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PetDesserts · 0087932003576

Birthday Cake Ice Cream Sandwiches

Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health critical · 9 additives of concern.

Food health
Critical
Chemical concern
Not assessed

Allergens

  • Dairy
  • Gluten
  • Soy

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

Why it's rated this way

9 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. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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

  • Milkfat51.9%No flag›
  • Skimmed milk24.1%No flag
  • High fructose corn syrup12%No flag›
  • Blue frosting variegate6%No flag
  • Sugar3%No flag›
  • Water1.5%No flag›
  • High fructose corn syrup0.8%No flag›
  • Corn starch-modified0.4%No flag›
  • Titanium dioxide · E1710.2%High

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

  • Colour0.2%No flag
  • Natural and artificial flavouring<0.1%No flag
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • Potassium sorbate · E202<0.1%No flag
  • Preservative<0.1%No flag
  • Blue 1 · E133<0.1%Moderate

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

  • Corn syrup3%No flag›
  • Sprinkles1.5%No flag
  • Sugar0.8%No flag›
  • Corn starch0.4%No flag›
  • Vegetable oil0.2%No flag›
  • Cottonseed<0.1%No flag›
  • Soya bean<0.1%No flag›
  • Soya lecithin<0.1%No flag›
  • Dextrin · E1400<0.1%No flag
  • Confectioner's glaze<0.1%No flag
  • Red 40 lake · E129<0.1%High

    Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.

  • Yellow 6 lake · E110High

    Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.

  • Natural and artificial flavouringNo flag
  • Carnauba wax · E903No flag
  • Yellow 5 lake · E102High

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

  • Blue 1 lake · E133Moderate

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

  • 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.

  • Sugar0.8%No flag›
  • Buttermilk0.4%No flag›
  • Whey0.2%No flag›
  • Contains less than 2% of natural<0.1%No flag
  • Artificial flavouring<0.1%No flag
  • Guar gum · E412<0.1%No flag
  • Mono- and diglycerides · E471<0.1%No flag
  • Xanthan gum · E415No flag
  • Polysorbate 80 · E433Low

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

  • Cellulose gum · E466Low

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

  • 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.

  • WafersNo flag
  • Wheat flourNo flag›
  • SugarNo flag›
  • Palm oilNo flag›
  • Contains 2% and less of corn starchNo flag
  • ModifiedNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • High fructose corn syrupNo flag›
  • E500iiNo flag
  • Natural flavouringNo flag
  • Soya lecithinNo flag›
Show original label text

Milkfat and nonfat milk, high fructose corn syrup, blue frosting variegate [sugar, water, high fructose corn syrup, corn starch - modified, titanium dioxide (color), natural and artificial flavors, salt, potassium sorbate (preservative), blue 1], corn syrup, sprinkles [sugar, cornstarch, partially hydrogenated vegetable oil (cottonseed, soybean), soy lecithin, dextrin, confectioner's glaze, red 40 lake, yellow 6 lake, natural and artificial flavor, carnauba wax, yellow 5 lake, blue 1 lake, red 3, red 40], sugar, buttermilk, whey, contains less than 2% of natural and artificial flavor, guar gum, mono and diglycerides, xanthan gum, polysorbate 80, cellulose gum, carrageenan, wafers: bleached wheat flour, sugar, palm oil, contains 2% or less of corn starch - modified, salt, high fructose corn syrup, baking soda, natural flavor, soy lecithin.

Alerts

Declared allergens

This product declares Dairy, Gluten, 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.
  • 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.
  • Brilliant blue FCFSynthetic dye; allergic-type reactions reported in sensitive individuals.
  • 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.
  • 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

1 moderate · 3 low · 5 not assessed

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