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Meals · 0817058012004

Stuffed biscuit with maple flakes

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

Food health
Critical
Chemical concern
Not assessed

Allergens

  • Dairy
  • Egg
  • Gluten
  • Soy

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 23 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. Sodium nitriteHigh concernForms carcinogenic nitrosamines in cured/processed meat; processed meat classified IARC Group 1.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Forms carcinogenic nitrosamines in cured/processed meat; processed meat classified IARC Group 1.
    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. 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.
  5. Annatto / bixin / norbixinMinor concernNatural colour; occasional allergic/intolerance reactions.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Natural colour; occasional allergic/intolerance 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. Calcium 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.
  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. Disodium guanylateMinor concernRibonucleotide flavour enhancer typically used together with monosodium glutamate (E621); may contribute to symptoms reported by glutamate-sensitive individuals.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Ribonucleotide flavour enhancer typically used together with monosodium glutamate (E621); may contribute to symptoms reported by glutamate-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. Disodium inosinateMinor concernRibonucleotide flavour enhancer typically used together with monosodium glutamate (E621); may contribute to symptoms reported by glutamate-sensitive individuals.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Ribonucleotide flavour enhancer typically used together with monosodium glutamate (E621); may contribute to symptoms reported by glutamate-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

  • Biscuit51.1%No flag
  • Biscuit mix24.5%No flag
  • Flour12.2%No flag›
  • Wheat flour6.1%No flag›
  • Niacin · E3753.1%No flag
  • Iron1.5%No flag›
  • Thiamin mononitrate0.8%No flag›
  • Riboflavin · E1010.4%No flag
  • Folic acid0.4%No flag›
  • Hydrogenated palm kernel oil6.1%No flag›
  • Palm oil3.1%No flag›
  • Raising agent1.5%No flag
  • E500ii0.8%No flag
  • Sodium aluminum phosphate · E5410.4%No flag
  • Monocalcium phosphate · E341i0.4%No flag
  • Salt0.8%No flag›
  • Buttermilk0.4%No flag›
  • Dextrose0.2%No flag›
  • Soya lecithin<0.1%No flag›
  • Egg<0.1%No flag›
  • Water12.2%No flag›
  • Maple chips6.1%No flag
  • Sugar2.6%No flag›
  • Vegetable oil1.8%No flag›
  • Palm vegetable oil0.9%No flag›
  • Palm vegetable oil0.9%No flag›
  • Kernel1.8%No flag
  • Wheat flour3.1%No flag›
  • Cocoa powder1.5%No flag›
  • Glucose0.8%No flag›
  • Extractives of foenugreek0.4%No flag
  • Maple sugar0.2%No flag›
  • Caramel color · E150a<0.1%No flag
  • Soya lecithin<0.1%No flag›
  • Vital wheat gluten<0.1%No flag
  • Filling<0.1%No flag
  • WaterNo flag›
  • Fully cooked scrambled eggsNo flag
  • Whole eggsNo flag
  • Skimmed milkNo flag
  • Soya oilNo flag›
  • Modified food starchNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Xanthan gum · E415No flag
  • Citric acid · E330No flag
  • Butter flavouringNo flag
  • MaltodextrinNo flag›
  • Butter natural flavouringNo flag
  • Annatto · E160bLow

    Natural colour; occasional allergic/intolerance reactions.

  • TurmericNo flag›
  • ColourNo flag
  • And pepperNo flag›
  • Cheddar cheeseNo flag
  • Mild cheddar cheeseNo flag
  • Pasteurised milkNo flag
  • Lactic fermentsNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • EnzymeNo flag›
  • Annatto · E160bLow

    Natural colour; occasional allergic/intolerance reactions.

  • Vegetable pigmentNo flag
  • E460iiNo flag
  • Anti caking agentNo flag
  • Natamycin · E235No flag
  • PreservativeNo flag
  • Smoked ham water addedNo flag
  • With waterNo flag›
  • DextroseNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Modified food starchNo flag›
  • Potassium lactate · E326No flag
  • Sodium phosphates · E339No flag
  • E262iiNo flag
  • Sodium erythorbate · E316No flag
  • Smoke flavouringNo flag
  • Sodium nitrite · E250High

    Forms carcinogenic nitrosamines in cured/processed meat; processed meat classified IARC Group 1.

  • May contain sodium ascorbateNo flag
  • Pork sausageNo flag
  • PorkNo flag›
  • WaterNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • SpiceNo flag›
  • SugarNo flag›
  • Gravy mixNo flag
  • Food starch-modifiedNo flag›
  • Palm oilNo flag›
  • MaltodextrinNo flag›
  • FlourNo flag›
  • Wheat flourNo flag›
  • Niacin · E375No flag
  • IronNo flag›
  • Thiamin mononitrateNo flag›
  • Riboflavin · E101No flag
  • Folic acidNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Corn syrup solidsNo flag›
  • SugarNo flag›
  • Contains less than 2% sodium caseinateNo flag
  • Hydrolysed vegetable proteinNo flag
  • CornNo flag›
  • SoyaNo flag›
  • Wheat glutenNo flag›
  • ColourNo flag
  • Sodium citrateNo flag›
  • Black pepperNo flag›
  • MonoglyceridesNo 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.

