Declared allergens
This product declares Dairy, Egg, Gluten, Soy, Tree nuts.
Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 23 Apr 2020
Baklava assortment
Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health critical · 4 additives of concern.
- Critical
Allergens
- Dairy
- Egg
- Gluten
- Soy
- Tree nuts
Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 23 Apr 2020
Why it's rated this way
4 additives on this label are on our additives-of-concern list.
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.
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.
Sodium propionateMinor concernPropionate preservatives have been associated in limited studies with behavioural/irritability effects in children and with migraine in sensitive individuals; evidence is weak.
- What it is
- Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
- Why it's flagged
- Propionate preservatives have been associated in limited studies with behavioural/irritability effects in children and with migraine in sensitive individuals; evidence is weak.
- 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.
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.
Ingredients
- Syrup blend51.9%No flag
- Niacin · E3756%No flag
- Riboflavin · E1010.8%No flag
- Palm fat6%No flag
- Confectioner's coating1.5%No flag
- Completely hydrogenated palm kernel oil0.4%No flag
- Emulsifier<0.1%No flag
- Sorbitan tristearate · E492<0.1%No flag
- Natural vanilla extract<0.1%No flag
- Wheat protein isolate0.2%No flag
- White confectioner's coating<0.1%No flag
- Completely hydrogenated palm kernel oil<0.1%No flag
- Natural canola oilNo flag
- EmulsifierNo flag
- Sorbitan tristearate · E492No flag
- Natural vanilla extractNo flag
- Preservative<0.1%No flag
- Sodium propionate · E281<0.1%Low
Propionate preservatives have been associated in limited studies with behavioural/irritability effects in children and with migraine in sensitive individuals; evidence is weak.
- Potassium sorbate · E202<0.1%No flag
- Sodium benzoate · E211<0.1%Moderate
Preservative; can form trace benzene (a carcinogen) when combined with ascorbic acid; implicated in child hyperactivity studies.
- Semi-sweet chocolateNo flag
- Cocoa pasteNo flag
- Citric acid · E330No flag
- Caramel color · E150aNo flag
- Caramel sauceNo flag
- Sweetened condensed whole milkNo flag
- Pasteurised milkNo flag
- Pectin · E440aNo flag
- Lecithin · E322iNo flag
- Natural flavouringNo flag
- PreservativeNo flag
- E339iiNo flag
- Caramel dipNo flag
- Skimmed milkNo flag
- Natural and artificial caramel flavorNo flag
- Mono- and diglycerides · E471No flag
- Xanthan gum · E415No flag
- Caramel color · E150aNo flag
- ArtificialNo flag
- Natural flavouringNo flag
- Ammonia caramel (E150C)Moderate
Caramel colour class III; may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), an animal carcinogen.
- Sodium phosphates (E339)Low
Inorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
Show original label text
Syrup blend (high fructose corn syrup, corn syrup, sugar), enriched flour (flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), water, palm shortening, tree nuts (walnuts, pecans, almonds), confectioner's coating (sugar, completely hydrogenated palm kernel oil, cocoa powder, emulsifier [sunflower lecithin, sorbitan tristearate], natural vanilla extract), sugar, corn oil, wheat protein isolate, white confectioner's coating (sugar, completely hydrogenated palm kernel oil, buttermilk, cocoa butter, natural canola oil, emulsifier [sunflower lecithin, sorbitan tristearate], salt, natural vanilla extract), preservatives (sodium propionate, potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate), salt, cocoa powder, honey, semi-sweet chocolate (sugar, chocolate liquor, cocoa butter, dextrose, soy lecithin), citric acid, eggs, cinnamon, brown sugar, corn syrup, caramel color, caramel sauce (corn syrup, sweetened condensed whole milk [pasteurized milk, sugar], sugar, pectin, salt, lecithin, natural flavors, preservative [potassium sorbate], disodium phosphate), caramel dip (corn syrup, sugar, nonfat milk, partially hydrogenated vegetable oil [soybean, cottonseed], butter [cream, salt], salt, natural & artificial caramel flavor, mono & diglycerides, soy lecithin, xanthan gum), vanilla extract, caramel color, artificial and natural flavor.
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Nutrition profile and additives of concern
Contains additive of concern
- 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.
- Sodium propionatePropionate preservatives have been associated in limited studies with behavioural/irritability effects in children and with migraine in sensitive individuals; evidence is weak.
- Sodium phosphatesInorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
Per-ingredient concern · chemical identity, not food safety
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