TartrazineSouthampton study link to hyperactivity/attention effects in children; can trigger reactions in sensitive individuals.
Allura red ACSouthampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.
Brilliant blue FCFSynthetic dye; allergic-type reactions reported in sensitive individuals.
Calcium phosphatesInorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
Why this band?
How the nutrition, processing, and additive signals combine into the overall food-health band.
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Overall food-health bandFood healthCritical
Processing
nova 4
AdditivesHigh
4 flagged additive(s), worst HIGH
1no nutri-score — nutrition contributes the lowest band
2HIGH-concern additive floors band at "high"
3ultra-processed (NOVA 4) worsens band by one
4final band "critical" (health-blend-v1)
Flagged additives
Tartrazine — Southampton study link to hyperactivity/attention effects in children; can trigger reactions in sensitive individuals.
Allura red AC — Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.
Brilliant blue FCF — Synthetic dye; allergic-type reactions reported in sensitive individuals.
Calcium phosphates — Inorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
blend health-blend-v1
Per-ingredient concern · chemical identity, not food safety
