Declared allergens
This product declares Dairy, Gluten.
Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 22 Feb 2020
BRAND CASTLE Eggnog cupcake kit 226g
Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health critical · 5 additives of concern.
- Critical
Allergens
- Dairy
- Gluten
Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 22 Feb 2020
Why it's rated this way
5 additives on this label are on our additives-of-concern list.
TartrazineHigh concernSouthampton study link to hyperactivity/attention effects in children; can trigger reactions in sensitive individuals.
- What it is
- Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
- Why it's flagged
- Southampton study link to hyperactivity/attention effects in children; can trigger 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.
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.
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.
Calcium phosphatesMinor concernInorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
- What it is
- Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
- Why it's flagged
- Inorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
- 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.
DiphosphatesMinor concernInorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
- What it is
- Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
- Why it's flagged
- Inorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
- 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
- Niacin · E3753%No flag
- Riboflavin · E1010.4%No flag
- Fat11.9%No flag
- Stabiliser3%No flag
- Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids · E4713%No flag
- Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monostearate · E4353%No flag
- Eggnog flavour6%No flag
- Dextrin · E14003%No flag
- Flavourings1.5%No flag
- Anti caking agent1.5%No flag
- Silicone dioxide1.5%No flag
- Baking powder3%No flag
- Raising agent1.5%No flag
- Sodium acid pyrophosphate · E450i1.5%No flag
- E500ii0.7%No flag
- Monocalcium phosphate · E341i0.4%No flag
- Skimmed milk1.5%No flag
- Emulsifier0.4%No flag
- Acidity regulator<0.1%No flag
- Ascorbic acid · E300<0.1%No flag
- Citric acid · E330<0.1%No flag
- Sugar dust<0.1%No flag
- Glazing agent<0.1%No flag
- Carnauba wax · E903<0.1%No flag
- Shellac · E904<0.1%No flag
- Colour<0.1%No flag
- Titanium dioxide · E171High
Possible genotoxicity (DNA/chromosomal damage) could not be ruled out; no longer considered safe as a food additive.
- Tartrazine · E102High
Southampton study link to hyperactivity/attention effects in children; can trigger reactions in sensitive individuals.
- Allura red · E129High
Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.
- Frosting mixNo flag
- Confectioners' sugarNo flag
- FlavouringsNo flag
- Cream cheeseNo flag
- Calcium phosphates (E341)Low
Inorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
- Diphosphates (E450)Low
Inorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
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Sugar, wheat flour (wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid) shortening (palm oil, stabiliser: mono and diglycerides of fatty acids, polyoxyethylene sorbitan monostearate), eggnog flavour (dextrin, flavourings, anticaking agent: silicone dioxide), baking powder (raising agent: sodium acid pyrophosphate, sodium bicarbonate, corn starch, monocalcium phosphate), skim milk solids, food starch-modified (corn), emulsifier (monoglycerides, tocopherol, acidity regulator: ascorbic acid, citric acid), nutmeg, salt. Sugar dust: sugar, glazing agent: carnauba wax, shellac: colour: titanium dioxide, tartrazine, allura red, brilliant blue. Frosting mix: confectioners’ sugar (sugar, corn starch), flavourings, cream cheese powder (milk)
Alerts
Food health
Nutrition profile and additives of concern
Contains additive of concern
- 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.
- Titanium dioxidePossible genotoxicity (DNA/chromosomal damage) could not be ruled out; no longer considered safe as a food additive.
- Calcium phosphatesInorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
- DiphosphatesInorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
Per-ingredient concern · chemical identity, not food safety
What drives this
- Brilliant BlueHigh concern
- SugarLow concern
- SaltLow concern
3 of 7 ingredients not yet assessed · Show allHide
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