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Maplehurst Bakeries LlcSnacks · 0822712101628

Moist chocolate cake

Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health critical · 11 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

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Why it's rated this way

11 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. 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.
  9. Potassium 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.
  10. 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.
  11. 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

  • Sugar51.7%No flag›
  • Fortified wheat flour24.1%No flag
  • Flour12.1%No flag›
  • Niacin · E3756%No flag
  • Iron3%No flag›
  • Thiamin mononitrate1.5%No flag›
  • Riboflavin · E1010.8%No flag
  • Folic acid0.8%No flag›
  • Water12.1%No flag›
  • Vegetable fat6%No flag
  • Partially hydrogenated soybeen3%No flag
  • Oil1.5%No flag›
  • Cottonseed oil0.8%No flag›
  • Palm oil0.4%No flag›
  • Coconut oil0.4%No flag›
  • Butter3%No flag›
  • Whole eggs1.5%No flag
  • Skimmed milk0.8%No flag
  • Cocoa processed with alkali0.4%No flag
  • Modified food starch0.2%No flag›
  • Contains 2% and less<0.1%No flag
  • Raising agent<0.1%No flag
  • E500ii<0.1%No flag
  • Sodium aluminum phosphate · E541<0.1%No flag
  • Sodium acid pyrophosphate · E450i<0.1%No flag
  • Monocalcium phosphate · E341i<0.1%No flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • DextroseNo flag›
  • Natural and artificial flavouringNo flag
  • Guar gum · E412No flag
  • Xanthan gum · E415No flag
  • Gelatin · E428No flag
  • AlginNo flag›
  • Mono- and diglycerides · E471No flag
  • Propylene glycol mono- and diestersNo flag
  • Soya lecithinNo flag›
  • Polysorbate 60 · E435No flag
  • Sodium stearoyl lactylate · E481No flag
  • Acetic acid esters of monoglyceridesNo flag
  • Potassium phosphate · E340Low

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

  • ColourNo flag
  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Blue 1 · E133Moderate

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

  • Blue 2 · E132Moderate

    Synthetic dye; allergic-type reactions reported.

  • Titanium dioxide · E171High

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

  • PreservativeNo 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
  • Methyl and propyl parabensNo flag
  • Citric acid · E330No 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.

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Sugar, bleached enriched wheat flour, (bleached flour, niacin, iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), water, vegetable shortening (partially hydrogenated soybeen, cottonseed, palm and coconut oils), butter, whole eggs, skim milk, cocoa processed with alkali, modified food starch, contains 2% or less: leavening (sodium bicarbonate, sodium aluminum phosphate, sodium acid pyrophosphate, monocalcium phosphate), salt, dextrose, natural and artificial flavor, guar gum, xanthan gum, gelatin, algin, mono & diglycerides, propylene glycol mono and diesters, soy lecithin, polysorbate 60, sodium stearoyl lactylate, acetic acid esters of monoglycerides, potassium phosphate, colors (red 40, red 3, yellow 5, yellow 6, blue 1, blue 2, titanium dioxide), preservatives (sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, methyl and propyl parabens, citric acid).

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