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Uncle Harry's Inc.Desserts · 0783025030077

Ice cream cake

Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health critical · 5 additives of concern.

Food health
Critical
Chemical concern
Not assessed

Allergens

  • Dairy
  • Gluten
  • Peanut
  • Soy
  • Tree nuts

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 22 Apr 2020

Why it's rated this way

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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Sodium 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Polysorbate 80Minor 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

  • Ice cream43%No flag
  • Cream22.5%No flag›
  • Skimmed milk10.3%No flag
  • Whey powder5.1%No flag
  • Sucrose2.6%No flag›
  • Corn syrup1.3%No flag›
  • Stabiliser0.6%No flag
  • Emulsifier0.6%No flag
  • Mono- and diglycerides · E4710.3%No flag
  • Guar gum · E4120.2%No flag
  • Locust bean gum · E410<0.1%No flag
  • Calcium sulfate · E516<0.1%No flag
  • Polysorbate 80 · E433<0.1%Low

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

  • Carrageenan · E407<0.1%Low

    Degraded carrageenan, and in some animal/in-vitro studies food-grade carrageenan, are linked to intestinal inflammation; human evidence is limited and contested.

  • Chocolate crunch28.5%No flag
  • Wheat flour15.3%No flag›
  • Sugar7.6%No flag›
  • Caramel color · E150a3.8%No flag
  • Palm oil1.9%No flag›
  • And lessNo flag
  • CocoaNo flag›
  • E500iiNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Soya lecithinNo flag›
  • Icing21.3%No flag
  • Water11.6%No flag›
  • Sugar5.8%No flag›
  • Hydrogenated palm kernel oil2.9%No flag›
  • High fructose corn syrup1.5%No flag›
  • Dextrose0.7%No flag›
  • Corn syrup0.4%No flag›
  • And lessNo flag
  • Sodium caseinateNo 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
  • Carbohydrate gumNo flag
  • Polysorbate 60 · E435No flag
  • Artificial flavouringNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Soy protein isolateNo flag›
  • Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids · E475No flag
  • Mono- and diglycerides · E471No flag
  • Sodium citrateNo flag›
  • E339iiNo flag
  • Soya lecithinNo flag›
  • Xanthan gum · E415No flag
  • Caramel filling3.6%No flag
  • Corn syrup1.8%No flag›
  • Water0.9%No flag›
  • Sweetened condensed milk0.5%No flag
  • Butter0.2%No flag›
  • Calcium carrageenan0.1%No flag›
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • E500ii<0.1%No flag
  • Chocolate filling1.8%No flag
  • High fructose corn syrup0.9%No flag›
  • Corn syrup0.5%No flag›
  • Water0.2%No flag›
  • Cocoa processed with alkali0.1%No flag
  • Sugar<0.1%No flag›
  • Modified corn starch<0.1%No flag›
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • Mono- and diglycerides · E471No flag
  • Natural and artificial flavouringNo flag
  • Potassium sorbate as preservativeNo flag
  • Soya0.9%No flag›
  • Coconut oils0.5%No flag›
  • Praline0.2%No flag
  • Pecan nut0.1%No flag›
  • With sugar<0.1%No flag›
  • Modified corn starch<0.1%No flag›
  • Praline seasoning<0.1%No flag
  • Brown sugar<0.1%No flag›
  • Tapioca dextrin<0.1%No flag
  • SugarNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • MaltodextrinNo flag›
  • Natural and artificial butter flavorNo flag
  • With partially hydrogenated soybean oilNo flag›
  • Soya oilNo flag›
  • ButterfatNo flag›
  • Annatto · E160bNo flag
  • TurmericNo flag›
  • ColourNo flag
  • MilkNo flag›
  • Natural and artificial maple flavorNo flag
  • With maltodextrinNo flag›
  • Modified food starchNo flag›
  • Caramel color · E150aNo flag
  • DextroseNo flag›
  • Maple syrupNo flag›
  • VanillinNo flag›
  • Praline toppingNo flag
  • SugarNo flag›
  • DextroseNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • MaltodextrinNo flag›
  • Molasses solidsNo flag
  • MolassesNo flag›
  • Refinery syrupNo flag
  • Cane mill molassesNo flag
  • Cane caramel colorNo flag
  • Guar gum · E412No flag
  • VanillinNo flag›
  • Peanut &No flag›
  • Or cottonseed oilNo flag›
  • ChocolateNo flag›
  • SugarNo flag›
  • Palm kernel oilNo flag›
  • Palm oilsNo flag›
  • Cocoa processed with alkaliNo flag
  • Cocoa pasteNo flag
  • Soya lecithinNo flag›
  • Natural and artificial vanilla flavorNo flag
  • Ammonia caramel (E150C)Moderate

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

  • Sodium phosphates (E339)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

Ice cream (cream, skim milk, whey powder, sucrose, corn syrup, stabilizer & emulsifier [mono & diglycerides, guar gum, locust bean gum, calcium sulfate, polysorbate 80, carrageenan]), chocolate crunch (bleached wheat flour, sugar, caramel color, palm oil, 2% or less: cocoa, baking soda, salt, soy lecithin), icing (water, sugar, hydrogenated palm kernel oil, high fructose corn syrup, dextrose, corn syrup, 2% or less: sodium caseinate, potassium sorbate & sodium benzoate (preservatives), carbohydrate gum, polysorbate 60, artificial flavor, salt, soy protein isolate, polyglycerol esters of fatty acids, mono & diglycerides, sodium citrate, disodium phosphate, soy lecithin, xanthan gum), caramel filling (corn syrup, water, sweetened condensed milk, butter, calcium carrageenan, salt, sodium bicarbonate), chocolate filling (high fructose corn syrup, corn syrup, water, cocoa processed with alkali, sugar, modified corn starch, salt, mono & diglycerides, natural & artificial flavor, potassium sorbate as preservative), soy & coconut oils, praline pieces (pecans (with sugar, modified corn starch), praline seasoning (brown sugar, tapioca dextrin, sugar, salt, maltodextrin, natural & artificial butter flavor (with partially hydrogenated soybean oil, soybean oil, butter oil, annatto & turmeric (color), milk), natural & artificial maple flavor (with maltodextrin, modified food starch, caramel color, dextrose, maple syrup), vanillin), praline topping (sugar, dextrose, salt, maltodextrin, molasses solids, molasses granules (refinery syrup, cane mill molasses, cane caramel color), guar gum, vanillin), peanut &/or cottonseed oil), chocolate flakes (sugar, palm kernel & palm oils, cocoa processed with alkali, chocolate liquor, soy lecithin), natural & artificial vanilla flavor.

Alerts

Declared allergens

This product declares Dairy, Gluten, Peanut, Soy, Tree nuts.

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 22 Apr 2020

Food health

Nutrition profile and additives of concern

Contains additive of concern
  • 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.
  • Sodium 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.
  • Polysorbate 80Synthetic 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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1 high · 5 low · 5 not assessed

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