Declared allergens
This product declares Dairy, Soy.
Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 22 Apr 2020
Gourmet select, holiday popcorn tin, caramel, cheese & butter
Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health critical · 4 additives of concern.
- Critical
Allergens
- Dairy
- Soy
Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 22 Apr 2020
Why it's rated this way
4 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.
Monosodium glutamate (MSG)Moderate concernFlavour enhancer; self-reported intolerance ('MSG symptom complex'); EFSA flagged exposure above the group ADI.
- What it is
- Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
- Why it's flagged
- Flavour enhancer; self-reported intolerance ('MSG symptom complex'); EFSA flagged exposure above the group ADI.
- 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 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.
Ingredients
- Cheddar0.4%No flag
- Pasteurised milk<0.1%No flag
- Annatto · E160b<0.1%No flag
- Lactic ferments<0.1%No flag
- Colour<0.1%No flag
- E339ii<0.1%No flag
- Lactic acid · E270<0.1%No flag
- Tbhq · E319No flag
- E160aiNo flag
- Natural and artificial flavouringNo flag
- Monosodium glutamate · E621Moderate
Flavour enhancer; self-reported intolerance ('MSG symptom complex'); EFSA flagged exposure above the group ADI.
- 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.
- Yellow 5 lake · E102High
Southampton study link to hyperactivity/attention effects in children; can trigger reactions in sensitive individuals.
- Citric acid to preserve freshnessNo flag
- Caramel cornNo flag
- An emulsifierNo flag
- E500iiNo flag
- Butter popcornNo flag
- Natural and artificial flavouringNo flag
- E160aiNo flag
- ColourNo flag
- Tbhq · E319No flag
- Bha · E320No flag
- Citric acid added to preserve freshnessNo flag
- Sodium phosphates (E339)Low
Inorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
Show original label text
(cheese popcorn) popcorn, soybean oil, maltodextrin, whey, reduced lactose whey, canola oil, corn starch, cheddar and blue cheese (pasteurized milk, salt, annatto extract, cheese culture, enzymes), salt, color added, disodium phosphate, lactic acid, tbhq, butter (cream, water, salt), beta carotene, natural and artificial flavor, buttermilk, monosodium glutamate, yellow 6, yellow 5, yellow 5 lake and citric acid to preserve freshness. (caramel corn) corn syrup, popcorn, molasses, butter, soybean oil, salt, soy lecithin (an emulsifier), sodium bicarbonate. (butter popcorn) popcorn, soybean oil, salt, natural and artificial flavors, beta carotene (color), tbhq, bha and citric acid added to preserve freshness.
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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.
- Monosodium glutamate (MSG)Flavour enhancer; self-reported intolerance ('MSG symptom complex'); EFSA flagged exposure above the group ADI.
- Sodium phosphatesInorganic 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
- MaltodextrinModerate concern
- SaltModerate concern
- MolassesModerate concern
8 of 14 ingredients not yet assessed · Show allHide
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