Marsipankake 15 Biter 1,88kg Meny

Why it's rated this way

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

1. Titanium dioxideHigh concernPossible genotoxicity (DNA/chromosomal damage) could not be ruled out; no longer considered safe as a food additive.

   What it is

   Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.

   Why it's flagged

   Possible genotoxicity (DNA/chromosomal damage) could not be ruled out; no longer considered safe as a food additive.

   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. Cochineal / carmineModerate concernInsect-derived red colour; documented allergic and anaphylactic reactions.

   What it is

   Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.

   Why it's flagged

   Insect-derived red colour; documented allergic and anaphylactic 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.

3. Patent blue VModerate concernSynthetic dye; reports of allergic/anaphylactic-type reactions.

   What it is

   Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.

   Why it's flagged

   Synthetic dye; reports of allergic/anaphylactic-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.

4. Indigotine / indigo carmineModerate concernSynthetic dye; allergic-type reactions reported.

   What it is

   Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.

   Why it's flagged

   Synthetic dye; allergic-type reactions reported.

   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. 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.

6. Sulphite ammonia caramelModerate concernCaramel colour class IV (cola colour); may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI).

   What it is

   Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.

   Why it's flagged

   Caramel colour class IV (cola colour); may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI).

   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.

7. Brilliant black BNModerate concernAzo dye; restricted/banned in several countries.

   What it is

   Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.

   Why it's flagged

   Azo dye; restricted/banned in several countries.

   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.

8. Brown HTModerate concernAzo dye; allergic-type reactions; restricted use.

   What it is

   Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.

   Why it's flagged

   Azo dye; allergic-type reactions; restricted use.

   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.

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. Sodium 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.

12. 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.

13. 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.

14. 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.

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