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Gingerbread house kit

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

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. 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. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.

A food's rating also reflects nutrition (Nutri-Score) and processing (NOVA); the additives above are the ingredient-level part of it.

Ingredients

  • Gingerbread50.6%No flag
  • Wheat flour25.6%No flag›
  • Flour25%No flag›
  • Fungal-amylase24.7%No flag›
  • Niacin · E37512.3%No flag
  • Iron6.2%No flag›
  • Thiamin mononitrate3.1%No flag›
  • Riboflavin · E1011.5%No flag
  • Folic acid0.8%No flag›
  • Sugar0.4%No flag›
  • Vegetable fat0.2%No flag
  • Soya bean<0.1%No flag›
  • Cottonseed oil<0.1%No flag›
  • Molasses<0.1%No flag›
  • Spice<0.1%No flag›
  • Ginger<0.1%No flag›
  • Cinnamon<0.1%No flag›
  • AllspiceNo flag›
  • CloveNo flag›
  • Raising agent<0.1%No flag
  • E500ii<0.1%No flag
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • Caramel color · E150aNo flag
  • White ready-to-use icingNo flag
  • Confectioner's sugarNo flag
  • SugarNo flag›
  • Corn starchNo flag›
  • WaterNo flag›
  • Vegetable fatNo flag
  • Soya beanNo flag›
  • Cottonseed oilNo flag›
  • Corn syrupNo flag›
  • Food starch-modifiedNo flag›
  • CornNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Mono- and diglycerides · E471No flag
  • Titanium dioxide · E171High

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

  • ColourNo flag
  • Artificial flavouringNo flag
  • Citric acid · E330No flag
  • Polysorbate 60 · E435No flag
  • Potassium sorbate · E202No flag
  • PreservativeNo flag
  • White icing mortarNo flag
  • Confectioner's sugarNo flag
  • SugarNo flag›
  • Corn starchNo flag›
  • SugarNo flag›
  • Egg whiteNo flag›
  • Vegetable fatNo flag
  • Partially hydrogenated soybean oilNo flag›
  • Corn syrup solidsNo flag›
  • Sodium caseinateNo flag›
  • Mono- and diglycerides · E471No flag
  • Corn starchNo flag›
  • Titanium dioxide · E171High

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

  • ColourNo flag
  • Ammonium aluminum sulphate · E523No flag
  • Gum arabic · E414No flag
  • Cream of tartar · E336iNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Artificial flavouringNo flag
  • Magnesium oxide · E530No flag
  • Mini sugared gum dropsNo flag
  • SugarNo flag›
  • Corn syrupNo flag›
  • Food starch-modifiedNo flag›
  • CornNo flag›
  • Food starch-modifiedNo flag›
  • PotatoNo flag›
  • ArtificialNo flag
  • Natural flavouringNo flag
  • Citric acid · E330No flag
  • 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.

  • Fd&c blue #2 · E132Moderate

    Synthetic dye; allergic-type reactions reported.

  • Fd&c red #40 · E129High

    Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.

  • Fd&c red #3 · E127Moderate

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

  • Mini red and green candiesNo flag
  • DextroseNo flag›
  • Corn syrupNo flag›
  • Citric acid · E330No flag
  • Calcium stearateNo flag›
  • Tapioca dextrinNo flag
  • Titanium dioxide · E171High

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

  • ColourNo flag
  • Confectioner's glazeNo flag
  • Carnauba wax · E903No flag
  • Artificial flavouringNo flag
  • 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.

  • RedNo flag
  • Green pinwheelsNo flag
  • SugarNo flag›
  • Corn syrupNo flag›
  • Fd&c red #40 lakeNo flag
  • 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.

  • Natural peppermint flavouringNo flag
  • Starlight mini ballsNo flag
  • SugarNo flag›
  • Corn syrupNo flag›
  • Natural peppermint oilNo flag
  • Fd&c red #40 · E129High

    Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.

  • Fd&c blue #1 · E133Moderate

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

  • 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.

  • Ammonia caramel (E150C)Moderate

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

Show original label text

Gingerbread: enriched bleached wheat flour (flour, fungal-amylase, niacin, iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), sugar, vegetable shortening (hydrogenated soybean and/or cottonseed oil), molasses, spices (ginger, cinnamon, allspice, cloves), leavening (baking soda), salt, caramel color. white ready-to-use icing: confectioner's sugar (sugar, corn starch), water, vegetable shortening (hydrogenated soybean and/or cottonseed oil), corn syrup, food starch-modified (corn), salt, mono and diglycerides, titanium dioxide (color), artificial flavor, citric acid, polysorbate 60, potassium sorbate (preservative). white icing mortar: confectioner's sugar (sugar, corn starch), sugar, dried egg albumen, vegetable shortening powder [partially hydrogenated soybean oil, corn syrup solids, sodium caseinate (milk), mono and diglycerides], corn starch, titanium dioxide (color), ammonium aluminum sulphate, gum arabic, cream of tartar, salt, artificial flavor, magnesium oxide. mini sugared gum drops: sugar, corn syrup, food starch-modified (corn), food starch-modified (potato), artificial and natural flavors, citric acid, fd&c yellow #5, fd&c yellow #6, fd&c blue #1, fd&c blue #2, fd&c red #40, fd&c red #3. mini red and green candies: dextrose, corn syrup, citric acid, calcium stearate, tapioca dextrin, titanium dioxide (color), confectioner's glaze, carnauba wax, artificial flavors, fd&c red #40, fd&c yellow #5, fd&c blue #1. red/green pinwheels: sugar, corn syrup, fd&c red #40 lake, fd&c yellow #5, fd&c blue #1, natural peppermint flavor. starlight mini balls: sugar, corn syrup, natural peppermint oil, fd&c red #40, fd&c blue #1, fd&c yellow #5, fd&c yellow #6.

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

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