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Nash Finch CompanyDesserts · 0884853700030

Ice cream cake, mint chocolate chip, mint chocolate chip

Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health critical · 7 additives of concern.

Food health
Critical
Chemical concern
Not assessed

Allergens

  • Dairy
  • Egg
  • Gluten
  • Peanut
  • Soy

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 22 Apr 2020

Why it's rated this way

7 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. 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. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Polysorbate 80Minor 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.

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

Ingredients

  • Mint chocolate chip ice cream54.2%No flag
  • Milkfat27.3%No flag›
  • Skimmed milk13.4%No flag
  • Sugar6.7%No flag›
  • Chocolate chunk3.4%No flag
  • Sugar1.7%No flag›
  • Cocoa paste0.8%No flag
  • Cocoa paste processed with alkali0.4%No flag
  • Milkfat0.2%No flag›
  • Cocoa butter0.1%No flag›
  • Soya lecithin0.1%No flag›
  • Corn syrup1.7%No flag›
  • High fructose corn syrup0.8%No flag›
  • Whey0.4%No flag›
  • Mono- and diglycerides · E4710.2%No flag
  • Cellulose gum · E4660.1%Low

    Synthetic emulsifier linked in animal and in-vitro studies to gut-microbiome disruption and intestinal inflammation; human evidence is emerging.

  • Locust bean gum · E410<0.1%No flag
  • Guar gum · E412<0.1%No flag
  • Carrageenan · E407<0.1%Low

    Degraded carrageenan, and in some animal/in-vitro studies food-grade carrageenan, are linked to intestinal inflammation; human evidence is limited and contested.

  • Polysorbate 80 · E433Low

    Synthetic emulsifier linked in animal and in-vitro studies to gut-microbiome disruption and intestinal inflammation; human evidence is emerging.

  • Natural peppermint flavouringNo flag
  • Fd&c blue #1 · E133Moderate

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

  • Yellow #5 · E102High

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

  • Whipped topping22.9%No flag
  • Water11.5%No flag›
  • Palm kernel oil5.7%No flag›
  • High fructose corn syrup2.9%No flag›
  • Coconut oil1.4%No flag›
  • Sodium casinate0.7%No flag
  • Milk derivative0.7%No flag
  • Dextrose0.4%No flag›
  • Polysorbate 60 · E4350.2%No flag
  • Sorbitan monostearate · E491<0.1%No flag
  • Guar gum · E412<0.1%No flag
  • Xanthan gum · E415<0.1%No flag
  • Colored with beta carotene<0.1%No flag
  • Fd&c blue #1 · E133Moderate

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

  • Yellow #5 · E102High

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

  • Chocolate flavored cake11.5%No flag
  • Sugar5.7%No flag›
  • Water2.9%No flag›
  • Fortified wheat flour1.4%No flag
  • Flour0.7%No flag›
  • Niacin · E3750.4%No flag
  • Reduced iron0.2%No flag›
  • Thiamin mononitrate<0.1%No flag›
  • Riboflavin · E101<0.1%No flag
  • Folic acid<0.1%No flag›
  • Eggs0.7%No flag›
  • Soya oil0.4%No flag›
  • Cocoa processed with alkali0.2%No flag
  • Whey<0.1%No flag›
  • Raising agent<0.1%No flag
  • Sodium acid pyrophosphate · E450i<0.1%No flag
  • E500ii<0.1%No flag
  • Corn starch<0.1%No flag›
  • Monocalcium phosphate · E341iNo flag
  • Modified corn starchNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • DextroseNo flag›
  • Natural and artificial vanilla flavorNo flag
  • Soya lecithinNo flag›
  • Mono- and diglycerides · E471No flag
  • Propylene glycol · E490No flag
  • Esters of fatty acidsNo flag
  • Guar gum · E412No flag
  • Sorbitan monostearate · E491No flag
  • Chocolate5.7%No flag›
  • Sugar2.9%No flag›
  • Partially hydrogenated coconot oil1.4%No flag
  • Cocoa processed with alkali0.7%No flag
  • Cocoa0.4%No flag›
  • Vanilla extract0.2%No flag›
  • Soya lecithin<0.1%No flag›
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • Chocolate flavored drizzle2.9%No flag
  • Icing sugar1.4%No flag
  • Vegetable oil0.7%No flag›
  • Cottonseed0.4%No flag›
  • Peanut0.4%No flag›
  • Cocoa processed with alkali0.4%No flag
  • Coconut oil0.2%No flag›
  • Whey powder<0.1%No flag
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • Soya lecithin<0.1%No 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.

Show original label text

Mint chocolate chip ice cream (milkfat and nonfat milk, sugar, chocolate chips [sugar, chocolate liquor, chocolate liquor processed with alkali, milkfat, cocoa butter, soy lecithin], corn syrup, high fructose corn syrup, whey, mono and diglycerides, cellulose gum, locust bean gum, guar gum, carrageenan, polysorbate 80, natural peppermint flavor, fd&c blue #1, yellow #5). whipped topping (water, palm kernel oil, high fructose corn syrup, coconut oil, sodium casinate [milk derivative], dextrose, polysorbate 60, sorbitan monostearate, guar gum, xanthan gum, colored with beta carotene, fd&c blue #1 and yellow #5). chocolate flavored cake (sugar, water, bleached enriched wheat flour [flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid], eggs, soybean oil, cocoa processed with alkali, whey, leavening [sodium acid pyrophosphate, baking soda, corn starch, monocalcium phosphate], modified corn starch, salt, dextrose, natural and artificial vanilla flavor, soy lecithin, mono and diglycerides, propylene glycol, esters of fatty acids, guar gum, sorbitan monostearate). chocolate flavored flakes (sugar, partially hydrogenated coconot oil, cocoa processed with alkali, cocoa, vanilla extract, soy lecithin and salt). chocolate flavored drizzle (powdered sugar, vegetable oil [cottonseed and/or peanut], cocoa processed with alkali, coconut oil, whey powder, salt, and soy lecithin.

Alerts

Declared allergens

This product declares Dairy, Egg, Gluten, Peanut, 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.
  • Brilliant blue FCFSynthetic dye; allergic-type reactions reported in sensitive individuals.
  • 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.
  • Polysorbate 80Synthetic emulsifier linked in animal and in-vitro studies to gut-microbiome disruption and intestinal inflammation; human evidence is emerging.
  • 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

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1 moderate · 1 low · 3 not assessed

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