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Plant Based Foods And Beverages · 0721134300025

Spice bun

Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health critical · 7 additives of concern.

Food health
Critical
Chemical concern
Not assessed

Allergens

  • Gluten
  • Soy

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 26 Feb 2026

Why it's rated this way

7 additives on this label are on our additives-of-concern list.

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Sodium propionateMinor concernPropionate preservatives have been associated in limited studies with behavioural/irritability effects in children and with migraine in sensitive individuals; evidence is weak.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Propionate preservatives have been associated in limited studies with behavioural/irritability effects in children and with migraine in sensitive individuals; evidence is weak.
    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. Calcium propionateMinor concernPropionate preservatives have been associated in limited studies with behavioural/irritability effects in children and with migraine in sensitive individuals; evidence is weak.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Propionate preservatives have been associated in limited studies with behavioural/irritability effects in children and with migraine in sensitive individuals; evidence is weak.
    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. Phosphoric acidMinor concernAcidulant (colas); high total phosphate intake linked to bone-mineral and renal concerns in some studies.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Acidulant (colas); high total phosphate intake linked to bone-mineral and renal concerns in some 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.

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

Ingredients

  • Flour23.3%No flag›
  • Wheat flour11.8%No flag›
  • Barley malt flour5.7%No flag›
  • Niacin · E3752.9%No flag
  • Reduced iron1.4%No flag›
  • Thiamin mononitrate0.7%No flag›
  • Riboflavin · E1010.4%No flag
  • Folic acid0.4%No flag›
  • Brown sugar10.8%No flag›
  • Water9%No flag›
  • Raisins7.3%No flag›
  • Cherry6.2%No flag›
  • High fructose corn syrup5.5%No flag›
  • Water5%No flag›
  • Citric acid · E3304.6%No flag
  • Natural and artificial flavouring3.5%No flag
  • Potassium sorbate · E2023.5%No flag
  • Sodium benzoate · E2113.5%Moderate

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

  • Preservative3.5%No flag
  • F and dc red #403.5%No flag
  • And sulfur dioxide · E2203.5%Moderate

    Sulphite preservative; can trigger asthma/allergic-type reactions, especially in asthmatics.

  • Preservative3.5%No flag
  • Fat3.5%No flag
  • Soya bean2.3%No flag›
  • Palm oils with mono- and diglycerides1.3%No flag
  • Margarine3.4%No flag›
  • Hydrogenated soy oil1.8%No flag
  • Salt0.2%No flag›
  • Water0.2%No flag›
  • Mono- and diglycerides · E4710.2%No flag
  • Soya lecithin0.2%No flag›
  • An emulsifier0.2%No flag
  • Sodium benzoate · E2110.2%Moderate

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

  • Potassium sorbate · E2020.2%No flag
  • Preservative0.2%No flag
  • Artificial butter flavor0.2%No flag
  • E160ai<0.1%No flag
  • Colour<0.1%No flag
  • Retinyl palmitate<0.1%No flag›
  • Molasses3%No flag›
  • Vanilla flavor 2x1.5%No flag
  • Water0.7%No flag›
  • Propylene glycol · E4900.4%No flag
  • Caramel color · E150a0.2%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.

  • As a preservative<0.1%No flag
  • Banana flavor emulsion<0.1%No flag
  • Water0.4%No flag›
  • Vegetable gumsNo flag
  • Sodium benzoate · E211Moderate

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

  • Yeast<0.1%No flag›
  • Enzyme<0.1%No flag›
  • Wheat flourNo flag›
  • MonoglyceridesNo flag›
  • Guar gum · E412No flag
  • Corn syrup solidsNo flag›
  • And less of each of the followingNo flag
  • Silicon dioxide · E551No flag
  • Flow acidNo flag
  • Soya oilNo flag›
  • EnzymeNo flag›
  • Calcium sulfate · E516No flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Almond flavor emulsionNo flag
  • WaterNo flag›
  • Vegetable gumsNo 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.

  • SpiceNo flag›
  • Flour treatment agentNo flag
  • WaterNo flag›
  • Mono- and diglycerides · E471No flag
  • Ethoxylated mono- and diglycerides and 2% and less of each of the followingNo flag
  • Polysorbate 60 · E435No flag
  • PreservativeNo flag
  • Phosphoric acid · E338Low

    Acidulant (colas); high total phosphate intake linked to bone-mineral and renal concerns in some studies.

  • Sodium propionate · E281Low

    Propionate preservatives have been associated in limited studies with behavioural/irritability effects in children and with migraine in sensitive individuals; evidence is weak.

  • Caramel color · E150aNo flag
  • Calcium propionate · E282Low

    Propionate preservatives have been associated in limited studies with behavioural/irritability effects in children and with migraine in sensitive individuals; evidence is weak.

  • Allura red AC (E129)High

    Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.

  • Ammonia caramel (E150C)Moderate

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

Show original label text

Flour (wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), brown sugar, water, raisins, cherries (high fructose corn syrup, water, citric acid, natural and artificial flavor, potassium sorbate and sodium benzoate (preservatives), f & dc red #40, and sulfur dioxide (preservative), shortening (partially hydrogenated soybean and palm oils with mono-and diglycerides), margarine (partially hydrogenated and hydrogenated soybean oils, salt, water, mono and diglycerides, soy lecithin (an emulsifier), sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate (preservatives), artificial butter flavor, beta carotene (color), vitamin a palmitate), molasses, vanilla flavor 2x (water, propylene glycol, caramel color, sodium benzoate (as a preservative), banana flavor emulsion (water, vegetable gums, sodium benzoate), yeast, enzymes (wheat flour, monoglycerides, guar gum, corn syrup solids and 2% or less of each of the following (silicon dioxide (flow acid), soybean oil, enzymes, calcium sulfate, salt), salt, almond flavor emulsion (water, vegetable gums, citric acid, sodium benzoate), spices, dough conditioner (water, mono and diglycerides, ethoxylated mono and diglycerides and 2% or less of each of the following: polysorbate 60, preservatives (phosphoric acid, sodium propionate), caramel color, calcium propionate.

Alerts

Declared allergens

This product declares Gluten, Soy.

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 26 Feb 2026

Food health

Nutrition profile and additives of concern

Contains additive of concern
  • Allura red ACSouthampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.
  • 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 propionatePropionate preservatives have been associated in limited studies with behavioural/irritability effects in children and with migraine in sensitive individuals; evidence is weak.
  • Calcium propionatePropionate preservatives have been associated in limited studies with behavioural/irritability effects in children and with migraine in sensitive individuals; evidence is weak.
  • Phosphoric acidAcidulant (colas); high total phosphate intake linked to bone-mineral and renal concerns in some studies.

Per-ingredient concern · chemical identity, not food safety

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3 moderate · 3 low · 9 not assessed

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