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Blueberry cream cheese swirl coffee cake

Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health critical · 9 additives of concern.

Food health
Critical
Chemical concern
Not assessed

Allergens

  • Dairy
  • Egg
  • Gluten
  • Soy

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 23 Apr 2020

Why it's rated this way

9 additives on this label are on our additives-of-concern list.

  1. Allura red ACHigh concernSouthampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.
    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.
  2. Titanium dioxideHigh concernPossible genotoxicity (DNA/chromosomal damage) could not be ruled out; no longer considered safe as a food additive.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Possible genotoxicity (DNA/chromosomal damage) could not be ruled out; no longer considered safe as a food additive.
    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.
  3. ErythrosineModerate concernIodine-based red dye; thyroid effects in animal studies; restricted uses.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Iodine-based red dye; thyroid effects in animal studies; restricted uses.
    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.
  4. Brilliant blue FCFModerate concernSynthetic dye; allergic-type reactions reported in sensitive individuals.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Synthetic dye; allergic-type reactions reported in sensitive individuals.
    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.
  5. Benzoic acidModerate concernPreservative; benzene-formation potential with ascorbic acid; intolerance reactions.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Preservative; benzene-formation potential with ascorbic acid; intolerance reactions.
    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.
  6. 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.
  7. Sodium sulphiteModerate concernSulphite; asthma/allergic-type reactions in sensitive individuals.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Sulphite; asthma/allergic-type reactions in sensitive individuals.
    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.
  8. 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.
  9. Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC)Minor concernSynthetic emulsifier linked in animal and in-vitro studies to gut-microbiome disruption and intestinal inflammation; human evidence is emerging.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Synthetic emulsifier linked in animal and in-vitro studies to gut-microbiome disruption and intestinal inflammation; human evidence is emerging.
    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.

A food's rating also reflects nutrition (Nutri-Score) and processing (NOVA); the additives above are the ingredient-level part of it.

Ingredients

  • Cake base52.9%No flag
  • Sugar26.7%No flag›
  • Fortified wheat flour13.1%No flag
  • Flour6.6%No flag›
  • Niacin · E3753.3%No flag
  • Reduced iron1.6%No flag›
  • Thiamin mononitrate0.8%No flag›
  • Riboflavin · E1010.4%No flag
  • Folic acid0.4%No flag›
  • Modified food starch6.6%No flag›
  • Soya oil3.3%No flag›
  • Contains 2% and less of1.6%No flag
  • Raising agent0.8%No flag
  • E500ii0.8%No flag
  • Sodium aluminum phosphate · E5410.4%No flag
  • Mono- and diglycerides · E4710.2%No flag
  • Natural and artificial flavouring0.1%No flag
  • Propylene glycol mono- and diesters of fatty acids<0.1%No flag
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • Sodium stearoyl lactylate · E481<0.1%No flag
  • Soya flourNo flag›
  • Vital wheat glutenNo flag
  • WheyNo flag›
  • Cream cheese filling23.5%No flag
  • Water11.8%No flag›
  • Cream cheese5.9%No flag
  • Cream2.9%No flag›
  • Skimmed milk1.5%No flag
  • Milk proteins0.7%No flag›
  • Lactic acid · E2700.4%No flag
  • Salt0.2%No flag›
  • Xanthan gum · E415<0.1%No flag
  • Locust bean gum · E410<0.1%No flag
  • Guar gums · E412<0.1%No flag
  • Natural flavouring<0.1%No flag
  • SugarNo flag›
  • Corn syrupNo flag›
  • Modified food starchNo flag›
  • Palm oilNo flag›
  • Contains 2% and less of the followingNo flag
  • Natural and artificial flavouringNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Lactic acid · E270No flag
  • Mono- and diglycerides · E471No flag
  • Titanium dioxide · E171High

    Possible genotoxicity (DNA/chromosomal damage) could not be ruled out; no longer considered safe as a food additive.

  • ColourNo flag
  • Benzoic acid · E2102.9%Moderate

    Preservative; benzene-formation potential with ascorbic acid; intolerance reactions.

  • Preservative2.9%No flag
  • Potassium sorbate · E2022.9%No flag
  • Preservative2.9%No flag
  • Blueberry filling11.8%No flag
  • Water5.9%No flag›
  • High fructose corn syrup2.9%No flag›
  • Blueberry1.5%No flag›
  • Modified food starch0.7%No flag›
  • Dehydrated apples preserved with sodium sulfite0.4%No flag
  • Natural and artificial flavouring0.2%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.

  • 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.

  • Preservative<0.1%No flag
  • Potassium sorbate · E202<0.1%No flag
  • Preservative<0.1%No flag
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • Citric acid · E330No flag
  • Concentrated lemon juiceNo flag
  • Red 3 · E127Moderate

    Iodine-based red dye; thyroid effects in animal studies; restricted uses.

  • Red 40 · E129High

    Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.

  • Blue 1 · E133Moderate

    Synthetic dye; allergic-type reactions reported in sensitive individuals.

