Declared allergens
This product declares Gluten, Soy.
Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 23 Apr 2020
Biscuit sandwich
Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health critical · 3 additives of concern.
- Critical
Allergens
- Gluten
- Soy
Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 23 Apr 2020
Why it's rated this way
3 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.
Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA)Moderate concernAntioxidant; classified as possibly carcinogenic to humans (animal forestomach tumours).
- What it is
- Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
- Why it's flagged
- Antioxidant; classified as possibly carcinogenic to humans (animal forestomach tumours).
- 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.
Calcium 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.
Ingredients
- Biscuit51.4%No flag
- Niacin · E37524.3%No flag
- Riboflavin · E1013%No flag
- Calcium sulfate · E516<0.1%No flag
- Buttermilk solids<0.1%No flag
- Contains 2% and less ofNo flag
- Sodium aluminum phosphate · E541No flag
- E500iiNo flag
- Calcium propionate · E282Low
Propionate preservatives have been associated in limited studies with behavioural/irritability effects in children and with migraine in sensitive individuals; evidence is weak.
- PreservativeNo flag
- Methylcellulose · E461No flag
- Adipic acid · E355No flag
- Artificial butter flavorNo flag
- E160aiNo flag
- ColourNo flag
- Fully cooked pork sausage pattyNo flag
- Caramel color · E150aNo flag
- Bha · E320Moderate
Antioxidant; classified as possibly carcinogenic to humans (animal forestomach tumours).
- Propyl gallate · E310No flag
- Citric acid · E330No flag
- Pasteurized process american cheeseNo flag
- Cheddar cheeseNo flag
- Pasteurised milkNo flag
- Lactic fermentsNo flag
- Sodium phosphate · E339No flag
- Sorbic acid · E200No flag
- PreservativeNo flag
- Apo-carotenolNo flag
- ColourNo flag
- Non sticking-agentNo flag
- Ammonia caramel (E150C)Moderate
Caramel colour class III; may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), an animal carcinogen.
Show original label text
Biscuit: enriched bleached wheat flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid, enzymes), water, partially hydrogenated soybean and cottonseed oil, dry whey, calcium sulfate, buttermilk solids, contains 2% or less of: dextrose, sodium aluminum phosphate, salt, sodium bicarbonate, calcium propionate [preservative], methylcellulose, adipic acid, soy lecithin, artificial butter flavor, beta carotene [color]. fully cooked pork sausage patty: ground pork, seasoning (salt, whey protein concentrate, spices, corn syrup solids, dextrose, caramel color, bha, propyl gallate, citric acid). pasteurized process american cheese: cheddar cheese (pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes), water, sodium citrate, milkfat, salt, sodium phosphate, sorbic acid [preservative], apo-carotenol [color], soy lecithin (non sticking-agent).
Alerts
Food health
Nutrition profile and additives of concern
Contains additive of concern
- Ammonia caramelCaramel colour class III; may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), an animal carcinogen.
- Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA)Antioxidant; classified as possibly carcinogenic to humans (animal forestomach tumours).
- Calcium propionatePropionate preservatives have been associated in limited studies with behavioural/irritability effects in children and with migraine in sensitive individuals; evidence is weak.
Per-ingredient concern · chemical identity, not food safety
What drives this
- CoatingHigh concern
- Reduced IronModerate concern
- Thiamin MononitrateModerate concern
5 of 13 ingredients not yet assessed · Show allHide
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