  • Autolyzed yeast extractNo flag›
  • Natural and artificial flavouringNo flag
  • Potassium chloride · E508No flag
  • High oleic sunflower oilNo flag
  • Disodium inosinate · E631Low

    Ribonucleotide flavour enhancer typically used together with monosodium glutamate (E621); may contribute to symptoms reported by glutamate-sensitive individuals.

  • Disodium guanylate · E627Low

    Ribonucleotide flavour enhancer typically used together with monosodium glutamate (E621); may contribute to symptoms reported by glutamate-sensitive individuals.

  • Fully cooked bacon chipsNo flag
  • With waterNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • May contain less than 2% sugarNo flag
  • Sodium phosphate · E339No flag
  • Sodium erythorbate · E316No flag
  • Sodium nitrite · E250High

    Forms carcinogenic nitrosamines in cured/processed meat; processed meat classified IARC Group 1.

  • Modified food starchNo flag›
  • Cheese flavouringNo flag
  • Dehydrated blend of wheyNo flag
  • Cheddar cheeseNo flag
  • Pasteurised milkNo flag
  • Lactic fermentsNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • EnzymeNo flag›
  • Whey proteinNo flag›
  • LactoseNo flag›
  • MaltodextrinNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Sodium phosphate · E339No flag
  • Contains less than 2% of natural flavorNo flag
  • OilNo flag›
  • Citric acid · E330No flag
  • Lactic acid · E270No flag
  • Cheese flavouringNo flag
  • Dehydrated blend of cheeseNo flag
  • Granular and blueNo flag
  • Pasteurised milkNo flag
  • Lactic fermentsNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • EnzymeNo flag›
  • WheyNo flag›
  • Sunflower oilNo flag›
  • Whey proteinNo flag›
  • LactoseNo flag›
  • MaltodextrinNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Sodium phosphate contains less than 2% of citric acidNo flag
  • Lactic acid · E270No flag
  • 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.

  • Sweet wheyNo flag
  • WheyNo flag›
  • Ammonia caramel (E150C)Moderate

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

  • Calcium phosphates (E341)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

Biscuit (biscuit mix (enriched flour bleached (wheat flour, niacin, iron, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), hydrogenated palm kernel oil, palm oil, leavening (baking soda, sodium aluminum phosphate, monocalcium phosphate), salt, buttermilk, dextrose, soy lecithin, egg), water, maple chips (sugar, vegetable oil (palm, palm kernel), wheat flour, cocoa powder, glucose, extractives of foenugreek, maple sugar, caramel color, soy lecithin), vital wheat gluten), filling (water, fully cooked scrambled eggs (pasteurized whole eggs, non fat milk, soybean oil, modified food starch, salt, xanthan gum, citric acid, butter flavor (maltodextrin, natural butter flavor, annatto and turmeric (added for color)), and pepper), cheddar cheese (mild cheddar cheese (pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes, annatto (vegetable color)), powdered cellulose (to prevent caking), natamycin (a natural mold inhibitor)), smoked ham water added (cured with water, dextrose, salt, modified food starch, potassium lactate, sodium phosphates, sodium diacetate, sodium erythorbate, smoke flavoring, sodium nitrite, may contain sodium ascorbate), cooked pork sausage (pork, water, salt, spices, sugar), gravy mix (food starch-modified, palm oil, maltodextrin, enriched bleached flour (wheat flour, niacin, iron, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), salt, corn syrup solids, sugar, contains less than 2% sodium caseinate, hydrolyzed vegetable protein (corn, soy and/or wheat gluten), color added, sodium citrate, black pepper, monoglycerides, carrageenan, autolyzed yeast extract, natural and artificial flavor, potassium chloride, high oleic sunflower oil, disodium inosinate, disodium guanylate), fully cooked bacon chips (cured with water, salt, may contain less than 2% sugar, sodium phosphate, sodium erythorbate, sodium nitrite), modified food starch, cheese flavor (dehydrated blend of whey, cheddar cheese (pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes), whey protein concentrate, lactose, maltodextrin, salt, sodium phosphate, contains less than 2% of natural flavor (contains milk and celery seed oil), citric acid, lactic acid), cheese flavor (dehydrated blend of cheese (granular and blue (pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes)), whey, sunflower oil, whey protein concentrate, lactose, maltodextrin, salt, sodium phosphate contains less than 2% of citric acid, lactic acid, yellow 5, yellow 6), sweet whey (whey (milk)).

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Declared allergens

This product declares Dairy, Egg, 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.
  • Sodium nitriteForms carcinogenic nitrosamines in cured/processed meat; processed meat classified IARC Group 1.
  • Ammonia caramelCaramel colour class III; may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), an animal carcinogen.
  • Annatto / bixin / norbixinNatural colour; occasional allergic/intolerance reactions.
  • Calcium 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.
  • Disodium guanylateRibonucleotide flavour enhancer typically used together with monosodium glutamate (E621); may contribute to symptoms reported by glutamate-sensitive individuals.
  • Disodium inosinateRibonucleotide flavour enhancer typically used together with monosodium glutamate (E621); may contribute to symptoms reported by glutamate-sensitive individuals.

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