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Double chocolate truffle filled 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. 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. Potassium 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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

  • Sugar51.3%No flag›
  • Fudge base24.4%No flag
  • Cocoa processed with alkali12.2%No flag
  • Soya oil6.1%No flag›
  • Corn syrup solids3%No flag›
  • Palm oil1.5%No flag›
  • Mono- and diglycerides · E4710.8%No flag
  • Soya lecithin0.4%No flag›
  • Salt0.2%No flag›
  • Cocoa paste<0.1%No flag
  • Tbhq · E319<0.1%No flag
  • Antioxidant<0.1%No flag
  • Artificial flavouring<0.1%No flag
  • Soya oil12.2%No flag›
  • Egg6.1%No flag›
  • Flour3%No flag›
  • Wheat flour1.5%No flag›
  • Reduced iron0.8%No flag›
  • Niacin · E3750.4%No flag
  • Thiamin mononitrate0.2%No flag›
  • Riboflavin · E101<0.1%No flag
  • Folic acid<0.1%No flag›
  • Creme base1.5%No flag
  • Modified tapioca starch0.8%No flag
  • Calcium carbonate · E170i0.4%No flag
  • Corn starch0.2%No flag›
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • Whey<0.1%No flag›
  • Skimmed milk<0.1%No flag
  • Carrageenan · E407<0.1%Low

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

  • Glucono-delta-lactone · E575No flag
  • Xanthan gum · E415No flag
  • Potassium sorbate · E202No flag
  • PreservativeNo flag
  • Soya lecithinNo flag›
  • 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.

  • High fat cocoa processed with alkali0.8%No flag
  • Palm oil0.4%No flag›
  • Contains 2% and less of the following0.2%No flag
  • Semi sweet chocolate<0.1%No flag
  • Sugar<0.1%No flag›
  • Chocolate<0.1%No flag›
  • Cocoa butter<0.1%No flag›
  • Soya lecithin<0.1%No flag›
  • Vanilla extract<0.1%No flag›
  • Sour creamNo flag
  • Sour creamNo flag
  • Skimmed milkNo flag
  • EnzymeNo flag›
  • FlourNo flag›
  • Wheat flourNo flag›
  • Barley malt flourNo flag›
  • Niacin · E375No flag
  • Reduced ironNo flag›
  • Thiamin mononitrateNo flag›
  • Riboflavin · E101No flag
  • Folic acidNo flag›
  • FondantNo flag
  • SugarNo flag›
  • Corn syrupNo flag›
  • Palm oil shorteningNo flag
  • Palm oilNo flag›
  • Mono- and diglycerides · E471No flag
  • Polysorbate 60 · E435No flag
  • Evaporated milkNo flag
  • MilkNo flag›
  • E340iiNo 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.

  • CholecalciferolNo flag›
  • Unsalted butterNo flag
  • CreamNo flag›
  • Natural flavouringNo flag
  • Creme fillingNo flag
  • Corn syrupNo flag›
  • SugarNo flag›
  • WaterNo flag›
  • Tapioca starchNo flag
  • Powdered egg whiteNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Cellulose gum · E466Low

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

  • Tartaric acid · E334No flag
  • Natural and artificial flavouringNo flag
  • Hydrochloric acid · E507No flag
  • Skimmed milkNo flag
  • Skimmed milk powderNo flag
  • WheyNo flag›
  • ColourNo flag
  • Artificial flavouringNo flag
  • Sugared egg yolksNo flag
  • Egg yolksNo flag›
  • SugarNo flag›
  • Cocoa processed with alkaliNo flag
  • Corn syrupNo flag›
  • Food starch-modifiedNo flag›
  • Invert sugarNo flag›
  • White compoundNo flag
  • SugarNo flag›
  • Palm kernel oilNo flag›
  • Skimmed milk powderNo flag
  • Whole milk powderNo flag›
  • WheyNo flag›
  • Palm oilNo flag›
  • Soya lecithinNo flag›
  • Natural vanilla flavouringNo flag
  • Baking powderNo flag
  • Sodium acid pyrophosphate · E450iNo flag
  • E500iiNo flag
  • Corn starchNo flag›
  • Monocalcium phosphate · E341iNo flag
  • E500iiNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Mono- and diglycerides · E471No flag
  • Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids · E475No flag
  • Propylene glycol mono- and diesters of fat and fatty acidsNo flag
  • Sorbitol · E420No flag
  • Ethyl alcohol · E1510No flag
  • Soya lecithinNo flag›
  • Dark coatingNo flag
  • SugarNo flag›
  • Hydrogenated palm kernel oilNo flag›
  • Cocoa powderNo flag›
  • Sunflower lecithinNo flag›
  • Vanilla extractNo flag›
  • Potassium phosphates (E340)Low

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

  • 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, fudge base (cocoa processed with alkali, soybean oil, corn syrup solids, palm oil, mono-and diglycerides, soy lecithin, salt, chocolate liquor, tbhq [antioxidant], artificial flavor), soybean oil, egg, bleached enriched flour (wheat flour, reduced iron, niacin, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), creme base (modified tapioca starch, calcium carbonate, cornstarch, salt, whey, skim milk, carrageenan, glucono-delta-lactone, xanthan gum, potassium sorbate [preservative], soy lecithin, yellow #5, yellow #6), high fat cocoa processed with alkali, palm oil. contains 2% or less of the following: semi sweet chocolate (sugar, unsweetened chocolate, cocoa butter, soy lecithin, vanilla extract), sour cream (cultured pasteurized cream, nonfat milk, enzymes), enriched flour (wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), fondant (sugar, corn syrup), palm oil shortening (palm oil, mono-and diglycerides, polysorbate 60), evaporated milk (milk, dipotassium phosphate, carrageenan, vitamin d3), unsalted butter (cream, natural flavor), creme filling (corn syrup, sugar, water, tapioca starch, egg white powder, salt, cellulose gum, tartaric acid, natural and artificial flavor, hydrochloric acid), nonfat milk solids (nonfat dry milk, whey solids), artificial color, artificial flavor, sugared egg yolks (egg yolks, sugar), cocoa processed with alkali, corn syrup, food starch-modified, invert sugar, white compound (sugar, palm kernel oil, nonfat dry milk, dry whole milk, whey, palm oil, soy lecithin, natural vanilla flavor), baking powder (sodium acid pyrophosphate, sodium bicarbonate, cornstarch, monocalcium phosphate), baking soda, salt, mono - and diglycerides, polyglycerol esters of fatty acids, propylene glycol mono - and diesters of fat and fatty acids, sorbitol, ethyl alcohol, soy lecithin, dark coating (sugar, hydrogenated palm kernel oil, cocoa powder, sunflower lecithin, vanilla extract).

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

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