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Mini raspberry bismarck

Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health critical · 10 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

Why it's rated this way

10 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. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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

  • 323 donut base56.3%No flag
  • Fortified wheat flour28.5%No flag
  • Flour14.3%No flag›
  • Barley malt flour7.1%No flag›
  • Niacin · E3753.6%No flag
  • Reduced iron1.8%No flag›
  • Thiamin mononitrate0.9%No flag›
  • Riboflavin · E1010.4%No flag
  • Folic acid0.4%No flag›
  • Dextrose13.9%No flag›
  • Soya oil6.9%No flag›
  • Salt0.8%No flag›
  • Raising agent0.8%No flag
  • Sodium acid pyrophosphate · E450i0.8%No flag
  • E500ii0.8%No flag
  • Soya flour0.8%No flag›
  • Whey0.8%No flag›
  • Mono- and diglycerides with bht and citric acid as preservatives0.8%No flag
  • Sodium stearoyl lactylate · E4810.8%No flag
  • Skimmed milk0.8%No flag
  • Wheat starch0.5%No flag›
  • Corn oil0.2%No flag›
  • E160ai0.1%No flag
  • Colour0.1%No flag
  • Egg0.1%No flag›
  • Water21.9%No flag›
  • Raspberry filling10.9%No flag
  • Water5.5%No flag›
  • Corn syrup2.7%No flag›
  • Fructose1.4%No flag›
  • Modified corn starch0.7%No flag›
  • Sugar0.3%No flag›
  • Propylene glycol · E4900.2%No flag
  • Natural and artificial flavouring<0.1%No flag
  • Malic acid · E296<0.1%No flag
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • Sodium alginate · E401<0.1%No 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
  • Caramel color · E150aNo flag
  • Agar · E406No flag
  • Red 40 · E129High

    Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.

  • Interesterified soybean oil5.5%No flag
  • Powdered sugar with corn starch2.7%No flag
  • Anti caking agent2.7%No flag
  • Icing base1.4%No flag
  • Vegetable fat0.7%No flag
  • Interestified soybean oil0.3%No flag
  • Cottonseed oil0.2%No flag›
  • Mono- and diglycerides · E471<0.1%No flag
  • Polysorbate 60 · E435<0.1%No flag
  • Sugar0.3%No flag›
  • Corn syrup solids0.2%No flag›
  • Titanium dioxide · E171<0.1%High

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

  • Colour<0.1%No flag
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • Artificial flavouring<0.1%No flag
  • Yeast0.7%No flag›
  • If colored may contain0.7%No flag
  • Water0.3%No flag›
  • Propylene glycol · E4900.2%No flag
  • Glycerine · E422<0.1%No flag
  • Food grade titanium dioxide<0.1%No flag
  • Food grade kaolin<0.1%No flag
  • Certified colors<0.1%No flag
  • Red #3 · E127Moderate

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

  • Red #40 · E129High

    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.

  • 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.

  • Silica · E551No flag
  • Silica · E551No flag
  • Sorbitol · E420No flag
  • Methylcellulose gumNo flag
  • Vegetable gumNo flag
  • Xanthan · E415No flag
  • Locust bean and ultraspearsed cornNo flag
  • E500iiNo flag
  • And 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
  • Ammonia caramel (E150C)Moderate

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

  • 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

323 donut base (enriched wheat flour bleached [flour, malted barley flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid], dextrose, soybean oil, salt, leavening [sodium acid pyrophosphate, baking soda], soy flour, dry whey, mono & diglycerides with bht and citric acid as preservatives, sodium stearoyl lactylate, nonfat milk solids, wheat starch, corn oil, beta carotene [color], egg), water, raspberry filling (water, corn syrup, fructose, modified corn starch, sugar, propylene glycol, natural and artificial flavor, malic acid, salt, sodium alginate, citric acid, sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate [preservatives], caramel color, agar, red 40), interesterified soybean oil, powdered sugar with corn starch (anticaking agent), icing base (vegetable shortening [interestified soybean oil, fully hydrogenated cottonseed oil, mono and diglycerides, polysorbate 60], sugar, corn syrup solids, titanium dioxide [color], salt, artificial flavor), yeast, if colored may contain (water, propylene glycol, glycerine, food grade titanium dioxide, food grade kaolin, certified colors [red #3, red #40, blue #1, blue #2, yellow #5 and/or yellow #6], hydrated silica, silica, sorbitol, methylcellulose gum, vegetable gum [xanthan, locust bean and/or ultraspearsed corn], sodium bicarbonate, and citric acid, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate [preservatives]).

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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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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