Declared allergens
This product declares Dairy, Egg, Gluten, Soy.
Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 23 Apr 2020
Mini decadent cakes
Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health critical · 12 additives of concern.
- Critical
Allergens
- Dairy
- Egg
- Gluten
- Soy
Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 23 Apr 2020
Why it's rated this way
12 additives on this label are on our additives-of-concern list.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Annatto / bixin / norbixinMinor concernNatural colour; occasional allergic/intolerance reactions.
- What it is
- Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
- Why it's flagged
- Natural colour; occasional allergic/intolerance 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.
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.
Sodium 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.
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.
CarrageenanMinor concernDegraded carrageenan, and in some animal/in-vitro studies food-grade carrageenan, are linked to intestinal inflammation; human evidence is limited and contested.
- What it is
- Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
- Why it's flagged
- Degraded carrageenan, and in some animal/in-vitro studies food-grade carrageenan, are linked to intestinal inflammation; human evidence is limited and contested.
- 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.
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.
Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC)Minor concernSynthetic emulsifier linked in animal and in-vitro studies to gut-microbiome disruption and intestinal inflammation; human evidence is emerging.
- What it is
- Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
- Why it's flagged
- Synthetic emulsifier linked in animal and in-vitro studies to gut-microbiome disruption and intestinal inflammation; human evidence is emerging.
- 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.
Ingredients
- White cake mix50%No flag
- Fortified wheat flour12.5%No flag
- Niacin · E3753.1%No flag
- Riboflavin · E1010.2%No flag
- Raising agent1.6%No flag
- E500ii0.8%No flag
- Sodium acid pyrophosphate · E450i0.4%No flag
- Sodium aluminum phosphate · E5410.2%No flag
- Monocalcium phosphate · E341i0.2%No flag
- Propylene glycol mono- and diesters of fatty acids0.4%No flag
- Food tarch-modified0.2%No flag
- Mono- and diglycerides · E471<0.1%No flag
- Skimmed milk powder<0.1%No flag
- Sorbitan monostearate · E491No flag
- Artificial flavouringNo flag
- Cellulose gum · E466Low
Synthetic emulsifier linked in animal and in-vitro studies to gut-microbiome disruption and intestinal inflammation; human evidence is emerging.
- Olysorbate 60No flag
- Xanthan gum · E415No flag
- Sponge cake25%No flag
- Niacin · E3751.6%No flag
- Thiamine ononitrate0.4%No flag
- Riboflavin · E1010.2%No flag
- Skimmed milk1.6%No flag
- Contains less than 2% of the following0.4%No flag
- Raising agent0.2%No flag
- E500ii0.2%No flag
- Sodium aluminum phosphate · E5410.2%No flag
- Aluminum sulfate · E520<0.1%No flag
- Monocalcium phosphate · E341i<0.1%No flag
- Aluminum sulfate · E520<0.1%No flag
- Natural and artificial flavouringNo flag
- Xanthan gum · E415No flag
- Datem · E472eNo flag
- ColourNo flag
- Yellow 5 lake · E102High
Southampton study link to hyperactivity/attention effects in children; can trigger reactions in sensitive individuals.
- Icing sugar12.5%No flag
- Chopped cherry filling1.6%No flag
- Contains 2% and less of the following<0.1%No flag
- Citric acid · E330<0.1%No flag
- Tapioca dextrinNo flag
- PreservativeNo flag
- Potassium sorbate · E202No flag
- 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.
- Sodium benzoate · E211Moderate
Preservative; can form trace benzene (a carcinogen) when combined with ascorbic acid; implicated in child hyperactivity studies.
- Sodium carboxymethylcellulose · E466Low
Synthetic emulsifier linked in animal and in-vitro studies to gut-microbiome disruption and intestinal inflammation; human evidence is emerging.
- RrageenanNo flag
- Locust bean gum · E410No flag
- Red 40 · E129High
Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.
- Propylene glycol · E490No flag
- Tragacanth gum · E413No flag
- Fully refined soybean oil0.8%No flag
- Modified tapioca starch<0.1%No flag
- And 2 % and less of each of the following<0.1%No flag
- Titanium dioxide · E171High
Possible genotoxicity (DNA/chromosomal damage) could not be ruled out; no longer considered safe as a food additive.
- ColourNo flag
- Carrageenan · E407Low
Degraded carrageenan, and in some animal/in-vitro studies food-grade carrageenan, are linked to intestinal inflammation; human evidence is limited and contested.
- Glucono delta lactone · E575No flag
- PreservativeNo 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.
- Artificial flavouringNo flag
- Silicon dioxide · E551No flag
- Flow aidNo 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.
- Natural flavouring<0.1%No flag
- Chocolate fudge base<0.1%No flag
- Vegetable fatNo flag
- Palm oil with soy lecithinNo flag
- Sorbitol · E420No flag
- Contains 2% and less of the followingNo flag
- Sorbitan monostearate · E491No flag
- Polysorbate 60 · E435No flag
- Natural and artificial flavouringNo flag
- Vanilla whip<0.1%No flag
- Contains less than 2% of the followingNo flag
- Sodium casinateNo flag
- A milk derivativeNo flag
- To preserve the freshnessNo flag
- Sodium benzoate · E211Moderate
Preservative; can form trace benzene (a carcinogen) when combined with ascorbic acid; implicated in child hyperactivity studies.
