Sodium propionatePropionate preservatives have been associated in limited studies with behavioural/irritability effects in children and with migraine in sensitive individuals; evidence is weak.
DiphosphatesInorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC)Synthetic emulsifier linked in animal and in-vitro studies to gut-microbiome disruption and intestinal inflammation; human evidence is emerging.
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
NutritionHigh
nutri-score d
Processing
nova 4
AdditivesMinor
3 flagged additive(s), worst LOW
1nutrition base band "high" from nutri-score
2ultra-processed (NOVA 4) worsens band by one
3final band "critical" (health-blend-v1)
Flagged additives
Sodium propionate — Propionate preservatives have been associated in limited studies with behavioural/irritability effects in children and with migraine in sensitive individuals; evidence is weak.
Diphosphates — Inorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) — Synthetic emulsifier linked in animal and in-vitro studies to gut-microbiome disruption and intestinal inflammation; human evidence is emerging.
blend health-blend-v1
Per-ingredient concern · chemical identity, not food safety
Flour (WHEAT [44%)], corn [11%]), water, vegetable fat (palm), stabilisers (E 422, E412, E466), salt, gluten (WHEAT), emulsifier (E 471), acidity regulator (E 296), preservatives (E 281, E 202), raising agent (E 500, E 450), rice semolina, dextrose, flour treatment agent (E 920). For allergens: see ingredients in bold. Keep in a cool and dry place.
Decision read
Probably skip for child exposure
Probably skip
This read is based on the product's overall critical safety band; no per-ingredient chemical concern data is published for it yet.
Driven by the product's overall food/cosmetic safety band, not per-ingredient chemical concern. Keep higher-sensitivity and child-exposure concerns in view.
No ingredient drivers are available for this product.
