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Gingerbread townhouse kit

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

Food health
Critical
Chemical concern
Not assessed

Allergens

  • Dairy
  • Egg
  • Gluten

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. 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. Potassium phosphatesMinor 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.
  8. 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

  • Gingerbread50.5%No flag
  • Fortified wheat flour25.5%No flag
  • Wheat flour25%No flag›
  • Niacin · E37524.7%No flag
  • Iron12.4%No flag›
  • Fungal-amylase6.2%No flag›
  • Ascorbic acid · E3003.1%No flag
  • Thiamin mononitrate1.5%No flag›
  • Riboflavin · E1010.8%No flag
  • Folic acid0.4%No flag›
  • Sugar0.2%No flag›
  • Vegetable fat<0.1%No flag
  • Palm oil<0.1%No flag›
  • Modified palm oil<0.1%No flag
  • Molasses<0.1%No flag›
  • Water<0.1%No flag›
  • E500ii<0.1%No flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • SpiceNo flag›
  • CinnamonNo flag›
  • GingerNo flag›
  • AllspiceNo flag›
  • CloveNo flag›
  • Ready-to-use white icingNo flag
  • SugarNo flag›
  • WaterNo flag›
  • Vegetable fatNo flag
  • Palm oilNo flag›
  • Modified palm oilNo flag
  • Mono- and diglycerides · E471No flag
  • Polysorbate 60 · E435No flag
  • Corn syrupNo flag›
  • Corn starchNo flag›
  • Modified corn starchNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Artificial flavouringNo flag
  • Titanium dioxide · E171High

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

  • ColourNo flag
  • Potassium sorbate · E202No flag
  • PreservativeNo flag
  • Citric acid · E330No flag
  • White icing mortarNo flag
  • SugarNo flag›
  • MeringueNo flag
  • SugarNo flag›
  • Egg whiteNo flag›
  • Corn starchNo flag›
  • Gum arabic · E414No flag
  • Cream of tartar · E336iNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Aluminum ammonium sulfate · E523No flag
  • Artificial flavouringNo flag
  • Modified corn starchNo flag›
  • Vegetable oil shorteningNo flag
  • Palm oilNo flag›
  • MaltodextrinNo flag›
  • Sodium caseinateNo flag›
  • Potassium phosphate · E340Low

    Inorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.

  • Mono- and diglycerides · E471No flag
  • Sodium phosphate · E339No flag
  • Titanium dioxide · E171High

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

  • ColourNo flag
  • Candy roundsNo flag
  • Corn syrupNo flag›
  • SugarNo flag›
  • Modified corn starchNo flag›
  • Artificial flavouringNo flag
  • Citric acid · E330No flag
  • Fd&c red #3 · E127Moderate

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

  • 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.

  • Mini multi-colored 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 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 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 blue #1 · E133Moderate

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

  • Multi-colored pinwheelsNo flag
  • SugarNo flag›
  • Corn syrupNo flag›
  • Citric acid · E330No flag
  • Titanium dioxide · E171High

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

  • ColourNo flag
  • Natural and artificial flavouringNo 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 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 blue #1 · E133Moderate

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

  • Multi-colored lightbulbsNo 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 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 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 blue #1 · E133Moderate

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

  • Green fondantNo flag
  • Confectioners' sugarNo flag
  • SugarNo flag›
  • Corn starchNo flag›
  • Corn syrupNo flag›
  • Vegetable fatNo flag
  • Palm oilNo flag›
  • Modified palm oilNo flag
  • Mono- and diglycerides · E471No flag
  • Polysorbate 60 · E435No flag
  • WaterNo flag›
  • Glycerin · E422No flag
  • Modified tapioca starchNo flag
  • Cellulose gum · E466Low

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

  • Gum tragacanthNo flag›
  • Artificial flavouringNo flag
  • E262iiNo 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.

  • Potassium sorbate · E202No flag
  • PreservativeNo flag
Show original label text

Gingerbread: enriched wheat flour (wheat flour, niacin, iron, fungal-amylase, ascorbic acid, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), sugar, vegetable shortening (palm oil, modified palm oil), molasses, water, baking soda, salt, spices (cinnamon, ginger, allspice, cloves). ready-to-use white icing: sugar, water, vegetable shortening (palm oil, modified palm oil, mono - and diglycerides, polysorbate 60), corn syrup, corn starch, modified corn starch, salt, artificial flavor, titanium dioxide (color), potassium sorbate (preservative), citric acid. white icing mortar: sugar, meringue powder (sugar, dried egg white, corn starch, gum arabic, cream of tartar, salt, aluminum ammonium sulfate, artificial flavor), modified corn starch, vegetable oil shortening (palm oil, maltodextrin, sodium caseinate, potassium phosphate, mono - and diglycerides, sodium phosphate), titanium dioxide (color). candy rounds: corn syrup, sugar, modified corn starch, artificial flavors, citric acid, fd&c red #3, fd&c yellow #5, fd&c yellow #6, fd&c blue #1. mini multi-colored candies: dextrose, corn syrup, citric acid, calcium stearate, tapioca dextrin, titanium dioxide (color), confectioner's glaze, carnauba wax, artificial flavor, fd&c yellow #5, fd&c yellow #6, fd&c red #3, fd&c red #40, fd&c blue #1. multi-colored pinwheels: sugar, corn syrup, citric acid, titanium dioxide (color), natural and artificial flavors, fd&c yellow #5, fd&c yellow #6, fd&c red #3, fd&c red #40, fd&c blue #1. multi-colored lightbulbs: dextrose, corn syrup, citric acid, calcium stearate, tapioca dextrin, titanium dioxide (color), confectioner's glaze, carnauba wax, artificial flavors, fd&c yellow #5, fd&c yellow #6, fd&c red #3, fd&c red #40, fd&c blue #1. green fondant: confectioners' sugar (sugar, corn starch), corn syrup, vegetable shortening (palm oil, modified palm oil, mono - and diglycerides, polysorbate 60), water, glycerin, modified tapioca starch, cellulose gum, gum tragacanth, artificial flavor, sodium diacetate, fd&c yellow #5, fd&c blue #1, potassium sorbate (preservative).

Alerts

Declared allergens

This product declares Dairy, Egg, Gluten.

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.
  • Potassium phosphatesInorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
  • Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC)Synthetic emulsifier linked in animal and in-vitro studies to gut-microbiome disruption and intestinal inflammation; human evidence is emerging.

Per-ingredient concern · chemical identity, not food safety

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6 moderate · 4 low · 4 not assessed

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