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Chips ahoy!, premium ice cream cake, chocolate chip, chocolate chip

Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health critical · 10 additives of concern.

Food health
Critical
Chemical concern
Not assessed

Allergens

  • Dairy
  • Gluten
  • Soy

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

Why it's rated this way

10 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. 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.
  5. 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.
  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.
  7. 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.
  8. Sodium 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.
  9. CarrageenanMinor concernDegraded carrageenan, and in some animal/in-vitro studies food-grade carrageenan, are linked to intestinal inflammation; human evidence is limited and contested.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Degraded carrageenan, and in some animal/in-vitro studies food-grade carrageenan, are linked to intestinal inflammation; human evidence is limited and contested.
    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.
  10. 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

  • Milkfat51.4%No flag›
  • Skimmed milk24.3%No flag
  • Chips ahoy! cookies12.2%No flag
  • Wheat flour6.1%No flag›
  • Flour3%No flag›
  • Niacin · E3751.5%No flag
  • Reduced iron0.8%No flag›
  • Thiamin mononitrate0.4%No flag›
  • Riboflavin · E1010.2%No flag
  • Folic acid0.2%No flag›
  • Chocolate chunk3%No flag
  • Sugar1.5%No flag›
  • Cocoa paste0.8%No flag
  • Cocoa butter0.4%No flag›
  • Dextrose0.2%No flag›
  • Soya lecithin0.2%No flag›
  • Sugar1.5%No flag›
  • Soya bean0.8%No flag›
  • Cottonseed oil0.4%No flag›
  • High fructose corn syrup0.2%No flag›
  • Raising agent<0.1%No flag
  • E500ii<0.1%No flag
  • Ammonium phosphate · E342<0.1%No flag
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • Whey<0.1%No flag›
  • Natural and artificial flavouring<0.1%No flag
  • Colour<0.1%No flag
  • Caramel color · E150a<0.1%No flag
  • Sugar6.1%No flag›
  • Milk chocolate3%No flag
  • Sugar1.5%No flag›
  • Whole milk powder0.8%No flag›
  • Cocoa butter0.4%No flag›
  • Cocoa paste0.2%No flag
  • Chocolate liquor alkali processed<0.1%No flag
  • Dextrose<0.1%No flag›
  • Milkfat<0.1%No flag›
  • Soya lecithin<0.1%No flag›
  • Artificial flavouring<0.1%No flag
  • Water1.5%No flag›
  • Palm kernel oil0.8%No flag›
  • Corn syrup0.4%No flag›
  • Contains less than 2% of the following0.2%No flag
  • Whey0.2%No flag›
  • Coconut oil<0.1%No flag›
  • Dextrose<0.1%No flag›
  • High fructose corn syrup<0.1%No flag›
  • Chocolate chunk<0.1%No flag
  • SugarNo flag›
  • Cocoa pasteNo flag
  • MilkfatNo flag›
  • Cocoa butterNo flag›
  • Soya lecithinNo flag›
  • Natural flavouringNo flag
  • Mono- and diglycerides · E471No flag
  • Cocoa alkali processedNo flag
  • Propylene glycol monoestersNo flag
  • Natural and artificial flavouringNo flag
  • Guar gum · E412No flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Skimmed milkNo flag
  • Sodium alginate · E401No flag
  • E339iiNo flag
  • To preserve freshnessNo flag
  • Potassium sorbate · E202No flag
  • Soya lecithinNo flag›
  • Sodium caseinateNo flag›
  • Calcium sulfate · E516No flag
  • Calcium caseinateNo flag›
  • Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids · E475No flag
  • Cellulose gum · E466Low

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

  • Polysorbate 60 · E435No flag
  • Carbohydrate gumNo flag
  • Soy protein isolateNo flag›
  • Carrageenan · E407Low

    Degraded carrageenan, and in some animal/in-vitro studies food-grade carrageenan, are linked to intestinal inflammation; human evidence is limited and contested.

  • Natural flavouringNo flag
  • Xanthan gum · E415No flag
  • ColourNo flag
  • Blue 1 · E133Moderate

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

  • Blue 2 · E132Moderate

    Synthetic dye; allergic-type reactions reported.

  • 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.

  • Yellow 5 · E102High

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

  • Yellow 6 · E110High

    Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.

  • Ammonia caramel (E150C)Moderate

    Caramel colour class III; may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), an animal carcinogen.

  • Sodium phosphates (E339)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

Milkfat and nonfat milk, chips ahoy! cookies (enriched unbleached wheat flour(flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), semisweet chocolate chips (sugar, chocolate liquor, cocoa butter, dextrose, soy lecithin), sugar, soybean and/or partially hydrogenated cottonseed oil, high fructose corn syrup, leavening (baking soda and/or ammonium phosphate), salt,whey, natural and artificial flavor, colored with (caramel color)), sugar, milk chocolate flakes (sugar, whole milk powder, cocoa butter, chocolate liquor, chocolate liquor alkali processed, dextrose, milkfat, soy lecithin, artificial flavor), water, partially hydrogenated palm kernel oil, corn syrup, contains less than 2% of the following: whey, coconut oil, dextrose, high fructose corn syrup, semisweet chocolate chips (sugar, chocolate liquor, milkfat, cocoa butter, soy lecithin, natural flavor), mono and diglycerides, cocoa alkali processed, propylene glycol monoesters, natural and artificial flavor, guar gum, salt, skim milk, sodium alginate, disodium phosphate, to preserve freshness (potassium sorbate), soy lecithin, sodium caseinate, calcium sulfate, calcium caseinate, polyglycerol esters of fatty acids, cellulose gum, polysorbate 60, carbohydrate gum, soy protein isolate, carrageenan, natural flavor, xanthan gum, artificial colors (blue 1, blue 2, red 3, red 40, yellow 5, yellow 6).

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Declared allergens

This product declares Dairy, 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.
  • ErythrosineIodine-based red dye; thyroid effects in animal studies; restricted uses.
  • Indigotine / indigo carmineSynthetic dye; allergic-type reactions reported.
  • Brilliant blue FCFSynthetic dye; allergic-type reactions reported in sensitive individuals.
  • Ammonia caramelCaramel colour class III; may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), an animal carcinogen.
  • Sodium phosphatesInorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
  • CarrageenanDegraded carrageenan, and in some animal/in-vitro studies food-grade carrageenan, are linked to intestinal inflammation; human evidence is limited and contested.
  • 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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3 moderate · 5 low · 5 not assessed

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