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Heinemann's bakeriesSnacks · 0076185552177

Cream Cheese Banana Cake With Salted Caramel Frosting, Cream Cheese Banana With Salted Caramel Frosting

Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health critical · 5 additives of concern.

Food health
Critical
Chemical concern
Not assessed

Allergens

  • Dairy

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 3 May 2025

Why it's rated this way

5 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. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Sodium propionateMinor concernPropionate preservatives have been associated in limited studies with behavioural/irritability effects in children and with migraine in sensitive individuals; evidence is weak.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Propionate preservatives have been associated in limited studies with behavioural/irritability effects in children and with migraine in sensitive individuals; evidence is weak.
    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. Calcium 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.

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

Ingredients

  • Sugar Enriched Wheat Flour Bleached Flour51.4%No flag
  • Niacin Reduced Iron24.3%No flag
  • Thiamin mononitrate12.2%No flag›
  • Riboflavn Folic Acid6.1%No flag
  • Soybe An Oil3%No flag
  • Raising agent1.5%No flag
  • E500ii0.8%No flag
  • Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate Sodium Aluminum Phosphate Monocalcium Phosphate0.4%No flag
  • Aluminum Sulfate · E5200.4%No flag
  • Food Starch-Modified Dextrose Propylene Glycol mono- and Diesters Of Fatty Acids0.8%No flag
  • Mono- and Diglycerides With Bht and Citric Acid As Preservatives0.4%No flag
  • Salt Nonfat Milk Solids Sorbitan Monostearate0.2%No flag
  • Artificial Flavor Soy Lecithin Xanthan Gum Cellulose Gum Polysorbate 60 Wheat Starch Silicon Dioxide Water Sucrose Maltodextrin<0.1%No flag
  • Egg Whites Guar Gum Triethyl Citrate Whole Eggs Margarine Palm Oil Water<0.1%No flag
  • Soybe An Oil<0.1%No flag
  • Salt With mono- and Diglycerides Added Colored With Annatto Calcium Disodium Edta Added As A Preservative Artificial Butter Flavor Vitamin A Palmitate Added) Whey Leavening Baking Soda Sodium Aluminum Phosphate Aluminum Sulfate<0.1%No flag
  • Vital Wheat GlutenNo flag
  • Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate Tricalcium Phosphate Ascorbic AcidNo flag
  • Flour treatment agentNo flag
  • Cream Cheese Pasteurized Milk Cream Cheese CultureNo flag
  • Carob Bean Gum · E410No flag
  • FatNo flag
  • Palm OilNo flag›
  • Soybe An Oil With mono- and Diglycerides and Polysorbate 60 AddedNo flag
  • Tbhq · E319No flag
  • Citric Acid Added To Protect FlavorNo flag
  • Hydrogenated Palm Kernel OilNo flag›
  • Cocoa Processed With AlkaliNo flag
  • BananaNo flag›
  • BananaNo flag›
  • Citric Acid Ascorbic AcidNo flag
  • High Fructose Corn Syrup PreservativesNo flag
  • Sodium Benzoate · E211Moderate

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

  • Sodium Propionate · E281Low

    Propionate preservatives have been associated in limited studies with behavioural/irritability effects in children and with migraine in sensitive individuals; evidence is weak.

  • Potassium Sorbate · E202No flag
  • Artificial flavouringNo flag
  • Yellow 5 · E102High

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

  • Chocolate Liquor VanillinNo flag
  • Artificial flavouringNo flag
  • Cocoa Butter Natural Vanilla Extract Corn Syrup Reconstituted Milk WaterNo flag
  • Milk powderNo flag
  • ButterNo flag›
  • CreamNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Invert Sugar Bha As An Antioxidant Natural FlavorsNo flag
  • Ammonium Carbonate · E503iNo flag
  • Custard Water Corn Syrup High Fructose Corn Syrup Sugar Food Starch-Modified Agar-Agar Caramel Color Natural and Artificial Flavor Palm OilNo flag
  • Phosphoric Acid Polysorbate 80 Sodium Benzoate Sorbic AcidNo flag
  • Salt Titanium Dioxide Xanthan Gum Yellow 8 Yellow 5) Orange Pulp Glycerin Calcium Silicate Bourbonnais VanillaNo flag
  • Natural and Artificial Flavors WaterNo flag
  • Ethyl Alcohol · E1510No flag
  • Caramel Color · E150aNo flag
  • PartiallyNo flag
  • Ammonia caramel (E150C)Moderate

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

  • Calcium phosphates (E341)Low

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

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Sugar Enriched Wheat Flour Bleached Flour, Niacin Reduced Iron. Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavn Folic Acid, Soybe An Oil. Leavening (Baking Soda, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate Sodium Aluminum Phosphate Monocalcium Phosphate, Aluminum Sulfate) Food Starch-Modified Dextrose Propylene Glycol Mono & Diesters Of Fatty Acids. Mono & Diglycerides With Bht & Citric Acid As Preservatives, Salt Nonfat Milk Solids Sorbitan Monostearate, Artificial Flavor Soy Lecithin Xanthan Gum Cellulose Gum Polysorbate 60 Wheat Starch Silicon Dioxide Water Sucrose Maltodextrin, Egg Whites Guar Gum Triethyl Citrate Whole Eggs Margarine Palm Oil Water, Soybe An Oil, Salt With Mono And Diglycerides Added Colored With Annatto Calcium Disodium Edta Added As A Preservative Artificial Butter Flavor Vitamin A Palmitate Added) Whey Leavening Baking Soda Sodium Aluminum Phosphate Aluminum Sulfate, Vital Wheat Gluten, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate Tricalcium Phosphate Ascorbic Acid (Dough Conditioner) Cream Cheese Pasteurized Milk Cream Cheese Culture, Carob Bean Gum), Shortening (Palm Oil & Soybe An Oil With Mono - And Diglycerides And Polysorbate 60 Added, Tbhq And Citric Acid Added To Protect Flavor). Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil, Cocoa Processed With Alkali, Banana Puree (Banana, Citric Acid Ascorbic Acid), High Fructose Corn Syrup Preservatives (Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Propionate, Potassium Sorbate), Artificial Flavor. Yellow 5, Chocolate Liquor Vanillin (An Artificial Flavoring) Cocoa Butter Natural Vanilla Extract Corn Syrup Reconstituted Milk Water, Powdered Milk), Butter (Cream, Salt). Invert Sugar Bha As An Antioxidant Natural Flavors, Ammonium Carbonate, Custard Water Corn Syrup High Fructose Corn Syrup Sugar Food Starch-Modified Agar-Agar Caramel Color Natural & Artificial Flavor Palm Oil, Phosphoric Acid Polysorbate 80 Sodium Benzoate Sorbic Acid, Salt Titanium Dioxide Xanthan Gum Yellow 8 Yellow 5) Orange Pulp Glycerin Calcium Silicate Bourbonnais Vanilla (Natural And Artificial Flavors Water, Ethyl Alcohol, Caramel Color, Partially

Alerts

Declared allergens

This product declares Dairy.

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 3 May 2025

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.
  • 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.
  • Sodium propionatePropionate preservatives have been associated in limited studies with behavioural/irritability effects in children and with migraine in sensitive individuals; evidence is weak.
  • Calcium 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

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