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Fun marble cake with whip topping

Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health critical · 10 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

10 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. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. Benzoic acidModerate concernPreservative; benzene-formation potential with ascorbic acid; intolerance reactions.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Preservative; benzene-formation potential with ascorbic acid; intolerance reactions.
    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. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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

  • Cake-sugar50.8%No flag
  • Bleached enriched flower24.6%No flag
  • Wheat flour12.3%No flag›
  • Niacin · E3756.1%No flag
  • Reduced iron3.1%No flag›
  • Thiamin mononitrate1.5%No flag›
  • Riboflavin · E1010.8%No flag
  • Floic acid0.8%No flag
  • Soya oil12.3%No flag›
  • Eggs6.1%No flag›
  • Water3.1%No flag›
  • High fructose corn syrup1.5%No flag›
  • Skimmed milk powder0.8%No flag
  • Food starch-monified0.4%No flag
  • Cocoa0.2%No flag›
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • E500ii<0.1%No flag
  • Propylene glycol esters<0.1%No flag
  • Sodium aluminum phosphate · E541<0.1%No flag
  • Corn syrupNo flag›
  • Sorbitan monostearate · E491No flag
  • Natural and artificial flavouringNo flag
  • Polysorbate 60 · E435No flag
  • Sodium stearoyl lactylate · E481No 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
  • Guar gum · E412No flag
  • Mono- and diglycerides · E471No flag
  • Sodium benzoate · E211Moderate

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

  • Benzoic acid · E210Moderate

    Preservative; benzene-formation potential with ascorbic acid; intolerance reactions.

  • PreservativeNo flag
  • Artifical color including yellow 5No flag
  • Soya lecithinNo flag›
  • Icing-waterNo flag
  • Vegetable oilNo flag›
  • Palm kernel oilNo flag›
  • DextroseNo flag›
  • Corn syrup sugarNo flag
  • Sodium caseinateNo flag›
  • Potassium sorbaeNo flag
  • Sorbic acid · E200No flag
  • PreservativeNo flag
  • Polysorbate 60 · E435No flag
  • Cellulose gum · E466Low

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

  • SaltNo flag›
  • Soya lecithinNo flag›
  • Polysorbate 60 · E435No flag
  • Cellulose gum · E466Low

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

  • SaltNo flag›
  • Soya lecithinNo flag›
  • Polyglyerol esters of fatty acidsNo flag
  • Natural and artificial flavouringNo flag
  • Xanthan gum · E415No flag
  • Sequins-sugarNo flag
  • Rice flourNo flag›
  • Vegetable oilNo flag›
  • CottonseedNo flag›
  • Soya beanNo flag›
  • Corn starchNo flag›
  • Gum arabic · E414No flag
  • Cellulose gum · E466Low

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

  • Confectioner's glazeNo 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.

  • Soya lecithinNo flag›
  • Red 3 · E127Moderate

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

  • Red 40 · E129High

    Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.

  • Yellow 6 · E110High

    Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.

  • 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.

  • Artificial flavouringNo flag
  • Blue 2 · E132Moderate

    Synthetic dye; allergic-type reactions reported.

Show original label text

Cake-sugar, bleached enriched flower (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, floic acid), soy oil, eggs, water, high fructose corn syrup, nonfat dry milk, food starch-monified, cocoa (processed with alkali) salt, baking soda, propylene glycol esters, sodium aluminum phosphate, corn syrup, sorbitan monostearate, natural and artificial flavor (milk), polysorbate 60, sodium stearoyl lactylate, cellulose gum, xanthan gum, guar gum, mono and diglycerides, sodium benzoate and benzoic acid (preservatives), artifical color including yellow 5, soy lecithin, icing-water, vegetable oil (partially hydrogenated palm kernel), dextrose, corn syrup sugar, sodium caseinate (milk), potassium sorbae and sorbic acid (preservatives), polysorbate 60, cellulose gum, salt, soy lecithin, polysorbate 60, cellulose gum, salt, soy lecithin, polyglyerol esters of fatty acids, natural and artificial flavor, xanthan gum, sequins-sugar, rice flour, partially hydrogenated vegetable oil (cottonseed and or soybean), corn starch, gum arabic, cellulose gum, confectioner's glaze, carrageenan, soy lecithin, red 3, red 40, yellow 6, yellow 5, blue 1, artificial flavor, blue 2.

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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.
  • Indigotine / indigo carmineSynthetic dye; allergic-type reactions reported.
  • Brilliant blue FCFSynthetic dye; allergic-type reactions reported in sensitive individuals.
  • Benzoic acidPreservative; benzene-formation potential with ascorbic acid; intolerance reactions.
  • Sodium benzoatePreservative; can form trace benzene (a carcinogen) when combined with ascorbic acid; implicated in child hyperactivity 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.

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