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Snacks · 0078742016801

Confetti cupcakes

Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health critical · 9 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

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Why it's rated this way

9 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. 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. 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.
  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.
  9. 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

  • Sugar51.2%No flag›
  • Water24.4%No flag›
  • Fortified wheat flour12.2%No flag
  • Flour6.1%No flag›
  • Niacin · E3753.1%No flag
  • Reduced iron1.5%No flag›
  • Thiamin mononitrate0.8%No flag›
  • Riboflavin · E1010.4%No flag
  • Folic acid0.4%No flag›
  • Vegetable oil6.1%No flag›
  • Soya bean3.1%No flag›
  • Palm1.5%No flag
  • Palm kernel oil0.8%No flag›
  • Canola0.8%No flag›
  • Corn syrup3.1%No flag›
  • Rice flour1.5%No flag›
  • Eggs0.8%No flag›
  • Corn starch0.4%No flag›
  • Food starch-modified0.2%No flag›
  • Raising agent<0.1%No flag
  • Sodium acid pyrophosphate · E450i<0.1%No flag
  • E500ii<0.1%No flag
  • Monocalcium phosphate · E341i<0.1%No flag
  • Sodium aluminum phosphate · E541No flag
  • Aluminum sulfate · E520No flag
  • Skimmed milk<0.1%No flag
  • Mono- and diglycerides · E471<0.1%No flag
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • Egg whiteNo flag›
  • WheyNo flag›
  • Natural and artificial flavouringNo flag
  • Potassium sorbate · E202No flag
  • PreservativeNo flag
  • Wheat starchNo flag›
  • Soya lecithinNo flag›
  • Guar gum · E412No flag
  • Polysorbate 60 · E435No flag
  • Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids · E475No flag
  • Gum arabic · E414No flag
  • Sodium carboxymethylcellulose · E466Low

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

  • Glycerin · E422No flag
  • Wheat proteinNo flag
  • Sodium stearoyl lactylate · E481No flag
  • Datem · E472eNo flag
  • Calcium stearoyl-2-lactylate · E482No flag
  • Xanthan gum · E415No flag
  • Confectioner's glazeNo flag
  • Methylcellulose · E461No flag
  • Red 40 lake · E129High

    Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.

  • 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.

  • Yellow 6 lake · E110High

    Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.

  • 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.

  • Carnauba wax · E903No flag
  • Yellow 5 · E102High

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

  • Blue 1 · E133Moderate

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

  • Red 3 · E127Moderate

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

  • Yellow 6 · E110High

    Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.

  • 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, water, bleached enriched wheat flour (flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), vegetable oil (soybean, palm, palm kernel, canola), corn syrup, rice flour, eggs, cornstarch, food starch-modified, leavening (sodium acid pyrophosphate, baking soda, monocalcium phosphate, sodium aluminum phosphate, aluminum sulfate), nonfat milk, mono - and diglycerides, salt, egg whites, whey, natural and artificial flavor, potassium sorbate (preservative), wheat starch, soy lecithin, guar gum, polysorbate 60, polyglycerol esters of fatty acids, gum arabic, sodium carboxymethylcellulose, glycerin, wheat protein, sodium stearoyl lactylate, datem, calcium stearoyl-2-lactylate, xanthan gum, confectioner's glaze, methylcellulose, red 40 lake, yellow 5 lake, blue 1 lake, yellow 6 lake, carrageenan, carnauba wax, yellow 5, blue 1, red 3, yellow 6.

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.
  • ErythrosineIodine-based red dye; thyroid effects in animal studies; restricted uses.
  • 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.
  • CarrageenanDegraded carrageenan, and in some animal/in-vitro studies food-grade carrageenan, are linked to intestinal inflammation; human evidence is limited and contested.
  • DiphosphatesInorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
  • 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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5 low · 8 not assessed

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