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Gingerbread house kit

Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health critical · 7 additives of concern.

Food health
Critical
Chemical concern
Not assessed

Allergens

  • Gluten
  • Soy

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

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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. 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. 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.
  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. Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT)Moderate concernAntioxidant; animal-study tumour/endocrine signals; structurally related to BHA.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Antioxidant; animal-study tumour/endocrine signals; structurally related to BHA.
    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

  • Pre-baked gingerbread50.8%No flag
  • Fortified wheat flour25.8%No flag
  • Wheat flour25%No flag›
  • Niacin · E37524.6%No flag
  • Iron12.3%No flag›
  • Ascorbic acid as a dough conditioner6.1%No flag
  • Thiamin mononitrate3.1%No flag›
  • Riboflavin · E1011.5%No flag
  • Enzyme0.8%No flag›
  • Folic acid0.4%No flag›
  • Sugar0.2%No flag›
  • Vegetable oil shortening<0.1%No flag
  • Palm<0.1%No flag
  • Molasses<0.1%No flag›
  • Water<0.1%No flag›
  • Spice<0.1%No flag›
  • Raising agentNo flag
  • E500iiNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • FrostingNo flag
  • Icing sugarNo flag
  • SugarNo flag›
  • Corn starchNo flag›
  • WaterNo flag›
  • Vegetable oil shorteningNo flag
  • Palm oilNo flag›
  • Corn syrupNo flag›
  • Modified corn starchNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • EmulsifiersNo flag
  • Mono- and diglycerides · E471No flag
  • Polysorbate 60 · E435No flag
  • Artificial flavouringNo flag
  • ColourNo flag
  • Titanium dioxide · E171High

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

  • Potassium sorbate · E202No flag
  • PreservativeNo flag
  • Citric acid · E330No flag
  • Mini beadsNo flag
  • DextroseNo flag›
  • Corn syrupNo flag›
  • Citric acid · E330No flag
  • Calcium stearateNo flag›
  • Tapioca dextrinNo flag
  • ColourNo flag
  • Titanium dioxide · E171High

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

  • Fd&c red #3 · E127Moderate

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

  • Fd&c red #40 · E129High

    Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.

  • Fd&c yellow #5 · E102High

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

  • Fd&c yellow #6 · E110High

    Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.

  • Fd&c blue #1 · E133Moderate

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

  • Shellac · E904No flag
  • Carnauba wax · E903No flag
  • Artificial flavouringNo flag
  • Pucker up candyNo flag
  • DextroseNo flag›
  • Corn syrupNo flag›
  • Citric acid · E330No flag
  • Calcium stearateNo flag›
  • Tapioca dextrinNo flag
  • ColourNo flag
  • Titanium dioxide · E171High

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

  • Fd&c red #40 · E129High

    Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.

  • Fd&c yellow #5 · E102High

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

  • Fd&c yellow #6 · E110High

    Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.

  • Fd&c blue #1 · E133Moderate

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

  • Shellac · E904No flag
  • Carnauba wax · E903No flag
  • Artificial flavouringNo flag
  • Gum ballsNo flag
  • SugarNo flag›
  • DextroseNo flag›
  • Corn syrupNo flag›
  • Gum baseNo flag
  • Corn starchNo flag›
  • Natural and artificial flavouringNo flag
  • Glycerin · E422No flag
  • Tapioca dextrinNo flag
  • ColourNo flag
  • Titanium dioxide · E171High

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

  • Fd&c red #40 · E129High

    Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.

  • Fd&c yellow #5 · E102High

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

  • Fd&c blue #1 · E133Moderate

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

  • Shellac · E904No flag
  • Carnauba wax · E903No flag
  • Bht · E321Moderate

    Antioxidant; animal-study tumour/endocrine signals; structurally related to BHA.

  • PreservativeNo flag
  • PinwheelsNo flag
  • SugarNo flag›
  • Corn syrupNo flag›
  • Natural peppermint oilNo flag
  • ColourNo flag
  • Titanium dioxide · E171High

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

  • Fd&c red #40 lakeNo flag
Show original label text

Pre-baked gingerbread: enriched wheat flour (wheat flour, niacin, iron, ascorbic acid as a dough conditioner, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, enzyme, folic acid), sugar, vegetable oil shortening (palm), molasses, water, spice, leavening (sodium bicarbonate), salt. frosting: icing sugar (sugar, cornstarch), water, vegetable oil shortening (palm oil), corn syrup, modified cornstarch, salt, emulsifiers (mono-and diglycerides, polysorbate 60), artificial flavor, color (titanium dioxide), potassium sorbate (preservative), citric acid. mini beads: dextrose, corn syrup, citric acid, calcium stearate, tapioca dextrin, color (titanium dioxide, fd&c red #3, fd&c red #40, fd&c yellow #5, fd&c yellow #6, fd&c blue #1), shellac, carnauba wax, artificial flavor. pucker up candy: dextrose, corn syrup, citric acid, calcium stearate, tapioca dextrin, color (titanium dioxide, fd&c red #40, fd&c yellow #5, fd&c yellow #6, fd&c blue #1), shellac, carnauba wax, artificial flavor. gum balls: sugar, dextrose, corn syrup, gum base (soy), cornstarch, natural and artificial flavor, glycerin, tapioca dextrin, color (titanium dioxide, fd&c red #40, fd&c yellow #5, fd&c blue #1), shellac, carnauba wax, bht [to maintain freshness]). pinwheels: sugar, corn syrup, natural peppermint oil, colors (titanium dioxide, fd&c red #40 lake).

Alerts

Declared allergens

This product declares 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.
  • ErythrosineIodine-based red dye; thyroid effects in animal studies; restricted uses.
  • Brilliant blue FCFSynthetic dye; allergic-type reactions reported in sensitive individuals.
  • Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT)Antioxidant; animal-study tumour/endocrine signals; structurally related to BHA.

Per-ingredient concern · chemical identity, not food safety

What drives this

9 low · 5 not assessed

5 of 14 ingredients not yet assessed · Show all
  3. 12SpiceNot assessed

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