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Elf trash premium ice cream, elf trash

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

Food health
Critical
Chemical concern
Not assessed

Allergens

  • Dairy
  • Egg
  • Gluten
  • Peanut
  • Soy

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

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. 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. 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.
  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. Phosphoric acidMinor concernAcidulant (colas); high total phosphate intake linked to bone-mineral and renal concerns in some studies.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Acidulant (colas); high total phosphate intake linked to bone-mineral and renal concerns in some 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. 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. 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

  • Milk52.8%No flag›
  • Cream23.6%No flag›
  • Corn syrup11.8%No flag›
  • Liquid sugar5.9%No flag
  • White chocolate base3%No flag
  • Sugar1.5%No flag›
  • Buttermilk0.7%No flag›
  • Corn syrup0.4%No flag›
  • Cocoa butter0.2%No flag›
  • Butter<0.1%No flag›
  • Cream<0.1%No flag›
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • Natural flavouring<0.1%No flag
  • Titanium dioxide · E171<0.1%High

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

  • Colour<0.1%No flag
  • Phosphoric acid · E338Low

    Acidulant (colas); high total phosphate intake linked to bone-mineral and renal concerns in some studies.

  • Glycerol monostearateNo flag›
  • Skimmed milk1.5%No flag
  • Buttermilk0.7%No flag›
  • Red and green fudge candies0.4%No flag
  • Sugar0.2%No flag›
  • Dextrose<0.1%No flag›
  • Hydrogenated palm kernel oil<0.1%No flag›
  • Reduced protein whey<0.1%No flag
  • Cocoa<0.1%No flag›
  • Corn syrupNo flag›
  • Soya lecithinNo flag›
  • Natural and artificial flavouringNo flag
  • Tapioca dextrinNo flag
  • Carnauba wax · E903No flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Yellow 5 · E102High

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

  • Red 40 · E129High

    Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.

  • Blue 1 · E133Moderate

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

  • Titanium dioxide · E171High

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

  • ColourNo flag
  • Pretzel and peanut blend0.2%No flag
  • Sugar<0.1%No flag›
  • Roasted peanuts<0.1%No flag
  • Peanuts<0.1%No flag›
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • PeanutNo flag›
  • Soya oilNo flag›
  • Coconut oil<0.1%No flag›
  • Pretzel<0.1%No flag
  • Fortified wheat flourNo flag
  • Wheat flourNo flag›
  • Niacin · E375No flag
  • Reduced ironNo flag›
  • Thiamin mononitrateNo flag›
  • Riboflavin · E101No flag
  • Folic acidNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • CanolaNo flag›
  • Soya oilNo flag›
  • Corn syrupNo flag›
  • Barley malt extractNo flag
  • YeastNo flag›
  • E500iiNo flag
  • E503iiNo flag
  • Caramel color · E150aNo flag
  • CocoaNo flag›
  • Skimmed milk powderNo flag
  • Whole milk powderNo flag›
  • ButterfatNo flag›
  • ButterNo flag›
  • CreamNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • CocoaNo flag›
  • Corn syrupNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Soya lecithinNo flag›
  • Natural flavouringNo flag
  • Milkfat<0.1%No flag›
  • Whey<0.1%No flag›
  • Mono- and diglycerides · E471<0.1%No flag
  • Cellulose gum · E466<0.1%Low

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

  • Guar gum · E412No 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.

  • DextroseNo flag›
  • Egg yolksNo flag›
  • Natural flavouringNo flag
  • Ammonia caramel (E150C)Moderate

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

Show original label text

Milk, cream, corn syrup, liquid sugar, white chocolate base [sugar, buttermilk, corn syrup, cocoa butter, butter (cream, salt), salt, natural flavor, titanium dioxide (color), phosphoric acid, glycerol monostearate], skim milk, buttermilk, red and green fudge candies [sugar, dextrose, hydrogenated palm kernel oil, reduced protein whey, cocoa, corn syrup, soy lecithin, natural and artificial flavors, tapioca dextrin, carnauba wax, salt, yellow 5, red 40, blue 1, titanium dioxide (color)], pretzel and peanut blend {sugar, roasted peanuts (peanuts, salt, peanut and/or soybean oil), coconut oil, pretzel [enriched wheat flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), salt, canola and/or soybean oil, corn syrup, barley malt extract, yeast, baking soda, ammonium bicarbonate, caramel color], cocoa, non fat dry milk, whole milk powder, butterfat, butter (cream, salt), cocoa (processed with alkali), corn syrup, salt, soy lecithin, natural flavor}, milkfat, whey, mono - and diglycerides, cellulose gum, guar gum, carrageenan, dextrose, egg yolks, natural flavor.

Alerts

Declared allergens

This product declares Dairy, Egg, Gluten, Peanut, 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Phosphoric acidAcidulant (colas); high total phosphate intake linked to bone-mineral and renal concerns in some studies.
  • 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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2 low · 6 not assessed

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