Declared allergens
This product declares Dairy, Egg, Peanut, Soy, Tree nuts.
Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 28 May 2023
Caramels & nuts in milk & dark chocolate
Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health critical · 6 additives of concern.
- Critical
Allergens
- Dairy
- Egg
- Peanut
- Soy
- Tree nuts
Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 28 May 2023
Why it's rated this way
6 additives on this label are on our additives-of-concern list.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sodium metabisulphiteModerate concernSulphite; asthma/allergic-type reactions.
- What it is
- Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
- Why it's flagged
- Sulphite; asthma/allergic-type 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.
Ingredients
- Milk chocolate51%No flag
- Whole milk12.7%No flag
- Emulsifier1.6%No flag
- Artificial flavouring1.6%No flag
- Dark chocolate12.3%No flag
- Emulsifier0.4%No flag
- Artificial flavouring0.4%No flag
- Condensed milk6.1%No 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.
- Potassium sorbate · E202No flag
- PreservativeNo flag
- Fd&c red 40 · E129High
Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.
- Natural flavouringNo flag
- Sulfur dioxide · E220Moderate
Sulphite preservative; can trigger asthma/allergic-type reactions, especially in asthmatics.
- Preserves colorNo flag
- Coconut with sodium metabisulfiteNo flag
- Preserves whitenessNo flag
- Apricots with sulfur dioxideNo flag
- Preserves colorNo flag
- EmulsifierNo flag
- Gum arabic · E414No flag
- Tapioca starchNo flag
- Natural and artificial flavouringNo flag
- Mono- and diglycerides with citric acidNo flag
- AntioxidantNo flag
- Edible shellac · E904No flag
- Mixed tocopherols · E306No flag
- AntioxidantNo flag
- Citric acid · E330No flag
- Potassium sorbate · E202No flag
- Sodium benzoate · E211Moderate
Preservative; can form trace benzene (a carcinogen) when combined with ascorbic acid; implicated in child hyperactivity studies.
- PreservativeNo flag
- Sorbitol · E420No flag
- Invertase · E1103No flag
- Caramel color · E150aNo flag
- Fd&c colorsNo flag
- Red 40 · E129High
Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.
- Yellow 5 · E102No flag
- Blue 1 · E133Moderate
Synthetic dye; allergic-type reactions reported in sensitive individuals.
- Orange zestNo flag
- Orange zestNo flag
- Citric acid · E330No flag
- Carmine colorNo flag
- Sodium hydroxide · E524No flag
- White chocolateNo flag
- Whole milkNo flag
- EmulsifierNo flag
- Artificial flavouringNo flag
- Whole milkNo flag
- Skimmed milkNo flag
- Ammonia caramel (E150C)Moderate
Caramel colour class III; may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), an animal carcinogen.
- Sodium metabisulphite (E223)Moderate
Sulphite; asthma/allergic-type reactions.
Show original label text
Milk chocolate {sugar, whole milk, cocoa butter, chocolate, soy lecithin (emulsifier), vanillin (artificial flavor)}, corn syrup, dark chocolate {sugar, chocolate processed with alkali, cocoa butter, milk fat, soy lecithin (emulsifier), vanillin (artificial flavor)}, condensed milk, sugar, peanuts, cream, brown sugar, almonds, pecans, palm kernel oil, butter, cherries {cherries, corn syrup, high fructose corn syrup, water, sugar, citric acid, sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate (preservatives), fd&c red 40, natural flavor, sulfur dioxide (preserves color)}, coconut with sodium metabisulfite (preserves whiteness), invert sugar, salt, raisins (raisins, sunflower oil), apricots with sulfur dioxide (preserves color), walnuts, soy lecithin (emulsifier), gum arabic, tapioca starch, cocoa powder, spice, natural and artificial flavors, mono and diglycerides with citric acid (antioxidant), edible shellac, soybean oil, mixed tocopherols (antioxidant), citric acid, honey, potassium sorbate and sodium benzoate (preservatives), sorbitol, dried egg whites, invertase (enzyme), maple sugar, caramel color, fd&c colors (red 40, yellow 5 & 6, blue 1), orange peel (orange peel, water, citric acid), carmine color, maltodextrin, sodium hydroxide, raspberries, strawberries, lemon peel, apples, white chocolate {sugar, cocoa butter, whole milk, soy lecithin (emulsifier), artificial flavor, salt}, whole milk and nonfat milk solids.
Alerts
Food health
Nutrition profile and additives of concern
Contains additive of concern
- Allura red ACSouthampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.
- 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.
- Sulphur dioxideSulphite preservative; can trigger asthma/allergic-type reactions, especially in asthmatics.
- Sodium metabisulphiteSulphite; asthma/allergic-type reactions.
Per-ingredient concern · chemical identity, not food safety
What drives this
- SaltModerate concern
- MaltodextrinModerate concern
- Corn SyrupLow concern
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