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Harris TeeterDesserts · 0072036958204

Harris teeter, ice cream cake, chocolate & vanilla swirl

Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health critical · 12 additives of concern.

Food health
Critical
Chemical concern
Not assessed

Allergens

  • Dairy
  • Gluten
  • Soy

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 22 Apr 2020

Why it's rated this way

12 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.
  9. Sodium benzoateModerate concernPreservative; can form trace benzene (a carcinogen) when combined with ascorbic acid; implicated in child hyperactivity studies.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Preservative; can form trace benzene (a carcinogen) when combined with ascorbic acid; implicated in child hyperactivity studies.
    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.
  10. CarrageenanMinor concernDegraded carrageenan, and in some animal/in-vitro studies food-grade carrageenan, are linked to intestinal inflammation; human evidence is limited and contested.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Degraded carrageenan, and in some animal/in-vitro studies food-grade carrageenan, are linked to intestinal inflammation; human evidence is limited and contested.
    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.
  11. Polysorbate 80Minor 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.
  12. 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

  • Vanilla58.3%No flag›
  • Chocolate ice cream20.8%No flag
  • Milk10.4%No flag›
  • Cream5.2%No flag›
  • Sucrose2.6%No flag›
  • Corn syrup1.3%No flag›
  • Cocoa powder0.7%No flag›
  • Cocoa processed with alkali0.3%No flag
  • Sugar0.2%No flag›
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • Carrageenan · E407<0.1%Low

    Degraded carrageenan, and in some animal/in-vitro studies food-grade carrageenan, are linked to intestinal inflammation; human evidence is limited and contested.

  • Vanilla<0.1%No flag›
  • Skimmed milk powder0.3%No flag
  • Whey powder0.2%No flag
  • Stabiliser<0.1%No flag
  • Mono- and diglycerides · E471<0.1%No flag
  • Guar gum · E412<0.1%No flag
  • Locust bean gum · E410<0.1%No flag
  • Calcium sulfate · E516No flag
  • Polysorbate 80 · E433Low

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

  • Carrageenan · E407Low

    Degraded carrageenan, and in some animal/in-vitro studies food-grade carrageenan, are linked to intestinal inflammation; human evidence is limited and contested.

  • Natural and artificial flavouring<0.1%No flag
  • Chocolate crunch10.4%No flag
  • Wheat flour5.2%No flag›
  • Sugar2.6%No flag›
  • Soya oil1.3%No flag›
  • Coconut oil0.7%No flag›
  • Partially hydrogenated soybean oil0.3%No flag›
  • Caramel color · E150a0.2%No flag
  • Corn syrup<0.1%No flag›
  • Wheat gluten<0.1%No flag›
  • Cocoa processed with alkali<0.1%No flag
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • Soya lecithinNo flag›
  • E500iiNo flag
  • Soya flourNo flag›
  • Natural and artificial flavouringNo flag
  • VanillinNo flag›
  • Vanilla icing5.2%No flag
  • Sugar2.6%No flag›
  • Palm kernel oil1.3%No flag›
  • Soya oil0.7%No flag›
  • Water0.3%No flag›
  • Corn syrup0.2%No flag›
  • Dextrose<0.1%No flag›
  • Sodium caseinate<0.1%No flag›
  • Potassium sorbate · E202<0.1%No flag
  • Preservative<0.1%No flag
  • Modified cellulose<0.1%No flag›
  • Polysorbate 60 · E435No flag
  • Artificial flavouringNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Sodium citrateNo flag›
  • Soy proteinNo flag›
  • Mono- and diglycerides · E471No flag
  • Sodium benzoate · E211Moderate

    Preservative; can form trace benzene (a carcinogen) when combined with ascorbic acid; implicated in child hyperactivity studies.

