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Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health critical · 14 additives of concern.

Food health
Critical
Chemical concern
Not assessed

Allergens

  • Dairy
  • Gluten
  • Soy

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

Why it's rated this way

14 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. Cochineal / carmineModerate concernInsect-derived red colour; documented allergic and anaphylactic reactions.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Insect-derived red colour; documented allergic and anaphylactic reactions.
    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. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. Sodium 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.
  12. 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.
  13. 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.
  14. 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

  • Ice cream55.6%No flag
  • Cream28.6%No flag›
  • Skimmed milk13.5%No flag
  • Whey powder6.7%No flag
  • Sucrose3.4%No flag›
  • Corn syrup1.7%No flag›
  • Stabiliser0.8%No flag
  • Emulsifier0.8%No flag
  • Mono- and diglycerides · E4710.4%No flag
  • Guar gum · E4120.2%No flag
  • Locust bean gum · E4100.1%No flag
  • Calcium sulfate · E516<0.1%No flag
  • Polysorbate 80 · E433<0.1%Low

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

  • 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.

  • Icing22.2%No flag
  • Water11.1%No flag›
  • Sugar5.6%No flag›
  • Palm kernel oil2.8%No flag›
  • Dextrose1.4%No flag›
  • Corn syrup0.7%No flag›
  • Contains less than 2% of0.3%No flag
  • Sodium caseinate0.3%No flag›
  • Potassium sorbate · E2020.2%No flag
  • Sodium benzoate · E211<0.1%Moderate

    Preservative; can form trace benzene (a carcinogen) when combined with ascorbic acid; implicated in child hyperactivity studies.

  • Preservative<0.1%No flag
  • Carbohydrate gum<0.1%No flag
  • Polysorbate 60 · E435<0.1%No flag
  • Artificial flavouring<0.1%No flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Soy protein isolateNo flag›
  • Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids · E475No flag
  • Mono- and diglycerides · E471No flag
  • Sodium citrateNo flag›
  • E339iiNo flag
  • Soya lecithinNo flag›
  • Xanthan gum · E415No flag
  • Chocolate crunch11.1%No flag
  • Wheat flour5.6%No flag›
  • Sugar2.8%No flag›
  • Caramel color · E150a1.4%No flag
  • Palm oil0.7%No flag›
  • Contains 2% and less of0.3%No flag
  • Cocoa0.3%No flag›
  • E500ii0.2%No flag
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • Soya lecithin<0.1%No flag›
  • Cocoa powder5.6%No flag›
  • Cocoa processed with alkali2.8%No flag
  • Sugar1.4%No flag›
  • Salt0.2%No flag›
  • Carrageenan · E4070.2%Low

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

  • Vanilla1.1%No flag›
  • Soya2.8%No flag›
  • Coconut oils1.4%No flag›
  • Decorations0.7%No flag
  • Sugar0.3%No flag›
  • Rice flour0.2%No flag›
  • Cottonseed<0.1%No flag›
  • Soya oil<0.1%No flag›
  • Corn starch<0.1%No flag›
  • Gum arabic · E414<0.1%No flag
  • Cellulose gum · E466Low

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

  • Confectioner's glazeNo flag
  • 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.

  • Soya lecithinNo flag›
  • Artificial flavouringNo flag
  • WaterNo flag›
  • High fructose corn syrupNo flag›
  • Glycerine · E422No flag
  • ColourNo flag
  • May contain titanium dioxideNo flag
  • Carmine · E120Moderate

    Insect-derived red colour; documented allergic and anaphylactic reactions.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Blue 2 lake · E132Moderate

    Synthetic dye; allergic-type reactions reported.

  • Modified food starchNo flag›
  • PreservativeNo flag
  • May contain sodium benzoateNo flag
  • Potassium sorbate · E202No flag
  • Methyl parabenNo flag›
  • Propyl parabenNo flag›
  • Xanthan gum · E415No flag
  • Agar gumNo flag›
  • Citric acid · E330No flag
  • May contain saltNo flag
  • Sorbitol · E420No flag
  • Topping base0.3%No flag
  • Water0.2%No flag›
  • Palm kernel oil<0.1%No flag›
  • Sugar<0.1%No flag›
  • Corn syrup<0.1%No flag›
  • Contains less than 2% of<0.1%No flag
  • Polysorbate 60 · E435<0.1%No flag
  • Carbohydrate gumNo flag
  • Natural and artificial flavouringNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Sodium stearoyl lactylate · E481No flag
  • Sorbitan monostearate · E491No flag
  • Sodium citrateNo flag›
  • Soya lecithinNo flag›
  • Xanthan gum · E415No flag
  • Natural and artificial vanilla flavor0.3%No flag
  • Titanium dioxide (E171)High

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

  • Ammonia caramel (E150C)Moderate

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

  • Sodium phosphates (E339)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

Ice cream (cream, skim milk, whey powder, sucrose, corn syrup, stabilizer & emulsifier [mono & diglycerides, guar gum, locust bean gum, calcium sulfate, polysorbate 80, carrageenan]), icing (water, sugar, partially hydrogenated palm kernel oil, dextrose, corn syrup, contains less than 2% of: sodium caseinate, potassium sorbate & sodium benzoate (preservatives), carbohydrate gum, polysorbate 60, artificial flavor, salt, soy protein isolate, polyglycerol esters of fatty acids, mono & diglycerides, sodium citrate, disodium phosphate, soy lecithin, xanthan gum), chocolate crunch (bleached wheat flour, sugar, caramel color, palm oil, contains 2% or less of: cocoa, baking soda, salt, soy lecithin), cocoa powder (cocoa processed with alkali, sugar, salt, carrageenan, vanilla), soy & coconut oils, decorations (sugar, rice flour, partially hydrogenated cottonseed and/or soybean oils, corn starch, gum arabic, cellulose gum, confectioner's glaze, carrageenan, soy lecithin, artificial flavor, water, high fructose corn syrup, glycerine, artificial colors (may contain titanium dioxide, carmine, yellow 5, yellow 6, red 3, red 40, blue 1, blue 2, blue 2 lake), modified food starch, preservatives (may contain sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, methyl paraben, propyl paraben), xanthan gum and/or agar gum, citric acid, may contain salt and/or sorbitol), topping base (water, partially hydrogenated palm kernel oil, sugar, corn syrup, contains less than 2% of: polysorbate 60, carbohydrate gum, natural & artificial flavor, salt, sodium stearoyl lactylate, sorbitan monostearate, sodium citrate, soy lecithin, xanthan gum), natural & artificial vanilla flavor.

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Declared allergens

This product declares Dairy, 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.
  • Cochineal / carmineInsect-derived red colour; documented allergic and anaphylactic reactions.
  • 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.
  • Sodium 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.
  • Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC)Synthetic emulsifier linked in animal and in-vitro studies to gut-microbiome disruption and intestinal inflammation; human evidence is emerging.

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