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Fudge iced brownies

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

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. 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.
  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. 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. Sodium propionateMinor concernPropionate preservatives have been associated in limited studies with behavioural/irritability effects in children and with migraine in sensitive individuals; evidence is weak.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Propionate preservatives have been associated in limited studies with behavioural/irritability effects in children and with migraine in sensitive individuals; evidence is weak.
    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. 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.
  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

  • Brownie50%No flag
  • Sugar25%No flag›
  • Sugar12.5%No flag›
  • Flour6.3%No flag›
  • Wheat flour3.1%No flag›
  • Niacin · E3751.6%No flag
  • Iron0.8%No flag›
  • Thiamin mononitrate0.4%No flag›
  • Riboflavin · E1010.2%No flag
  • Folic acid0.2%No flag›
  • Water3.1%No flag›
  • Palm oil1.6%No flag›
  • Soya oil0.8%No flag›
  • Cocoa0.4%No flag›
  • Corn syrup0.2%No flag›
  • Corn syrup solids<0.1%No flag›
  • Egg white<0.1%No flag›
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • Caramel color · E150a<0.1%No flag
  • Raising agentNo flag
  • E500iiNo flag
  • Sodium aluminum phosphate · E541No flag
  • DextroseNo flag›
  • Soya lecithinNo flag›
  • Corn starchNo flag›
  • Artificial flavouringNo flag
  • Skimmed milk powderNo flag
  • Red 40 · E129High

    Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.

  • Chocolate icing25%No flag
  • Sugar12.5%No flag›
  • Water6.3%No flag›
  • Palm oil3.1%No flag›
  • High fructose corn syrup1.6%No flag›
  • Corn syrup0.8%No flag›
  • Cocoa0.4%No flag›
  • Soya oil0.2%No flag›
  • Mono- and diglycerides · E471<0.1%No flag
  • Polysorbate 60 · E435<0.1%No flag
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • Sodium propionate · E281<0.1%Low

    Propionate preservatives have been associated in limited studies with behavioural/irritability effects in children and with migraine in sensitive individuals; evidence is weak.

  • Sorbic acid · E200No flag
  • PreservativeNo flag
  • Soya lecithinNo flag›
  • Caramel color · E150aNo flag
  • DextroseNo flag›
  • Corn starchNo flag›
  • Natural and artificial flavouringNo flag
  • Cellulose gum · E466Low

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

  • Xanthan gum · E415No flag
  • White icing12.5%No flag
  • Sugar6.3%No flag›
  • Water3.1%No flag›
  • Corn syrup1.6%No flag›
  • Palm oil0.8%No flag›
  • Sunflower oil0.4%No flag›
  • Hydrogenated cottonseed oil0.2%No flag›
  • Polysorbate 60 · E435<0.1%No flag
  • Mono- and diglycerides · E471<0.1%No flag
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • Soya oil<0.1%No flag›
  • Sodium propionate · E281Low

    Propionate preservatives have been associated in limited studies with behavioural/irritability effects in children and with migraine in sensitive individuals; evidence is weak.

  • Sorbic acid · E200No flag
  • PreservativeNo flag
  • Titanium dioxide · E171High

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

  • ColourNo flag
  • Soya lecithinNo flag›
  • Invert sugar syrupNo flag›
  • Natural and artificial flavouringNo flag
  • DextroseNo flag›
  • Corn starchNo flag›
  • Orange color6.3%No flag
  • Water3.1%No flag›
  • High fructose corn syrup1.6%No flag›
  • Glycerine · E4220.8%No flag
  • Yellow 6 · E1100.4%High

    Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.

  • Sugar0.2%No flag›
  • Modified food starch<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.

  • Potassium sorbate · E202<0.1%No flag
  • Sodium benzoate · E211<0.1%Moderate

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

  • Preservative<0.1%No flag
  • Xanthan gum · E415No flag
  • Citric acid · E330No flag
  • Yellow color6.3%No flag
  • Water3.1%No flag›
  • High fructose corn syrup1.6%No flag›
  • Glycerine · E4220.8%No flag
  • Yellow 5 · E1020.4%High

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

  • Sugar0.2%No flag›
  • Modified food starch<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.

  • Sodium benzoate · E211<0.1%Moderate

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

  • Potassium sorbate · E202<0.1%No flag
  • Preservative<0.1%No flag
  • Xanthan gum · E415No flag
  • Citric acid · E330No flag
  • Ammonia caramel (E150C)Moderate

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

Show original label text

Brownie (powder sugar, sugar, enriched bleached flour [wheat flour, niacin, iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid], water, palm oil, soybean oil, cocoa [processed with alkali], corn syrup, corn syrup solids, dried egg whites, salt, caramel color, leavening [baking soda, sodium aluminum phosphate], dextrose, soy lecithin, corn starch, artificial flavor, nonfat dry milk, red 40), chocolate icing (sugar, water, palm oil, high fructose corn syrup, corn syrup, cocoa [processed with alkali], soybean oil, mono & diglycerides, polysorbate 60, salt, sodium propionate & sorbic acid [preservatives], soy lecithin, caramel color, dextrose, corn starch, natural and artificial flavor, cellulose gum, xanthan gum), white icing (sugar, water, corn syrup, palm oil, sunflower oil, hydrogenated cottonseed oil, polysorbate 60, mono & diglycerides, salt, soybean oil, sodium propionate and sorbic acid [preservatives], titanium dioxide [for color], soy lecithin, invert syrup, natural and artificial flavor, dextrose, corn starch), orange color (water, high fructose corn syrup, glycerine, yellow 6, sugar, modified food starch, carrageenan, potassium sorbate and sodium benzoate [preservatives], xanthan gum, citric acid), yellow color (water, high fructose corn syrup, glycerine, yellow 5, sugar, modified food starch, carrageenan, sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate [preservatives], xanthan gum, citric acid).

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.
  • Titanium dioxidePossible genotoxicity (DNA/chromosomal damage) could not be ruled out; no longer considered safe as a food additive.
  • Ammonia caramelCaramel colour class III; may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), an animal carcinogen.
  • Sodium benzoatePreservative; can form trace benzene (a carcinogen) when combined with ascorbic acid; implicated in child hyperactivity studies.
  • Sodium propionatePropionate preservatives have been associated in limited studies with behavioural/irritability effects in children and with migraine in sensitive individuals; evidence is weak.
  • 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.

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