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Snacks · 0032913008439

Holiday gourmet assorted cookies

Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health critical · 9 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

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Why it's rated this way

9 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. 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.
  5. 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.
  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. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. DiphosphatesMinor 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

  • Flour53.6%No flag›
  • Wheat flour27.3%No flag›
  • Barley malt flour13.1%No flag›
  • Niacin · E3756.6%No flag
  • Reduced iron3.3%No flag›
  • Thiamin mononitrate1.6%No flag›
  • Riboflavin · E1010.8%No flag
  • Folic acid0.8%No flag›
  • Sugar14.6%No flag›
  • Palm oil14.6%No flag›
  • Eggs8.6%No flag›
  • Butter4.3%No flag›
  • Cream2.2%No flag›
  • Natural flavouring2.2%No flag
  • Colored candies2.2%No flag
  • Sugar1.1%No flag›
  • Corn starch0.5%No flag›
  • Vegetable oil0.3%No flag›
  • Palm oil0.1%No flag›
  • Palm kernel oil0.1%No flag›
  • Dextrin · E14000.1%No flag
  • Soya lecithin<0.1%No flag›
  • Confectioner's glaze<0.1%No flag
  • Natural and artificial flavouring<0.1%No flag
  • Red 40 lake · E129High

    Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.

  • Yellow 5 lake · E102High

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

  • Carnauba wax · E903No flag
  • Blue 1 lake · E133Moderate

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

  • Yellow 6 lake · E110High

    Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.

  • White confectionery coating1.1%No flag
  • Sugar0.5%No flag›
  • Vegetable fat0.3%No flag
  • Palm kernel oil0.1%No flag›
  • Palm oil0.1%No flag›
  • Whole milk powder0.1%No flag›
  • Whey powder<0.1%No flag
  • Buttermilk solids<0.1%No flag
  • Lactose<0.1%No flag›
  • Soya lecithinNo flag›
  • EmulsifierNo flag
  • Vanilla extractNo flag›
  • Chocolate coating0.5%No flag
  • Sugar0.3%No flag›
  • Vegetable fats0.1%No flag
  • Fat reduced cocoa powder<0.1%No flag
  • Soya lecithin<0.1%No flag›
  • Raspberry filling0.3%No flag
  • Water0.1%No flag›
  • High fructose corn syrup<0.1%No flag›
  • Red raspberries<0.1%No flag
  • Corn syrup<0.1%No flag›
  • SugarNo flag›
  • Food starch-modifiedNo 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
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Sodium citrateNo flag›
  • Red 40 · E129High

    Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.

  • Blue 1 · E133Moderate

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

  • Propylene glycol · E490No flag
  • Artificial flavouringNo flag
  • Sodium sulfate · E514iNo flag
  • Red and green sugars0.1%No flag
  • Sugar<0.1%No flag›
  • Confectioner's glaze<0.1%No flag
  • Carnauba wax · E903<0.1%No flag
  • Yellow 5 lake · E102High

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

  • Red 3 · E127Moderate

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

  • Blue 1 lake · E133Moderate

    Synthetic dye; allergic-type reactions reported 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.

  • Blue 2 · E132Moderate

    Synthetic dye; allergic-type reactions reported.

  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • Cocoa powder<0.1%No flag›
  • Raising agent<0.1%No flag
  • Corn starchNo flag›
  • E500iiNo flag
  • Sodium acid pyrophosphate · E450iNo flag
  • Monocalcium phosphate · E341iNo flag
  • Vanilla extract<0.1%No flag›
  • 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.

  • Diphosphates (E450)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

Enriched flour (wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), sugar, palm oil, eggs, butter (cream, natural flavorings), colored candies (sugar, cornstarch, vegetable oil [palm oil, palm kernel oil], dextrin, soy lecithin, confectioner's glaze, natural and artificial flavor, red 40 lake, yellow 5 lake, carnauba wax, blue 1 lake, yellow 6 lake), white confectionery coating (sugar, vegetable fat [palm kernel oil and/or palm oil], whole milk powder, whey powder, buttermilk solids, lactose, soy lecithin [emulsifier], vanilla extract), chocolate coating (sugar, vegetable fats, fat reduced cocoa powder, soy lecithin), raspberry filling (water, high fructose corn syrup, red raspberries, corn syrup, sugar, food starch-modified, citric acid, sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate [preservatives], salt, sodium citrate, red 40, blue 1, propylene glycol, artificial flavor, sodium sulfate), red and green sugars (sugar, confectioner's glaze, carnauba wax, yellow 5 lake, red 3, blue 1 lake, yellow 6, red 40, blue 2), salt, cocoa powder (processed with alkali), leavening (cornstarch, sodium bicarbonate, sodium acid pyrophosphate, monocalcium phosphate), vanilla extract.

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.
  • 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.
  • Sodium benzoatePreservative; can form trace benzene (a carcinogen) when combined with ascorbic acid; implicated in child hyperactivity studies.
  • Calcium phosphatesInorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
  • DiphosphatesInorganic 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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