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Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health critical · 8 additives of concern.

Food health
Critical
Chemical concern
Not assessed

Allergens

  • Dairy
  • Egg

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

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Why it's rated this way

8 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. 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. 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. 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.
  8. 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

  • Flour53.1%No flag›
  • White27.6%No flag
  • Enriched12.8%No flag›
  • Bleached12.8%No flag
  • Vegetable fat23.4%No flag
  • Sugar11.7%No flag›
  • Butter5.9%No flag›
  • Eggs2.9%No flag›
  • Apricot1.5%No flag›
  • Raspberry0.7%No flag›
  • Strawberry fruit fillings0.4%No flag
  • Glucose0.2%No flag›
  • Fruit puree<0.1%No flag
  • Sugar<0.1%No flag›
  • Pectin · E440a<0.1%No flag
  • Natural flavouring<0.1%No flag
  • Citric acid · E330No flag
  • Calcium phosphate · E341Low

    Inorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.

  • E341iiiNo flag
  • Vegetable gumNo flag
  • Sodium citrateNo flag›
  • Almond emulsion0.2%No flag
  • Water<0.1%No flag›
  • Propylene glycol · E490<0.1%No flag
  • Acacia gum · E414<0.1%No flag
  • Xanthan gum · E415<0.1%No flag
  • Cocoa powder<0.1%No flag›
  • Red coloring<0.1%No flag
  • Water<0.1%No flag›
  • Fd&c red #40 · E129<0.1%High

    Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.

  • Fd&c yellow #6 · E110High

    Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.

  • Citric acid · E330No flag
  • Sodium benzoate · E211Moderate

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

  • Baking powder<0.1%No flag
  • Sodium acid pyrophosphate · E450i<0.1%No flag
  • Sodium biocarbonateNo flag
  • Corn starchNo flag›
  • Monocalcium phosphate · E341iNo flag
  • Chocolate dip<0.1%No flag
  • Vegetable oilNo flag›
  • Palm kernel oilNo flag›
  • Palm oilNo flag›
  • CocoaNo flag›
  • Skimmed milkNo flag
  • Sunflower lechthinNo flag
  • VanillaNo flag›
  • White glossNo flag
  • SugarNo flag›
  • WaterNo flag›
  • Corn syrupNo flag›
  • Rainbow and chocolate sprinklesNo flag
  • SugarNo flag›
  • GlucoseNo flag›
  • Tapioca starchNo flag
  • Cocoa powderNo flag›
  • Palm kernel fatNo flag
  • Salt glycerolNo flag
  • Magnesium silicate · E553No flag
  • Shellac · E904No flag
  • Soy lecitinNo flag
  • Gum arabic · E414No flag
  • Fd&c colorsNo flag
  • Red #40 · E129High

    Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.

  • Red #3 · E127Moderate

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

  • Blue #1 · E133Moderate

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

  • Yellow #5 · E102High

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

  • And yellow #6 · E110High

    Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.

  • Artificial flavouringNo flag
  • Carnauba wax · E903No flag
  • CherryNo flag›
  • Corn syrupNo flag›
  • High fructose corn syrupNo flag›
  • WaterNo flag›
  • Citric acid · E330No flag
  • Natural and artificial flavouringNo flag
  • Fd&c red 40 · E129High

    Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.

  • Fd&c yellow 5 · E102High

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

  • Fd&c blue 1 · E133Moderate

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

  • 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

Flour (white, enriched, bleached), vegetable shortening, sugar, butter, eggs, apricot, raspberry, strawberry fruit fillings (glucose, fruit puree, sugar, pectin, natural flavors, citric acid, calcium phosphate, tricalcium phosphate, vegetable gum, sodium citrate), almond emulsion (water, propylene glycol, acacia gum, xanthan gum), cocoa powder, red coloring (water, fd&c red #40, fd&c yellow #6, citric acid, sodium benzoate), baking powder (sodium acid pyrophosphate, sodium biocarbonate, corn starch, monocalcium phosphate), chocolate dip (vegetable oil {palm kernel and palm oil} cocoa, nonfat milk, sunflower lechthin, vanilla) white gloss (sugar, water, corn syrup), rainbow and chocolate sprinkles (sugar, glucose, tapioca starch, cocoa powder, palm kernel fat, salt glycerol, magnesium silicate, shellac, soy lecitin, gum arabic, fd&c colors : red #40, red #3, blue #1, yellow #5, and yellow #6, artificial flavor, carnauba wax), cherries ( corn syrup, high fructose corn syrup, water, citric acid, natural and artificial flavor, fd&c red 40, fd&c yellow 5, fd&c blue 1).

Alerts

Declared allergens

This product declares Dairy, Egg.

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.
  • Brilliant blue FCFSynthetic dye; allergic-type reactions reported in sensitive individuals.
  • Sodium benzoatePreservative; can form trace benzene (a carcinogen) when combined with ascorbic acid; implicated in child hyperactivity studies.
  • 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.

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