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Snacks · 0632210019024

Cookies and creme cake

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. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  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. 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.
  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

  • Sugar51.7%No flag›
  • Vegetable fat24.2%No flag
  • Palm oil12.1%No flag›
  • Soya oil6%No flag›
  • Canola oil3%No flag›
  • Propylene glycol mono- and diesters of fats and fatty acids1.5%No flag›
  • Mono- and diglycerides · E4710.8%No flag
  • Polysorbate 60 · E4350.4%No flag
  • Soya lecithin0.4%No flag›
  • Cookie crumbs12.1%No flag
  • Flour6%No flag›
  • Wheat 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›
  • Sugar3%No flag›
  • Palm oil1.5%No flag›
  • Canola oil0.8%No flag›
  • Cocoa0.4%No flag›
  • High fructose corn syrup0.2%No flag›
  • Raising agent<0.1%No flag
  • E500ii<0.1%No flag
  • Calcium phosphates · E341<0.1%Low

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

  • Corn starch<0.1%No flag›
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • Soya lecithinNo flag›
  • VanillinNo flag›
  • Artificial flavouringNo flag
  • ChocolateNo flag›
  • Water6%No flag›
  • Wheat 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›
  • Whole eggs3%No flag
  • Soya oil1.5%No flag›
  • Corn syrup0.8%No flag›
  • Contains 2% and less of each of the following0.4%No flag
  • Cocoa0.4%No flag›
  • Skimmed milk powder0.2%No flag
  • Natural flavouring<0.1%No flag
  • Corn starch<0.1%No flag›
  • Modified food starch<0.1%No flag›
  • Corn<0.1%No flag›
  • E500ii<0.1%No flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • ColourNo flag
  • Fractionated coconut oilNo flag›
  • Caramel color · E150aNo flag
  • Blue 2 lake · E132Moderate

    Synthetic dye; allergic-type reactions reported.

  • Red 40 lake · E129High

    Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.

  • Yellow 6 lake · E110High

    Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.

  • Sunflower lecithinNo flag›
  • Titanium dioxide · E171High

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

  • ColourNo flag
  • Artificial flavouringNo flag
  • Egg whiteNo flag›
  • Wheat starchNo flag›
  • Sodium aluminium phosphate · E541No flag
  • Mono- and diglycerides · E471No flag
  • EmulsifierNo flag
  • Propylene glycol mono- and diesters of fats and fatty acidsNo flag›
  • Mono- and diglycerides · E471No flag
  • Soya lecithinNo flag›
  • Citric acid · E330No flag
  • PreservativeNo flag
  • Sodium acid pyrophosphate · E450iNo flag
  • Polysorbate 60 · E435No flag
  • Sodium stearoyl lactylate · E481No flag
  • Guar gum · E412No flag
  • Monocalcium phosphate · E341iNo flag
  • Xanthan gum · E415No flag
  • Soya flourNo flag›
  • Soya lecithinNo flag›
  • Ammonia caramel (E150C)Moderate

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

  • 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, vegetable shortening (palm oil, soybean oil, canola oil, propylene glycol mono - and diesters of fats and fatty acids, mono - and diglycerides, polysorbate 60, soy lecithin), cookie crumbs (enriched flour [wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid], sugar, palm oil, canola oil, cocoa [processed with alkali], high fructose corn syrup, leavening [sodium bicarbonate, calcium phosphates], corn starch, salt, soy lecithin, vanillin [artificial flavor], chocolate), water bleached enriched flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), whole eggs, soybean oil, corn syrup. contains 2% or less of each of the following: cocoa (processed with alkali), nonfat dry milk, natural flavor, corn starch, modified food starch (corn), sodium bicarbonate, salt, artificial color (fractionated coconut oil, caramel color, blue 2 lake, red 40 lake, yellow 6 lake, sunflower lecithin), titanium dioxide (color), artificial flavor, dried egg whites, wheat starch, sodium aluminium phosphate, mono - and diglycerides, emulsifier (propylene glycol mono - and diesters of fats and fatty acids, mono - and diglycerides, soy lecithin, citric acid [preservative]), sodium acid pyrophosphate, polysorbate 60, sodium stearoyl lactylate, guar gum, monocalcium phosphate, xanthan gum, soy flour, soy lecithin.

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
  • 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.
  • Indigotine / indigo carmineSynthetic dye; allergic-type reactions reported.
  • Ammonia caramelCaramel colour class III; may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), an animal carcinogen.
  • 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 · 6 not assessed

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