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Milk chocolate

Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health critical · 6 additives of concern.

Food health
Critical
Chemical concern
Not assessed

Allergens

  • Dairy
  • Egg
  • Soy
  • Tree nuts

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 25 Jan 2022

Why it's rated this way

6 additives on this label are on our additives-of-concern list.

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Sulphur dioxideModerate concernSulphite preservative; can trigger asthma/allergic-type reactions, especially in asthmatics.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Sulphite preservative; can trigger asthma/allergic-type reactions, especially in asthmatics.
    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. Sodium metabisulphiteModerate concernSulphite; asthma/allergic-type reactions.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Sulphite; asthma/allergic-type reactions.
    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

  • Milk chocolate51.1%No flag
  • Sugar25.7%No flag›
  • Whole milk12.7%No flag
  • Cocoa butter6.3%No flag›
  • Chocolate3.2%No flag›
  • Soya lecithin1.6%No flag›
  • Emulsifier1.6%No flag
  • Vanillin1.6%No flag›
  • Artificial flavouring1.6%No flag
  • Dark chocolate24.5%No flag
  • Sugar12.2%No flag›
  • Chocolate6.1%No flag›
  • Cocoa butter3.1%No flag›
  • Milkfat1.5%No flag›
  • Soya lecithin0.8%No flag›
  • Emulsifier0.8%No flag
  • Vanillin0.8%No flag›
  • Artificial flavouring0.8%No flag
  • Corn syrup12.2%No flag›
  • Sugar6.1%No flag›
  • Condensed milk3.1%No flag
  • Cream1.5%No flag›
  • Brown sugar0.8%No flag›
  • Invert sugar0.4%No flag›
  • Pecan nut0.2%No flag›
  • Palm kernel oil<0.1%No flag›
  • Butter<0.1%No flag›
  • Cherry<0.1%No flag›
  • Cherry<0.1%No flag›
  • Corn syrupNo flag›
  • High fructose corn syrupNo flag›
  • WaterNo flag›
  • SugarNo 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
  • Fd&c red 40 · E129High

    Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.

  • Natural flavouringNo flag
  • Sulfur dioxide · E220Moderate

    Sulphite preservative; can trigger asthma/allergic-type reactions, especially in asthmatics.

  • Preserves colorNo flag
  • Coconut with sodium metabisulfite<0.1%No flag
  • Preserves whiteness<0.1%No flag
  • AlmondsNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • StrawberryNo flag›
  • RaisinsNo flag›
  • RaisinsNo flag›
  • Sunflower oilNo flag›
  • Apricots with sulfur dioxideNo flag
  • Preserves colorNo flag
  • Natural and artificial flavouringNo flag
  • Egg whiteNo flag›
  • WalnutsNo flag›
  • Cocoa powderNo flag›
  • Invertase · E1103No flag
  • EnzymeNo flag›
  • Potassium sorbate · E202No flag
  • Sodium benzoate · E211Moderate

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

  • PreservativeNo flag
  • SpiceNo flag›
  • Soya lecithinNo flag›
  • EmulsifierNo flag
  • Citric acid · E330No flag
  • Fd and c colorsNo flag
  • Red 40 · E129High

    Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.

  • Yellow 5 · E102No flag
  • Blue 1 · E133Moderate

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

  • Maple sugarNo flag›
  • Caramel color · E150aNo flag
  • Orange zestNo flag
  • Orange zestNo flag
  • WaterNo flag›
  • Citric acid · E330No flag
  • Carmine colorNo flag
  • MaltodextrinNo flag›
  • Sodium hydroxide · E524No flag
  • RaspberryNo flag›
  • Sorbitol · E420No flag
  • Mono- and diglycerides with citric acidNo flag
  • AntioxidantNo flag
  • Soya oilNo flag›
  • Mixed tocopherols · E306No flag
  • HoneyNo flag›
  • Tapioca starchNo flag
  • Lemon peelNo flag›
  • AppleNo flag›
  • White chocolateNo flag
  • SugarNo flag›
  • Cocoa butterNo flag›
  • Whole milkNo flag
  • Soya lecithinNo flag›
  • EmulsifierNo flag
  • Artificial flavouringNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Whole milkNo flag
  • Skimmed milkNo flag
  • Ammonia caramel (E150C)Moderate

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

  • Sodium metabisulphite (E223)Moderate

    Sulphite; asthma/allergic-type reactions.

Show original label text

Milk chocolate {sugar, whole milk, cocoa butter, chocolate, soy lecithin (emulsifier), vanillin (artificial flavor)}, dark chocolate {sugar, chocolate processed with alkali, cocoa butter, milk fat, soy lecithin (emulsifier), vanillin (artificial flavor)}, corn syrup, sugar, condensed milk, cream, brown sugar, invert sugar, pecans, palm kernel oil, butter, cherries {cherries, corn syrup, high fructose corn syrup, water, sugar, citric acid, sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate (preservatives), fd&c red 40, natural flavor, sulfur dioxide (preserves color)}, coconut with sodium metabisulfite (preserves whiteness), almonds, salt, strawberries, raisins (raisins, sunflower oil), apricots with sulfur dioxide (preserves color), natural and artificial flavors, dried egg whites, walnuts, cocoa powder, invertase (enzyme), potassium sorbate and sodium benzoate (preservatives), spice, soy lecithin (emulsifier), citric acid, fd & c colors (red 40, yellow 5 & 6, blue 1), maple sugar, caramel color, orange peel (orange peel, water, citric acid), carmine color, maltodextrin, sodium hydroxide, raspberries, sorbitol, mono and diglycerides with citric acid (antioxidant), soybean oil, mixed tocopherols, honey, tapioca starch, lemon peel, apples, white chocolate {sugar, cocoa butter, whole milk, soy lecithin (emulsifier), artificial flavor, salt}, whole milk and nonfat milk solids.

Alerts

Declared allergens

This product declares Dairy, Egg, Soy, Tree nuts.

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 25 Jan 2022

Food health

Nutrition profile and additives of concern

Contains additive of concern
  • Allura red ACSouthampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.
  • 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.
  • Sulphur dioxideSulphite preservative; can trigger asthma/allergic-type reactions, especially in asthmatics.
  • Sodium metabisulphiteSulphite; asthma/allergic-type reactions.

Per-ingredient concern · chemical identity, not food safety

What drives this

6 low · 19 not assessed

19 of 25 ingredients not yet assessed · Show all
  1. 19SpiceNot assessed

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