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Snacks · 0087848400391

Variety sampler cheesecake, variety sampler

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

Food health
Critical
Chemical concern
Not assessed

Allergens

  • Dairy
  • Egg
  • Gluten
  • Peanut
  • Soy
  • Tree nuts

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. 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. Brilliant blue FCFModerate concernSynthetic dye; allergic-type reactions reported in sensitive individuals.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Synthetic dye; allergic-type reactions reported 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Potassium 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  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

  • Cream cheese51.3%No flag
  • Sour cream25.8%No flag
  • Milk12.7%No flag›
  • Salt0.3%No flag›
  • Xanthan · E4150.3%No flag
  • Carob bean0.3%No flag›
  • Guar gums · E41211.7%No flag
  • Sugar11.7%No flag›
  • Milk11.7%No flag›
  • Canola11.7%No flag›
  • Palm oil6.8%No flag›
  • Whole wheat flour3.4%No flag
  • Margarine1.7%No flag›
  • Palm oil0.9%No flag›
  • Water0.4%No flag›
  • Soya oil0.2%No flag›
  • Salt0.1%No flag›
  • Natural flavouring<0.1%No flag
  • Milk<0.1%No flag›
  • Soya lecithin<0.1%No flag›
  • E160ai<0.1%No flag
  • Colour<0.1%No flag
  • Retinyl palmitate<0.1%No flag›
  • Sour cream0.9%No flag
  • Sour cream0.4%No flag
  • Enzyme0.4%No flag›
  • Fortified wheat flour0.4%No flag
  • Wheat flour0.2%No flag›
  • Niacin · E3750.1%No flag
  • Reduced iron<0.1%No flag›
  • Thiamin mononitrate<0.1%No flag›
  • Riboflavin · E101<0.1%No flag
  • Folic acid<0.1%No flag›
  • Soya oil0.2%No flag›
  • Chocolate chunk0.1%No flag
  • Sugar<0.1%No flag›
  • Cocoa paste<0.1%No flag
  • Cocoa butter<0.1%No flag›
  • DextroseNo flag›
  • Soya lecithinNo flag›
  • VanillinNo flag›
  • Strawberry filling<0.1%No flag
  • Water<0.1%No flag›
  • Sugar<0.1%No flag›
  • StrawberryNo flag›
  • Modified corn starchNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Erythorbic acid · E315No flag
  • Potassium sorbate · E202No flag
  • PreservativeNo flag
  • Calcium carrageenanNo flag›
  • Artificial flavouringNo flag
  • Fd&c red 40 · E129High

    Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.

  • Blue 1 · E133Moderate

    Synthetic dye; allergic-type reactions reported in sensitive individuals.

  • White chocolate<0.1%No flag
  • Sugar<0.1%No flag›
  • Cocoa butterNo flag›
  • Whole milk powderNo flag›
  • Skimmed milk powderNo flag
  • Soya lecithinNo flag›
  • VanillaNo flag›
  • Natural flavouringNo flag
  • Peanuts<0.1%No flag›
  • EggsNo flag›
  • Evaporated milkNo flag
  • MilkNo flag›
  • E340iiNo 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.

  • CholecalciferolNo flag›
  • CocoaNo flag›
  • AlkalizedNo flag
  • Caramel spreadNo flag
  • MilkNo flag›
  • SugarNo flag›
  • GlucoseNo flag›
  • E500iiNo flag
  • Potassium sorbate · E202No flag
  • PreservativeNo flag
  • Corn starchNo flag›
  • WalnutsNo flag›
  • GlucoseNo flag›
  • Brown sugarNo flag›
  • Natural flavouringNo flag
  • Modified corn starchNo flag›
  • CreamNo flag›
  • CreamNo 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.

  • Mono- and diglycerides · E471No flag
  • Polysorbate 80 · E433Low

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

  • SaltNo flag›
  • Xanthan gum · E415No flag
  • Locust bean gum · E410No flag
  • Guar gum · E412No flag
  • FatNo flag
  • Palm oilNo flag›
  • Soya lecithinNo flag›
  • E500iiNo flag
  • Invert sugarNo flag›
  • MolassesNo flag›
  • Caramel color · E150aNo flag
  • CinnamonNo flag›
  • Agar · E406No flag
  • Calcium carbonate · E170iNo flag
  • Calcium sulfate · E516No flag
  • Cellulose gum · E466Low

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

  • Apocarotenal · E160eNo flag
  • ColourNo flag
  • Ammonia caramel (E150C)Moderate

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

  • Potassium phosphates (E340)Low

    Inorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.

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Cream cheese [cultured cream and milk, salt, xanthan, carob bean and guar gums], sugar, milk, canola and/or palm oil, whole wheat flour, margarine [palm oil, water, soybean oil, salt, natural flavor (milk), soy lecithin, beta carotene (color), vitamin a palmitate], sour cream [cultured milk and cream, enzymes], enriched wheat flour [wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid], soybean oil, chocolate chips [sugar, chocolate liquor, cocoa butter, dextrose, soy lecithin, vanillin], strawberry filling [water, sugar, strawberries, modified corn starch, salt, erythorbic acid, potassium sorbate (preservative), calcium carrageenan, artificial flavor, fd&c red 40 & blue 1], white chocolate chips [sugar, cocoa butter, whole milk powder, nonfat milk powder, soy lecithin, vanilla, natural flavor], peanuts, eggs (dried), evaporated milk [milk, dipotassium phosphate, carrageenan, vitamin d3], cocoa (alkalized), caramel spread [milk, sugar, glucose, sodium bicarbonate, potassium sorbate (preservative)], corn starch, walnuts, glucose, brown sugar, natural flavors, modified corn starch, cream [cream, carrageenan, mono & diglycerides, polysorbate 80], salt, xanthan gum, locust bean gum, guar gum, shortening [palm oil, soy lecithin], baking soda, invert sugar, molasses and caramel color, cinnamon, agar, calcium carbonate, calcium sulfate, cellulose gum, apocarotenal (color).

Alerts

Declared allergens

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

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 23 Apr 2020

Food health

Nutrition profile and additives of concern

Contains additive of concern
  • Allura red ACSouthampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.
  • Brilliant blue FCFSynthetic dye; allergic-type reactions reported in sensitive individuals.
  • Ammonia caramelCaramel colour class III; may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), an animal carcinogen.
  • Potassium 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.
  • 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 · 13 not assessed

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