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Italian Butter Cookies
Carlo's Bake ShopSnacks · 0854950007004

Italian Butter Cookies

Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health critical · 6 additives of concern.

Food health
Critical
Chemical concern
Not assessed

Allergens

  • Dairy
  • Egg
  • Gluten
  • Soy
  • Tree nuts

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 9 Jun 2025

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Why it's rated this way

6 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. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.

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

Ingredients

  • Butter52.1%No flag›
  • Cream52.1%No flag›
  • All-purpose Flour24%No flag
  • Flour12%No flag›
  • Wheat Flour6%No flag›
  • Niacin · E3753%No flag
  • Iron1.5%No flag›
  • Thiamin Mononitrate0.7%No flag›
  • Riboflavin · E1010.4%No flag
  • Folic Acid0.4%No flag›
  • Cake6%No flag
  • Wheat Flour3%No flag›
  • Folic Acid1.5%No flag›
  • Wheat1.5%No flag›
  • Icing sugar3%No flag
  • Sugar1.5%No flag›
  • Corn starch1.5%No flag›
  • Almond Paste1.5%No flag
  • Almond0.7%No flag›
  • Cane Sugar0.4%No flag›
  • Water0.2%No flag›
  • Natural Andur N&a Flavor<0.1%No flag
  • Preserved With Potassium<0.1%No flag
  • Tree Nuts<0.1%No flag›
  • Egg white0.7%No flag›
  • Egg white0.4%No flag›
  • Guar Gum · E4120.2%No flag
  • Triethyl Citrate · E15050.2%No flag
  • Coarse Sugar0.4%No flag
  • Raspberry Jain0.2%No flag
  • Fruit<0.1%No flag
  • Raspberry<0.1%No flag›
  • Apple<0.1%No flag›
  • Glucose Syrup<0.1%No flag›
  • Pectin · E440a<0.1%No flag
  • Citric Acid · E330<0.1%No flag
  • Sodium CitrateNo flag›
  • Fruit ConcentrateNo flag
  • ColourNo flag
  • Potassium Sorbate · E202No flag
  • FlavouringNo flag
  • Fudge Base<0.1%No flag
  • Cocoa Processed With Alkali<0.1%No flag
  • Soya oil<0.1%No flag›
  • Corn Syrup Solids<0.1%No flag›
  • Palm OilNo flag›
  • Mono- and Diglycerides And 2% and Less Of Each Of The FollowingNo flag
  • Soya lecithinNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Cocoa pasteNo flag
  • Tbhq · E319No flag
  • AntioxidantNo flag
  • Artificial flavouringNo flag
  • Soya beanNo flag›
  • Rainbow Nonpareils<0.1%No flag
  • Dextrin · E1400<0.1%No flag
  • Apioca Starch<0.1%No flag
  • GlucoseNo flag›
  • Titanium Dioxide · E171High

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

  • Glycerin Gum ArabicNo flag
  • Fd&c ColorsNo flag
  • Red #40 · E129High

    Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.

  • Yellow #5 · E102High

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

  • E ue #1No flag
  • Yellow #6 · E110High

    Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.

  • Red #3 · E127Moderate

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

  • Magnesium Silica eNo flag
  • Carnauba Wax · E903No flag
  • Red Sanding Sugar<0.1%No flag
  • Confec oner's Glaze<0.1%No flag
  • Carnauba Wax · E903No flag
  • Red 40 Lake · E129High

    Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.

  • Red 3 · E127Moderate

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

  • R d40No flag
  • Apricot Jam<0.1%No flag
  • FruitNo flag
  • Gelling AgentNo flag
  • Pectin · E440aNo flag
  • I atural FlavorNo flag
  • Natural Vegetable ExtractNo flag
  • Green Sinding SugarNo flag
  • Yellow 5 Lake · E102High

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

  • Blue 1 Lake · E133Moderate

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

  • Black ColorNo flag
  • Blue 1 · E133Moderate

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

  • Yellow 6 · E110High

    Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.

  • Yellow 5 · E102High

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

  • Green NonpareilsNo flag
  • GiverinNo flag
  • Red NonpareilsNo flag
  • Fd&c Colors Red #40 Magresium SilicateNo flag
  • Carnauba Wax · E903No flag
  • Yellow Prussia a Of SodaNo flag
  • White NonpareilsNo flag
  • Fd&c Colors Magn sium SilicateNo flag
  • Carnauba Wax · E903No flag
  • NatNo flag›
  • Vanilla Fl NonfNo flag
  • Ethyl Alcohol · E1510No flag
  • Almond FlavorNo flag
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Butter (Cream) (Milk), All-purpose Flour (Enriched Bleached Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Cake Flour (Bleached Wheat Flour, Folic Acid), (Wheat) Powdered Sugar (Sugar, Cornstarch), Almond Paste (Almond, Cane Sugar, Water, Natural Andur N&a Flavor. Preserved With Potassium) (Tree Nuts), Egg Whites (Egg Whites, Guar Gum And Triethyl Citrate) (Egg), Coarse Sugar, Raspberry Jain (Fruit (Raspberries, Apples), Glucose Syrup, Pectin, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Fruit Concentrate, Color, Potassium Sorbate, Flavor), Fudge Base (Cocoa Processed With Alkali, Soybean Oil, Corn Syrup Solids, Palm Oil, Mono-And Diglycerides And 2% Or Less Of Each Of The Following: Soy Lecithin, Salt, Chocolate Liquor, Tbhq (Antioxidant), Artificial Flavor) (Soybeans), Rainbow Nonpareils (Dextrin, apioca Starch, Glucose, Titanium Dioxide, Glycerin Gum Arabic, Fd&c Colors: Red #40, Yellow #5, E ue #1, Yellow #6 And Red #3, Magnesium Silica e And Carnauba Wax), Red Sanding Sugar (Confec oner's Glaze, Carnauba Wax, Red 40 Lake, Red 3, R d40), Apricot Jam (Fruit, Gelling Agent:pectin, I atural Flavor, Natural Vegetable Extract), Green Sinding Sugar (Yellow 5 Lake, Blue 1 Lake, Black Color (Blue 1, Yellow 6, Yellow 5), Green Nonpareils (Giverin), Red Nonpareils (Fd&c Colors Red #40 Magresium Silicate And Carnauba Wax), Yellow Prussia a Of Soda, White Nonpareils (Fd&c Colors Magn sium Silicate And Carnauba Wax), Nat. Vanilla Fl Nonf (Ethyl Alcohol), Almond Flavor

Alerts

Declared allergens

This product declares Dairy, Egg, Gluten, Soy, Tree nuts.

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 9 Jun 2025

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.
  • 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.

Per-ingredient concern · chemical identity, not food safety

Chemical identity has not been assessed for these 4 ingredients yet.

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