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Pre-baked gingerbread train kit

Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health critical · 6 additives of concern.

Food health
Critical
Chemical concern
Not assessed

Allergens

  • Gluten
  • Soy

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 23 Apr 2020

Why it's rated this way

6 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.

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

Ingredients

  • Gingerbread50.6%No flag
  • Fortified wheat flour25.6%No flag
  • Wheat flour25%No flag›
  • Niacin · E37524.7%No flag
  • Iron12.4%No flag›
  • Fungal-amylase6.2%No flag›
  • Ascorbic acid · E3003.1%No flag
  • Thiamin mononitrate1.5%No flag›
  • Riboflavin · E1010.8%No flag
  • Folic acid0.4%No flag›
  • Sugar0.2%No flag›
  • Vegetable fat<0.1%No flag
  • Soya bean<0.1%No flag›
  • Cottonseed oil<0.1%No flag›
  • Molasses<0.1%No flag›
  • Water<0.1%No flag›
  • Spice<0.1%No flag›
  • CinnamonNo flag›
  • GingerNo flag›
  • AllspiceNo flag›
  • CloveNo flag›
  • Raising agentNo flag
  • E500iiNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • White ready-to-use icingNo flag
  • SugarNo flag›
  • WaterNo flag›
  • Vegetable fatNo flag
  • Hydrogenated soy oilNo flag
  • Modified palm oilNo flag
  • Modified palm oilNo flag
  • Mono- and diglycerides · E471No flag
  • Corn syrupNo flag›
  • Corn starchNo flag›
  • Food starch-modifiedNo flag›
  • CornNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Mono- and diglycerides · E471No flag
  • Artificial flavouringNo flag
  • Titanium dioxide · E171High

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

  • ColourNo flag
  • Polysorbate 60 · E435No flag
  • Potassium sorbate · E202No flag
  • PreservativeNo flag
  • Citric acid · E330No flag
  • Red ready-to-use icingNo flag
  • SugarNo flag›
  • WaterNo flag›
  • Vegetable fatNo flag
  • Hydrogenated soy oilNo flag
  • Modified palm oilNo flag
  • Modified palm oilNo flag
  • Mono- and diglycerides · E471No flag
  • Corn syrupNo flag›
  • Corn starchNo flag›
  • Food starch-modifiedNo flag›
  • CornNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Mono- and diglycerides · E471No flag
  • Fd&c red #40 · E129High

    Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.

  • Artificial flavouringNo flag
  • Polysorbate 60 · E435No flag
  • Potassium sorbate · E202No flag
  • PreservativeNo flag
  • Citric acid · E330No flag
  • Mini multi-colored candiesNo flag
  • DextroseNo flag›
  • Corn syrupNo flag›
  • Citric acid · E330No flag
  • Calcium stearateNo flag›
  • Tapioca dextrinNo flag
  • Titanium dioxide · E171High

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

  • ColourNo flag
  • Confectioners' glazeNo flag
  • Carnauba wax · E903No flag
  • Artificial flavouringNo flag
  • Fd&c yellow #5 · E102High

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

  • Fd&c yellow #6 · E110High

    Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.

  • Fd&c red #3 · E127Moderate

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

  • Fd&c red #40 · E129High

    Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.

  • Fd&c blue #1 · E133Moderate

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

  • Mini sugared gum dropsNo flag
  • Corn syrupNo flag›
  • SugarNo flag›
  • Food starch-modifiedNo flag›
  • CornNo flag›
  • Citric acid · E330No flag
  • Natural and artificial flavouringNo flag
  • Fd&c yellow #5 · E102High

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

  • Fd&c yellow #6 · E110High

    Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.

  • Fd&c red #3 · E127Moderate

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

  • Fd&c red #40 · E129High

    Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.

  • Fd&c blue #1 · E133Moderate

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

  • Candy roundsNo flag
  • Corn syrupNo flag›
  • SugarNo flag›
  • WaterNo flag›
  • Food starch-modifiedNo flag›
  • CornNo flag›
  • Natural and artificial flavouringNo flag
  • Citric acid · E330No flag
  • Fd&c yellow #5 · E102High

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

  • Fd&c yellow #6 · E110High

    Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.

  • Fd&c red #3 · E127Moderate

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

  • Fd&c blue #1 · E133Moderate

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

  • RedNo flag
  • Green pinwheelsNo flag
  • SugarNo flag›
  • Corn syrupNo flag›
  • WaterNo flag›
  • Citric acid · E330No flag
  • Glycerin · E422No flag
  • Titanium dioxide · E171High

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

  • ColourNo flag
  • Natural peppermint flavouringNo flag
  • Fd&c yellow #5 · E102High

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

  • Fd&c red #40 · E129High

    Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.

  • Fd&c blue #1 · E133Moderate

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

Show original label text

Gingerbread: enriched wheat flour (wheat flour, niacin, iron, fungal-amylase, ascorbic acid, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), sugar, vegetable shortening (hydrogenated soybean and cottonseed oil), molasses, water, spices (cinnamon, ginger, allspice, cloves), leavening (baking soda), salt. white ready-to-use icing: sugar, water, vegetable shortening (hydrogenated soybean oil, modified palm oil, hydrogenated modified palm oil, mono and diglycerides), corn syrup, corn starch, food starch-modified (corn), salt, mono and diglycerides, artificial flavor, titanium dioxide (color), polysorbate 60, potassium sorbate (preservative), citric acid. red ready-to-use icing: sugar, water, vegetable shortening (hydrogenated soybean oil, modified palm oil, hydrogenated modified palm oil, mono and diglycerides), corn syrup, corn starch, food starch-modified (corn), salt, mono and diglycerides, fd&c red #40, artificial flavor, polysorbate 60, potassium sorbate (preservative), citric acid. mini multi-colored candies: dextrose, corn syrup, citric acid, calcium stearate, tapioca dextrin, titanium dioxide (color), confectioners' glaze, carnauba wax, artificial flavors, fd&c yellow #5, fd&c yellow #6, fd&c red #3, fd&c red #40, fd&c blue #1. mini sugared gum drops: corn syrup, sugar, food starch-modified (corn), citric acid, natural and artificial flavors, fd&c yellow #5, fd&c yellow #6, fd&c red #3, fd&c red #40, fd&c blue #1. candy rounds: corn syrup, sugar, water, food starch-modified (corn), natural and artificial flavors, citric acid, fd&c yellow #5, fd&c yellow #6, fd&c red #3, fd&c blue #1. red/green pinwheels: sugar, corn syrup, water, citric acid, glycerin, titanium dioxide (color), natural peppermint flavor, fd&c yellow #5, fd&c red #40, fd&c blue #1.

Alerts

Declared allergens

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

Per-ingredient concern · chemical identity, not food safety

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8 low · 5 not assessed

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