • SugarNo flag›
  • Cocoa butterNo flag›
  • Whole milkNo flag
  • Soya lecithinNo flag›
  • An emulsifierNo flag
  • Artificial flavouringNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Sorbitol · E420No flag
  • RaspberryNo flag›
  • Egg whiteNo flag›
  • Apricots with sulfur dioxideNo flag
  • To preserve colorNo flag
  • Natural and artificial flavouringNo flag
  • RaisinsNo flag›
  • HoneyNo flag›
  • Orange zestNo flag
  • StrawberryNo flag›
  • Pecan nutNo flag›
  • Soya lecithinNo flag›
  • An emulsifierNo flag
  • Invertase · E1103No flag
  • An enzymeNo flag›
  • SpiceNo flag›
  • Maple sugarNo flag›
  • Tapioca flourNo flag
  • Fd&c colorsNo flag
  • Red #40 · E129High

    Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.

  • Yellow #5 · E102No flag
  • #6No flag
  • Blue #1 · E133Moderate

    Synthetic dye; allergic-type reactions reported in sensitive individuals.

  • Citric acid · E330No flag
  • Caramel color · E150aNo 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
  • Soya oilNo flag›
  • Mixed tocopherols · E306No flag
  • AntioxidantNo flag
  • Carmine colorNo flag
  • Whole milkNo flag
  • Skimmed milkNo flag
  • Sunflower oilNo flag›
  • Lemon peelNo flag›
  • AppleNo flag›
  • Mono- and diglycerides with citric acidNo flag
  • To help protect flavorNo 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

Consist of chocolate {sugar, chocolate, chocolate processed with alkali, cocoa butter, whole milk, milk fat, soy lecithin (an emulsifier), vanillin (an artificial flavor)}, sugar, corn syrup, condensed milk, dairy cream, invert sugar, coconut with sodium metabisulfite (to promote color retention), brown sugar, cashews, palm kernel oil, cherries {cherries, corn syrup, high fructose corn syrup, water, sugar, citric acid, sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate (preservatives), fd&c red #40, sulfur dioxide (to promote color retention), molasses, almonds, peanut butter {dry roasted peanuts, hydrogenated cottonseed/rapeseed oil, soy oil, salt), walnuts, salt, butter, cocoa powder, white chocolate {sugar, cocoa butter, whole milk, soy lecithin (an emulsifier), artificial flavor, salt), sorbitol, raspberries, egg albumen, apricots with sulfur dioxide (to preserve color), natural and artificial flavors, raisins, honey, orange peel, strawberries, pecans, soy lecithin (an emulsifier), invertase (an enzyme), spice, maple sugar, tapioca flour, fd&c colors (red #40, yellow #5 & #6, blue #1), citric acid, caramel color, sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate (preservatives), soybean oil, mixed tocopherols (antioxidant), carmine color, whole milk, nonfat milk solids, sunflower oil, lemon peel, apples and mono and diglycerides with citric acid (to help protect flavor).

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.
  • 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.
  • Sodium metabisulphiteSulphite; asthma/allergic-type reactions.

Per-ingredient concern · chemical identity, not food safety

What drives this

9 low · 20 not assessed

20 of 29 ingredients not yet assessed · Show all
  1. 27SpiceNot assessed

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