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Tastykake, Tasty Baking CompanySnacks · 0025600091661

Caramel apple mini donuts

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 23 Apr 2020

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 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 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. 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.

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

Ingredients

  • Sugar51.3%No flag›
  • Flour24.4%No flag›
  • Wheat flour12.2%No flag›
  • Niacin · E3756.1%No flag
  • Reduced iron3%No flag›
  • Thiamin mononitrate1.5%No flag›
  • Riboflavin · E1010.8%No flag
  • Folic acid0.8%No flag›
  • Water12.2%No flag›
  • Crunch blend6.1%No flag
  • Wheat flour3%No flag›
  • Sugar1.5%No flag›
  • Soya oil0.8%No flag›
  • Yellow corn flour0.4%No flag
  • Yeast0.2%No flag›
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • Partially hydrogenated soybean oil<0.1%No flag›
  • Caramel color · E150a<0.1%No flag
  • Raising agent<0.1%No flag
  • E500ii<0.1%No flag
  • Sodium acid pyrophosphate · E450iNo 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.

  • To protect freshnessNo flag
  • PaprikaNo flag›
  • Palm oil3%No flag›
  • Soya oil1.5%No flag›
  • Contains 2% and less of each of the following0.8%No flag
  • Soya flour0.8%No flag›
  • Egg yolks0.4%No flag›
  • Raising agent0.2%No flag
  • E500ii<0.1%No flag
  • Sodium acid pyrophosphate · E450i<0.1%No flag
  • Sodium aluminum phosphate · E541<0.1%No flag
  • Monocalcium phosphate · E341i<0.1%No flag
  • Skimmed milk<0.1%No flag
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • Glycerine · E422<0.1%No flag
  • Corn syrup solids<0.1%No flag›
  • DextroseNo flag›
  • Wheat starchNo flag›
  • Calcium sulfate · E516No flag
  • Wheat flourNo flag›
  • Soya lecithinNo flag›
  • Distilled monoglyceridesNo flag
  • Calcium carbonate · E170iNo flag
  • Sodium stearoyl lactylate · E481No flag
  • Guar gum · E412No flag
  • Natural and artificial flavouringNo flag
  • Propylene glycol monoesterNo flag
  • Tapioca dextrinNo flag
  • Agar · E406No flag
  • Corn dextrinNo flag
  • Titanium dioxide · E171High

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

  • ColourNo flag
  • Xanthan gum · E415No flag
  • EnzymeNo flag›
  • Karaya gum · E416No flag
  • MonoglyceridesNo flag›
  • Corn syrupNo flag›
  • Citric acid · E330No flag
  • Colored with turmericNo flag
  • Annatto · E160bLow

    Natural colour; occasional allergic/intolerance reactions.

  • Preserved with sodium propionateNo flag
  • Potassium sorbate · E202No flag
  • Sorbic acid · E200No flag
  • Ammonia caramel (E150C)Moderate

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

  • Sodium propionate (E281)Low

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

  • 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, enriched unbleached and bleached flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid) water, crunch blend (bleached wheat flour, sugar, soybean oil, yellow corn flour, yeast, salt, partially hydrogenated soybean oil, caramel color, leavening [sodium bicarbonate, sodium acid pyrophosphate], calcium propionate [to protect freshness], extractives of paprika) palm oil, soybean oil, contains 2% or less of each of the following: soy flour, egg yolks, leavening (sodium bicarbonate, sodium acid pyrophosphate, sodium aluminum phosphate, monocalcium phosphate), nonfat milk solids, salt, glycerine, corn syrup solids, dextrose, wheat starch, calcium sulfate, wheat flour, soy lecithin, distilled monoglycerides, calcium carbonate, sodium stearoyl lactylate, guar gum, natural and artificial flavors, propylene glycol monoester, tapioca dextrin, agar, corn dextrin, titanium dioxide (color), xanthan gum, enzymes, karaya gum, monoglycerides, corn syrup, citric acid, colored with turmeric and annatto, preserved with sodium propionate, potassium sorbate and sorbic acid

Alerts

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
  • 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 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.

Per-ingredient concern · chemical identity, not food safety

What drives this

2 moderate · 4 low · 8 not assessed

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