Declared allergens
This product declares Gluten, Soy.
Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 23 Apr 2020
Gamesa merengue marshmallow 15.6z
Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health critical · 7 additives of concern.
- Critical
Allergens
- 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sodium metabisulphiteModerate concernSulphite; asthma/allergic-type reactions.
- What it is
- Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
- Why it's flagged
- Sulphite; asthma/allergic-type 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.
PolyphosphatesMinor 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.
Ingredients
- Niacinamide · E37512.8%No flag
- Riboflavin · E1011.6%No flag
- Vegetable Oil Blend3.5%No flag
- Contains Ascorbyl Palmitate · E304i0.2%No flag
- Tocopherols · E3060.1%No flag
- TBHQ as Preservatives0.1%No flag
- Contains 2% and Less of1.8%No flag
- Contains Sodium Metabisulfite · E2231.8%Moderate
Sulphite; asthma/allergic-type reactions.
- Preservative1.8%No flag
- Gelatin · E4280.4%No flag
- Raising agent0.1%No flag
- E500ii<0.1%No flag
- Aluminum Sodium Sulfate · E521<0.1%No flag
- E503ii<0.1%No flag
- Sodium Metabisulfite · E223<0.1%Moderate
Sulphite; asthma/allergic-type reactions.
- Hydrolysed soy proteinNo flag
- Glyceryl Monostearate · E471No flag
- Artificial flavouringNo flag
- Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate · E481No flag
- Calcium Sulfate · E516No flag
- Sodium Hexametaphosphate · E452iNo flag
- FD&C Yellow 5 · E102High
Southampton study link to hyperactivity/attention effects in children; can trigger reactions in sensitive individuals.
- FD&C Blue 2 · E132Moderate
Synthetic dye; allergic-type reactions reported.
- FD&C Red 3 · E127Moderate
Iodine-based red dye; thyroid effects in animal studies; restricted uses.
- FD&C Yellow 6 · E110High
Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.
- Caramel Color · E150aNo flag
- Ammonia caramel (E150C)Moderate
Caramel colour class III; may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), an animal carcinogen.
- Polyphosphates (E452)Low
Inorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
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Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacinamide, Ferrous Fumarate, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Sugar, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Corn Syrup, Vegetable Oil Blend (Palm Oil, Sunflower Oil and/or Canola Oil and/or Soybean Oil [Contains Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tocopherols and TBHQ as Preservatives]), Contains 2% or Less of: Coconut (Contains Sodium Metabisulfite [Preservative]), Corn Starch, Gelatin, Salt, Leavening Agents (Sodium Bicarbonate, Aluminum Sodium Sulfate, Ammonium Bicarbonate), Soy Lecithin, Propylene Glycol Monostearate, Sodium Metabisulfite, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Glyceryl Monostearate, Artificial Flavor, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Calcium Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Sodium Hexametaphosphate, FD&C Yellow 5, FD&C Blue 2, FD&C Red 3, FD&C Yellow 6, Caramel Color.
Alerts
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.
- ErythrosineIodine-based red dye; thyroid effects in animal studies; restricted uses.
- Indigotine / indigo carmineSynthetic dye; allergic-type reactions reported.
- Ammonia caramelCaramel colour class III; may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), an animal carcinogen.
- Sodium metabisulphiteSulphite; asthma/allergic-type reactions.
- PolyphosphatesInorganic 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
What drives this
- SaltModerate concern
- Zinc OxideMinor concern
- SugarLow concern
3 of 9 ingredients not yet assessed · Show allHide
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