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Labree's Bakery IncSnacks · 0074555049920

La Bree's Bakery, Game Day Gold Cupcakes

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

Food health
Critical
Chemical concern
Not assessed

Allergens

  • Dairy
  • Egg
  • Gluten
  • Soy

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 22 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. 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.
  8. Phosphoric acidMinor concernAcidulant (colas); high total phosphate intake linked to bone-mineral and renal concerns in some studies.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Acidulant (colas); high total phosphate intake linked to bone-mineral and renal concerns in some 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.

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

Ingredients

  • Cake50%No flag
  • Sugar25%No flag›
  • Fortified wheat flour12.5%No flag
  • Flour6.3%No flag›
  • Niacin · E3753.1%No flag
  • Iron1.6%No flag›
  • Thiamin mononitrate0.8%No flag›
  • Riboflavin · E1010.4%No flag
  • Folic acid0.4%No flag›
  • Water6.3%No flag›
  • Eggs3.1%No flag›
  • Soya oil1.6%No flag›
  • Vegetable fat0.8%No flag
  • Palm oil0.4%No flag›
  • Mono- and diglycerides · E4710.2%No flag
  • Polysorbate 60 · E4350.2%No flag
  • Corn syrup0.4%No flag›
  • Food starch-modified0.2%No flag›
  • Whey<0.1%No flag›
  • Vital wheat<0.1%No flag
  • Gluten<0.1%No flag›
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • Sodium aluminum phosphate · E541No flag
  • DextroseNo flag›
  • Titanium dioxide · E171High

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

  • 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
  • PreservativeNo flag
  • Oleyl lactylic acidNo flag
  • E500iiNo flag
  • Sorbitan monostearate · E491No flag
  • Polysorbate 60 · E435No flag
  • Propylene glycol monoestersNo flag
  • Mono- and diglycerides · E471No flag
  • Datem · E472eNo flag
  • E160aiNo flag
  • Soya lecithinNo flag›
  • Artificial flavouringNo flag
  • Yellow 5 · E102High

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

  • Gum arabic · E414No flag
  • Citric acid · E330No flag
  • Xanthan gum · E415No flag
  • Phosphoric acid · E338Low

    Acidulant (colas); high total phosphate intake linked to bone-mineral and renal concerns in some studies.

  • Icing25%No flag
  • Sugar12.5%No flag›
  • Vegetable fat6.3%No flag
  • Palm oil3.1%No flag›
  • Mono- and diglycerides · E4711.6%No flag
  • Polysorbate 60 · E4351.6%No flag
  • Water3.1%No flag›
  • Cocoa1.6%No flag›
  • Corn syrup0.8%No flag›
  • Glycerin · E4220.4%No flag
  • Corn starch0.2%No flag›
  • Food starch-modified<0.1%No flag›
  • Guar gum · E412<0.1%No flag
  • Natural and artificial vanilla and butter flavors<0.1%No flag
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • Sorbitan monostearate · E491No flag
  • Polysorbate 60 · E435No flag
  • MonoglyceridesNo flag›
  • Phosphoric acid · E338Low

    Acidulant (colas); high total phosphate intake linked to bone-mineral and renal concerns in some 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
  • PreservativeNo flag
  • Gum arabic · E414No flag
  • Citric acid · E330No flag
  • Xanthan gum · E415No 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.

  • Green 3 · E143No flag
  • Blue 1 · E133Moderate

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

  • Red 3 · E127Moderate

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

  • Toppings25%No flag
  • Sugar12.5%No flag›
  • Modified corn starch6.3%No flag›
  • Palm kernel oil3.1%No flag›
  • Corn starch1.6%No flag›
  • Artificial flavouring0.8%No flag
  • Soya lecithin0.4%No flag›
  • Gum arabic · E4140.2%No flag
  • Cocoa<0.1%No flag›
  • Fd&c blue 1 · E133<0.1%Moderate

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

  • Red 3 · E127<0.1%Moderate

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

  • Yellow 5 · E102<0.1%High

    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.

  • Confectioners glazeNo flag
  • Polysorbate 60 · E435No flag
Show original label text

Cake [sugar, bleached enriched wheat flour (flour, niacin, iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), water, eggs, soybean oil, vegetable shortening (palm oil, mono and diglycerides, polysorbate 60), corn syrup, food starch-modified, whey, vital wheat, gluten, salt, sodium aluminum phosphate, dextrose, titanium dioxide, sodium propionate and potassium sorbate (preservatives), oleyl lactylic acid, sodium bicarbonate, sorbitan monostearate, polysorbate 60, propylene glycol monoesters, mono and diglycerides, datem, beta carotene, soy lecithin, artificial flavor, yellow 5, gum arabic, citric acid, xanthan gum, phosphoric acid], icing [sugar, vegetable shortening (palm oil, mono and diglycerides, polysorbate 60), water, cocoa (processed with alkali), corn syrup, glycerin, corn starch, food starch-modified, guar gum, natural and artificial vanilla and butter flavors, salt, sorbitan monostearate, polysorbate 60, monoglycerides, phosphoric acid, sodium propionate and potassium sorbate (preservatives), gum arabic, citric acid, xanthan gum, yellow 5, yellow 6, red 40, green 3, blue 1, red 3], toppings [sugar, modified corn starch, palm kernel oil, corn starch, artificial flavor, soy lecithin, gum arabic, cocoa (processed with alkali), fd&c blue 1, red 3, yellow 5, yellow 6, red 40, confectioners glaze, polysorbate 60].

Alerts

Declared allergens

This product declares Dairy, Egg, 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.
  • Brilliant blue FCFSynthetic dye; allergic-type reactions reported in sensitive individuals.
  • Sodium propionatePropionate preservatives have been associated in limited studies with behavioural/irritability effects in children and with migraine in sensitive individuals; evidence is weak.
  • Phosphoric acidAcidulant (colas); high total phosphate intake linked to bone-mineral and renal concerns in some studies.

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