Declared allergens
This product declares Dairy, Egg, Gluten, Tree nuts.
Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 22 Apr 2020
Luxury Iced Christmas Cake
Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health critical · 4 additives of concern.
- Critical
Allergens
- Dairy
- Egg
- Gluten
- Tree nuts
Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 22 Apr 2020
Why it's rated this way
4 additives on this label are on our additives-of-concern list.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ingredients
- Golden raisins51.7%No flag
- Confectioners sugar24.2%No flag
- Dark brown sugar3%No flag
- Granulated sugar1.5%No flag
- Palm0.2%No flag
- Natural flavouring<0.1%No flag
- Marshmallow0.2%No flag
- Glycerin · E422<0.1%No flag
- Potassium sorbate · E202No flag
- PreservativeNo flag
- Sulfur dioxide · E220Moderate
Sulphite preservative; can trigger asthma/allergic-type reactions, especially in asthmatics.
- PreservativeNo flag
- Citric acid · E330No flag
- Tartaric acid · E334No flag
- Red 3 · E127Moderate
Iodine-based red dye; thyroid effects in animal studies; restricted uses.
- Apricot jamNo flag
- Pectin · E440aNo flag
- Citric acid · E330No flag
- Vegetable fatNo flag
- PalmNo flag
- Canola oils with mono- and diglycerides addedNo flag
- Skimmed milk powderNo flag
- Raising agentNo flag
- Disodium dihydrogen diphosphate · E450iNo flag
- E500iiNo flag
- Calcium carbonate · E170iNo flag
- Artificial rum flavourNo flag
- Caramelised sugar syrupNo flag
- Xanthan gum · E415No flag
- ThickenerNo 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.
- PreservativeNo flag
- 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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Golden raisins, confectioners sugar, wheat flour, eggs, dark brown sugar (contains molasses), granulated sugar, water, margarine (non hydrogenated palm and canola oils, water, salt, natural flavouring), marshmallow (sugar, corn syrup, water, modified corn starch, dried egg white), almonds, citrus peel, glycerin, whole and broken cherries (cherries, sugar, potassium sorbate (preservative, sulfur dioxide (preservative), citric acid, tartaric acid, red 3), corn syrup, apricot jam (apricots, sugar, pectin, citric acid), vegetable shortening (non hydrogenated palm and canola oils with mono & diglycerides added), skimmed milk powder, invert sugar syrup, salt, dextrose, leavening (disodium dihydrogen diphosphate, sodium bicarbonate, wheat flour, calcium carbonate), artificial rum flavour (water, caramel sugar syrup, xanthan gum (thickener) citric acid, sodium benzoate (preservative).
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Nutrition profile and additives of concern
Contains additive of concern
- ErythrosineIodine-based red dye; thyroid effects in animal studies; restricted uses.
- 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.
- DiphosphatesInorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
Per-ingredient concern · chemical identity, not food safety
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