Cochineal / carmineInsect-derived red colour; documented allergic and anaphylactic reactions.
ErythrosineIodine-based red dye; thyroid effects in animal studies; restricted uses.
Sulphur dioxideSulphite preservative; can trigger asthma/allergic-type reactions, especially in asthmatics.
DiphosphatesInorganic 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
NutritionCritical
nutri-score e
Processing
nova 4
AdditivesModerate
4 flagged additive(s), worst MODERATE
1nutrition base band "critical" from nutri-score
2ultra-processed (NOVA 4) worsens band by one
3final band "critical" (health-blend-v1)
Flagged additives
Cochineal / carmine — Insect-derived red colour; documented allergic and anaphylactic reactions.
Erythrosine — Iodine-based red dye; thyroid effects in animal studies; restricted uses.
Sulphur dioxide — Sulphite preservative; can trigger asthma/allergic-type reactions, especially in asthmatics.
Diphosphates — 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
