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Brownies

Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health critical · 7 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

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

  1. 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.
  2. Sunset yellow FCFHigh 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Indigotine / indigo carmineModerate concernSynthetic dye; allergic-type reactions reported.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Synthetic dye; allergic-type reactions reported.
    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. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.

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

Ingredients

  • Sugar52.3%No flag›
  • Fortified wheat flour23.9%No flag
  • Wheat flour11.9%No flag›
  • Niacin · E3756%No flag
  • Reduced iron3%No flag›
  • Thiamin mononitrate1.5%No flag›
  • Riboflavin · E1010.7%No flag
  • Folic acid0.7%No flag›
  • Soya oil11.9%No flag›
  • Icing sugar6%No flag
  • Sugar3%No flag›
  • Corn starch3%No flag›
  • Fat3%No flag
  • Canola1.5%No flag›
  • Palm0.7%No flag
  • Modified palm0.4%No flag
  • Palm kernel oils0.2%No flag›
  • Monoglycerides<0.1%No flag›
  • Polysorbate 60 · E435<0.1%No flag
  • Corn syrup1.5%No flag›
  • Egg white0.7%No flag›
  • Water0.4%No flag›
  • Jelly belly topper0.2%No flag
  • Sugar<0.1%No flag›
  • Corn syrup<0.1%No flag›
  • Modified corn starch<0.1%No flag›
  • Peach puree<0.1%No flag›
  • BlueberryNo flag›
  • Raspberry pureeNo flag
  • BananaNo flag›
  • Lemon pureeNo flag
  • Fruit juiceNo flag›
  • PlumNo flag›
  • PearNo flag›
  • AppleNo flag›
  • TangerineNo flag›
  • WatermelonNo flag›
  • GrapefruitNo flag›
  • CherryNo flag›
  • LimeNo flag›
  • PomegranateNo flag›
  • CoconutNo flag›
  • Citric acid · E330No flag
  • Sodium lactate · E325No flag
  • Ascorbic acid · E300No flag
  • Sodium citrateNo flag›
  • Malic acid · E296No flag
  • Fumaric acid · E297No flag
  • Lactic acid · E270No flag
  • Natural and artificial flavouringNo flag
  • ColourNo flag
  • Fd&c red #40 lakeNo flag
  • Fd&c red #40 · E129High

    Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.

  • Fd&c yellow #5 lakeNo flag
  • Fd&c yellow #6 lakeNo flag
  • Fd&c yellow #5 · E102High

    Southampton study link to hyperactivity/attention effects in children; can trigger reactions in sensitive individuals.

  • Fd&c yellow #6 · E110High

    Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.

  • Fd&c blue #1 lakeNo flag
  • Fd&c blue #2 lakeNo flag
  • Fd&c blue #1 · E133Moderate

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

  • TurmericNo flag›
  • Tapioca dextrinNo flag
  • Beeswax · E901No flag
  • Carnauba wax · E903No flag
  • Confectioner's glazeNo flag
  • Chocolate<0.1%No flag›
  • Sugar<0.1%No flag›
  • Cocoa paste<0.1%No flag
  • Cocoa butter<0.1%No flag›
  • Soya lecithinNo flag›
  • EmulsifierNo flag
  • Vanilla extractNo flag›
  • Cocoa powder<0.1%No flag›
  • Invert sugar<0.1%No flag›
  • Margarine<0.1%No flag›
  • Soya beanNo flag›
  • Modified palm oilNo flag
  • WaterNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • WheyNo flag›
  • Soya lecithinNo flag›
  • MonoglyceridesNo flag›
  • Natural flavouringNo flag
  • Retinyl palmitateNo flag›
  • CholecalciferolNo flag›
  • ColourNo flag
  • Annatto · E160bNo flag
  • Natural and artificial flavouringNo flag
  • Modified corn starchNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • WheyNo flag›
  • Skimmed milk powderNo flag
  • Mono- and diglycerides · E471No flag
  • Leavening blendNo flag
  • Sodium acid pyrophosphate · E450iNo flag
  • E500iiNo flag
  • Corn starchNo flag›
  • Monocalcium phosphate · E341iNo flag
  • Calcium sulfate · E516No flag
  • Soya lecithinNo flag›
  • Semi skimmed milkNo flag
  • Indigotine / indigo carmine (E132)Moderate

    Synthetic dye; allergic-type reactions reported.

  • 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.

Show original label text

Sugar, bleached enriched wheat flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), soybean oil, icing sugar (sugar, cornstarch), shortening (canola, palm, modified palm and palm kernel oils, monoglycerides, polysorbate 60), corn syrup, egg whites, water, jelly belly topper (sugar, corn syrup, modified cornstarch, peach puree concentrate, blueberry puree, raspberry puree, banana puree, lemon puree, concentrated fruit juices [plum, pear, apple, tangerine, watermelon, grapefruit, cherry, lime, pomegranate], coconut, citric acid, sodium lactate, ascorbic acid, sodium citrate, malic acid, fumaric acid, lactic acid, natural and artificial flavor, color [fd&c red #40 lake, fd&c red #40, fd&c yellow #5 lake, fd&c yellow #6 lake, fd&c yellow #5, fd&c yellow #6, fd&c blue #1 lake, fd&c blue #2 lake, fd&c blue #1, turmeric], tapioca dextrin, beeswax, carnauba wax, confectioner's glaze), chocolate (sugar, chocolate liquor, cocoa butter, soybean lecithin [emulsifier], vanilla extract), cocoa powder (processed with alkali), invert sugar, margarine (soybean and modified palm oil, water, salt, whey (milk), soybean lecithin, monoglycerides, natural flavor, vitamin a palmitate, vitamin d3, color [annatto extract]), natural and artificial flavor, modified cornstarch, salt, whey (milk), nonfat dry milk, mono - and diglycerides, leavening blend (sodium acid pyrophosphate, sodium bicarbonate, cornstarch, monocalcium phosphate, calcium sulfate), soybean lecithin, partly skimmed milk.

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
  • TartrazineSouthampton study link to hyperactivity/attention effects in children; can trigger reactions in sensitive individuals.
  • Sunset yellow FCFSouthampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.
  • Allura red ACSouthampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.
  • Indigotine / indigo carmineSynthetic dye; allergic-type reactions reported.
  • Brilliant blue FCFSynthetic dye; allergic-type reactions reported in sensitive individuals.
  • 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

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5 low · 7 not assessed

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