  • PreservativeNo flag
  • Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids · E475No flag
  • Soya lecithinNo flag›
  • Xanthan gum · E415No flag
  • Topping2.6%No flag
  • Palm kernel oil1.3%No flag›
  • Water0.7%No flag›
  • Sugar0.3%No flag›
  • Corn syrup0.2%No flag›
  • Polysorbate 60 · E435<0.1%No flag
  • Modified cellulose<0.1%No flag›
  • Natural and artificial flavouring<0.1%No flag
  • Sorbitan monostearate · E491<0.1%No flag
  • Sodium stearoyl lactylate · E481No flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Soya lecithinNo flag›
  • Sodium citrateNo flag›
  • Xanthan gum · E415No flag
  • Annatto colorNo flag›
  • Cake decorations2.6%No flag
  • Sugar1.3%No flag›
  • Rice flour0.7%No flag›
  • Cottonseed0.3%No flag›
  • Soya oil0.2%No flag›
  • Water<0.1%No flag›
  • High fructose corn syrup<0.1%No flag›
  • Glycerine · E422<0.1%No flag
  • Corn starch<0.1%No flag›
  • Cellulose gum · E466Low

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

  • Carrageenan · E407Low

    Degraded carrageenan, and in some animal/in-vitro studies food-grade carrageenan, are linked to intestinal inflammation; human evidence is limited and contested.

  • Soya lecithinNo flag›
  • Modified food starchNo flag›
  • Confectioners glazeNo flag
  • Gum tragacanthNo flag›
  • Titanium dioxide · E171High

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

  • Gum arabic · E414No flag
  • Xanthan gum · E415No flag
  • Citric acid · E330No flag
  • Sodium benzoate · E211Moderate

    Preservative; can form trace benzene (a carcinogen) when combined with ascorbic acid; implicated in child hyperactivity studies.

  • Potassium sorbate · E202No flag
  • PreservativeNo flag
  • May contain one and more ofNo flag
  • Yellow 5 · E102High

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

  • Yellow 6 · E110High

    Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.

  • Red 40 · E129High

    Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.

  • Red 3 · E127Moderate

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

  • Blue 1 · E133Moderate

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

  • Blue 2 · E132Moderate

    Synthetic dye; allergic-type reactions reported.

  • Artificial flavouringNo flag
  • Ammonia caramel (E150C)Moderate

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

Show original label text

Vanilla and chocolate ice cream (milk, cream, sucrose, corn syrup, cocoa powder (cocoa processed with alkali, sugar, salt, carrageenan, vanilla), nonfat dry milk, whey powder, stabilizer (mono & diglycerides, guar gum, locust bean gum, calcium sulfate, polysorbate 80, carrageenan), natural and artificial flavors), chocolate crunch (wheat flour, sugar, soybean oil, coconut oil, partially hydrogenated soybean oil, caramel color, corn syrup, wheat gluten, cocoa processed with alkali, salt, soy lecithin, sodium bicarbonate, soy flour, natural and artificial flavor, vanillin), vanilla icing (sugar, partially hydrogenated palm kernel oil and/or soybean oil, water, corn syrup, dextrose, sodium caseinate, potassium sorbate (preservative), modified cellulose, polysorbate 60, artificial flavors, salt, sodium citrate, soy protein concentrate, mono & diglycerides, sodium benzoate (preservative), polyglycerol esters of fatty acids, soy lecithin, xanthan gum), topping (partially hydrogenated palm kernel oil, water, sugar, corn syrup, polysorbate 60, modified cellulose, natural and artificial flavors, sorbitan monostearate, sodium stearoyl lactylate, salt, soy lecithin, sodium citrate, xanthan gum, annatto color), cake decorations (sugar, rice flour, partially hydrogenated cottonseed and soybean oils, water, high fructose corn syrup, glycerine, corn starch, cellulose gum, carrageenan, soy lecithin, modified food starch, confectioners glaze, gum tragacanth, titanium dioxide, gum arabic, xanthan gum, citric acid, sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate (preservatives), may contain one or more of (yellow 5, yellow 6, red 40, red 3, blue 1, blue 2), artificial flavor).

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Declared allergens

This product declares Dairy, Gluten, Soy.

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 22 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.
  • Sodium benzoatePreservative; can form trace benzene (a carcinogen) when combined with ascorbic acid; implicated in child hyperactivity studies.
  • CarrageenanDegraded carrageenan, and in some animal/in-vitro studies food-grade carrageenan, are linked to intestinal inflammation; human evidence is limited and contested.
  • Polysorbate 80Synthetic emulsifier linked in animal and in-vitro studies to gut-microbiome disruption and intestinal inflammation; human evidence is emerging.
  • Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC)Synthetic emulsifier linked in animal and in-vitro studies to gut-microbiome disruption and intestinal inflammation; human evidence is emerging.

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