- Carbohydrate gumNo flag
- Polysorbate 60 · E435No flag
- Artificial flavouringNo flag
- Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids · E475No flag
- Mono- and diglycerides · E471No flag
- E339iiNo flag
- Xanthan gum · E415No flag
- Natural and artificial flavouringNo flag
- Topping baseNo flag
- Hydrogenated palm kernal oilNo flag
- Contains less than 2% of the followingNo flag
- Polysorbate 60 · E435No flag
- Carbohydrate gumNo flag
- Artificial flavouringNo flag
- Sodium stearoyl lactylate · E481No flag
- Sorbitan monosterarateNo flag
- Xanthan gum · E415No flag
- Colored with annattoNo flag
- ColourNo flag
- Red 40 · E129High
Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.
- 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.
- Annatto / bixin / norbixin (E160B)Low
Natural colour; occasional allergic/intolerance reactions.
- Sodium phosphates (E339)Low
Inorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
- 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
White cake mix (sugar, enriched wheat flour bleached (flour, niacin, reduced iron, ferrous sulfate, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), dry egg whites, soybean oil, leavening (baking soda, sodium acid pyrophosphate, sodium aluminum phosphate, monocalcium phosphate), dry egg yolk, propylene glycol mono & diesters of fatty acids, food tarch-modified, dextrose, mono & diglycerides, salt, nonfat dry milk, sorbitan monostearate, artificial flavor, soy lecithin, cellulose gum, olysorbate 60, xanthan gum), sponge cake [sugar, enriched bleached wheat flour (flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine ononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), egg yolks, nonfat milk, egg whites, contains less than 2% of the following: leavening (baking soda, sodium aluminum phosphate, aluminum sulfate, monocalcium phosphate), aluminum sulfate), maltodextrin, salt, monoglycerides, propylene glycol mono and diesters of fats and fatty acids, sodium caseinate, natural and artificial flavor, xanthan gum, datem, artificial color (yellow 5 lake)], powdered sugar (sugar, corn starch), sugar, palm oil, chopped cherry filling [cherries, corn syrup, sugar, modified food starch, dextrose. contains 2% or less of the following: natural flavor, citric acid, salt, tapioca dextrin, preservatives (potassium sorbate, sodium propionate, sodium benzoate), algin, sodium carboxymethylcellulose, rrageenan, locust bean gum, red 40, propylene glycol, tragacanth gum, soybean oil, sodium acid sulfate], fully refined soybean oil, corn syrup, food starch [modified tapioca, dextrose, salt, and 2 % or less of each of the following: titanium dioxide (color) carrageenan, glucono delta lactone, preservative (potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate) artificial flavor, corn starch, silicon dioxide (flow aid) yellow 5, yellow 6], coconut, butter [cream, natural flavoring], chocolate fudge base [cocoa (processed with alkali), soybean oil, vegetable shortening (palm oil with soy lecithin), corn syrup, sorbitol. contains 2% or less of the following: soy lecithin, sorbitan monostearate, polysorbate 60, natural and artificial flavors], vanilla whip (sugar, hydrogenated palm kernel oil, dextrose, corn syrup, contains less than 2% of the following: sodium casinate (a milk derivative) to preserve the freshness (sodium benzoate, potassium, sorbate), carbohydrate gum, polysorbate 60, artificial flavor, salt, soy protein isolate, polyglycerol esters of fatty acids, mono and diglycerides, sodium citrate, disodium phosphate, soy lecithin, xanthan gum), natural and artificial flavors, topping base (hydrogenated palm kernal oil, sugar, corn syrup, contains less than 2% of the following: polysorbate 60, carbohydrate gum, artificial flavor, salt, sodium stearoyl lactylate, sorbitan monosterarate, sodium citrate, soy lecithin, xanthan gum, colored with annatto), salt, artificial color (red 40, yellow 5, yellow 6).
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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.
- Sodium benzoatePreservative; can form trace benzene (a carcinogen) when combined with ascorbic acid; implicated in child hyperactivity studies.
- Annatto / bixin / norbixinNatural colour; occasional allergic/intolerance reactions.
- Sodium propionatePropionate preservatives have been associated in limited studies with behavioural/irritability effects in children and with migraine in sensitive individuals; evidence is weak.
- Sodium 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.
- CarrageenanDegraded carrageenan, and in some animal/in-vitro studies food-grade carrageenan, are linked to intestinal inflammation; human evidence is limited and contested.
- DiphosphatesInorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
- Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC)Synthetic emulsifier linked in animal and in-vitro studies to gut-microbiome disruption and intestinal inflammation; human evidence is emerging.
Per-ingredient concern · chemical identity, not food safety
What drives this
- SugarLow concern
- Corn SyrupLow concern
- SaltLow concern
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