  • Water5.9%No flag›
  • Soya oil2.9%No flag›
  • Whole eggs1.5%No flag
  • Fortified wheat flour0.7%No flag
  • Wheat flour0.4%No flag›
  • Niacin · E3750.2%No flag
  • Reduced iron<0.1%No flag›
  • Thiamin mononitrate<0.1%No flag›
  • Riboflavin · E101<0.1%No flag
  • Folic acid<0.1%No flag›
  • Enzyme<0.1%No flag›
  • Icing sugar0.4%No flag
  • Sugar0.2%No flag›
  • Corn starch0.2%No flag›
  • Corn syrup solids0.2%No flag›
  • Margarine<0.1%No flag›
  • Palm oil<0.1%No flag›
  • Water<0.1%No flag›
  • Soya oil<0.1%No flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Contains 2% and less of mono- and diglyceridesNo flag
  • Soya lecithinNo flag›
  • Sodium benzoate · E211Moderate

    Preservative; can form trace benzene (a carcinogen) when combined with ascorbic acid; implicated in child hyperactivity studies.

  • PreservativeNo flag
  • Citric acid · E330No flag
  • Natural and artificial flavouringNo flag
  • E160aiNo flag
  • ColourNo flag
  • Retinyl palmitateNo flag›
  • WheyNo flag›
  • Natural and artificial flavouring<0.1%No flag
  • Egg extender<0.1%No flag
  • Fortified wheat flour<0.1%No flag
  • Wheat flourNo flag›
  • Niacin · E375No flag
  • Reduced ironNo flag›
  • Thiamin mononitrateNo flag›
  • Riboflavin · E101No flag
  • Folic acidNo flag›
  • EggsNo flag›
  • Soya oilNo flag›
  • Contains 2% and less ofNo flag
  • Carboxymethylcellulose · E466Low

    Synthetic emulsifier linked in animal and in-vitro studies to gut-microbiome disruption and intestinal inflammation; human evidence is emerging.

  • Soya lecithinNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • E500iiNo flag
  • Annatto · E160bNo flag
  • ColourNo flag
  • TurmericNo flag›
  • ColourNo flag
  • Sugar<0.1%No flag›
  • Palm oilNo flag›
  • Citric acid · E330No flag
  • Potassium sorbate · E202No flag
  • PreservativeNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Sodium sulphite (E221)Moderate

    Sulphite; asthma/allergic-type reactions in sensitive individuals.

Show original label text

Cake base (sugar, enriched wheat flour bleached [flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid], modified food starch, soybean oil, contains 2% or less of: eggs, leavening [baking soda, sodium aluminum phosphate], mono - and diglycerides, natural and artificial flavor, propylene glycol mono - and diesters of fatty acids, salt, sodium stearoyl lactylate, soy flour, vital wheat gluten, whey), cream cheese filling (water, cream cheese [cream, skim milk, milk proteins, lactic acid, salt, xanthan gum, locust bean gum, guar gums, natural flavors}, sugar, corn syrup, modified food starch, palm oil, contains 2% or less of the following: natural & artificial flavor, salt, lactic acid, mono - and diglycerides, titanium dioxide [color], benzoic acid [preservative], potassium sorbate [preservative]), blueberry filling (water, high fructose corn syrup, blueberries, modified food starch, dehydrated apples preserved with sodium sulfite, natural and artificial flavor, sodium benzoate (preservative), sodium propionate (preservative), potassium sorbate (preservative), salt, citric acid, lemon juice concentrate, red 3, red 40, blue 1), water, soybean oil, whole eggs, bleached enriched wheat flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid, enzyme), powdered sugar (sugar, cornstarch), corn syrup solids, margarine (palm oil, water, soybean oil, salt, contains 2% or less of mono - and diglycerides, soy lecithin, sodium benzoate [preservative], citric acid, natural and artificial flavor, beta carotene [color], vitamin a palmitate, whey), natural and artificial flavors, egg extender (enriched wheat flour [wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid], eggs, soybean oil, contains 2% or less of: carboxymethylcellulose, soy lecithin, salt, sodium bicarbonate, annatto extract [color], turmeric [color]), sugar, palm oil, citric acid, potassium sorbate (preservative), salt.

Alerts

Declared allergens

This product declares Dairy, Egg, Gluten, Soy.

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 23 Apr 2020

Food health

Nutrition profile and additives of concern

Contains additive of concern
  • Allura red ACSouthampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.
  • Titanium dioxidePossible genotoxicity (DNA/chromosomal damage) could not be ruled out; no longer considered safe as a food additive.
  • ErythrosineIodine-based red dye; thyroid effects in animal studies; restricted uses.
  • Brilliant blue FCFSynthetic dye; allergic-type reactions reported in sensitive individuals.
  • Benzoic acidPreservative; benzene-formation potential with ascorbic acid; intolerance reactions.
  • Sodium benzoatePreservative; can form trace benzene (a carcinogen) when combined with ascorbic acid; implicated in child hyperactivity studies.
  • Sodium sulphiteSulphite; asthma/allergic-type reactions in sensitive individuals.
  • Sodium propionatePropionate preservatives have been associated in limited studies with behavioural/irritability effects in children and with migraine in sensitive individuals; evidence is weak.
  • Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC)Synthetic emulsifier linked in animal and in-vitro studies to gut-microbiome disruption and intestinal inflammation; human evidence is emerging.

Per-ingredient concern · chemical identity, not food safety

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2 moderate · 2 low · 3 not assessed

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