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TastykakeSnacks · 0025600086261

Cookies & Creme Mini Donuts, Cookies & Creme

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

Food health
Critical
Chemical concern
Not assessed

Allergens

  • Dairy
  • Egg
  • Gluten
  • Soy

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 3 May 2025

Why it's rated this way

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

  1. 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.
  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. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. DiphosphatesMinor 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. 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

  • Sugar51.2%No flag›
  • Water24.4%No flag›
  • Flour12.2%No flag›
  • Wheat Flour6.1%No flag›
  • Niacin · E3753%No flag
  • Reduced Iron1.5%No flag›
  • Thiamin Mononitrate0.8%No flag›
  • Riboflavin · E1010.4%No flag
  • Folic Acid0.4%No flag›
  • Vegetable Oil6.1%No flag›
  • Palm Oil3%No flag›
  • Soya oil3%No flag›
  • Crunch Blend3%No flag
  • Sugar1.5%No flag›
  • Cocoa0.8%No flag›
  • Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil0.4%No flag›
  • Corn Starch0.2%No flag›
  • Palm Ol<0.1%No flag
  • Rice Flour<0.1%No flag›
  • Caramel Color · E150a<0.1%No flag
  • Natural and artificial flavouring<0.1%No flag
  • Titanium Dioxide · E171<0.1%High

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

  • Colour<0.1%No flag
  • Cocoa1.5%No flag›
  • Contains 2% and Less Of Each Of The Following0.8%No flag
  • Soya flour0.8%No flag›
  • Glycerine · E4220.4%No flag
  • Raising agent0.2%No flag
  • E500ii<0.1%No flag
  • Sodium Aluminum Phosphate · E541<0.1%No flag
  • Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate · E450i<0.1%No flag
  • Monocalcium Phosphate · E341i<0.1%No flag
  • Skimmed milk<0.1%No flag
  • Wheat Flour<0.1%No flag›
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • Corn Syrup Solids<0.1%No flag›
  • Wheat FlourNo flag›
  • DextroseNo flag›
  • Wheat StarchNo flag›
  • Citric Acid · E330No flag
  • Soya lecithinNo flag›
  • Natural and artificial flavouringNo flag
  • Distilled MonoglyceridesNo flag
  • Titanium Dioxide · E171High

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

  • ColourNo flag
  • EnzymeNo flag›
  • Calcium Carbonate · E170iNo flag
  • WheyNo flag›
  • ProteinNo flag
  • Guar Gum · E412No flag
  • Xanthan Gum · E415No flag
  • Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate · E481No flag
  • Modified Corn StarchNo flag›
  • Agar · E406No flag
  • Propylene Glycol MonoestersNo flag
  • Egg YolksNo flag›
  • Tapioca DextrinNo flag
  • Corn DextrinNo flag
  • Karaya Gum · E416No flag
  • MonoglyceridesNo flag›
  • ColourNo flag
  • With Turmeric · E100No flag
  • Annatto · E160bLow

    Natural colour; occasional allergic/intolerance reactions.

  • Cellulose Gum · E466Low

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

  • Preserved With Potassium SorbateNo flag
  • 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.

  • Sorbic Acid · E200No 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.

  • Diphosphates (E450)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

Sugar, Water, Unbleached Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Vegetable Oil (Palm Oil And Soybean Oil), Crunch Blend (Sugar, Cocoa [Processed With Alkali], Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil, Corn Starch, Palm Ol, Rice Flour, Caramel Color, Natural And Artificial Flavor, Titanium Dioxide [Color]), Cocoa (Processed With Alkali), Contains 2% Or Less Of Each Of The Following: Soy Flour, Glycerine, Leavening (Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Monocalcium Phosphate), Nonfat Milk Solids, Bleached Wheat Flour, Salt, Corn Syrup Solids, Wheat Flour, Dextrose, Wheat Starch, Citric Acid, Soy Lecithin, Natural And Artificial Flavors, Distilled Monoglycerides, Titanium Dioxide (Color), Enzymes, Calcium Carbonate, Whey (Milk) Protein, Guar Gum, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Modified Corn Starch, Agar, Propylene Glycol Monoesters, Egg Yolks, Tapioca Dextrin, Corn Dextrin, Karaya Gum, Monoglycerides, Colored With Turmeric And Annatto, Cellulose Gum, Preserved With Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Propionate And Sorbic Acid

Alerts

Declared allergens

This product declares Dairy, Egg, Gluten, Soy.

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 3 May 2025

Food health

Nutrition profile and additives of concern

Contains additive of concern
  • Titanium dioxidePossible genotoxicity (DNA/chromosomal damage) could not be ruled out; no longer considered safe as a food additive.
  • Ammonia caramelCaramel colour class III; may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), an animal carcinogen.
  • Annatto / bixin / norbixinNatural colour; occasional allergic/intolerance reactions.
  • 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 phosphatesInorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
  • DiphosphatesInorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
  • Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC)Synthetic emulsifier linked in animal and in-vitro studies to gut-microbiome disruption and intestinal inflammation; human evidence is emerging.

Per-ingredient concern · chemical identity, not food safety

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2 moderate · 4 low · 9 not assessed

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