Declared allergens
This product declares Dairy, Peanut, Soy, Tree nuts.
Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 9 Feb 2020
Whitman's Sampler Asst. CHOCOLATES 12OZ
Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health critical · 7 additives of concern.
- Critical
Allergens
- Dairy
- Peanut
- Soy
- Tree nuts
Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 9 Feb 2020
Why it's rated this way
7 additives on this label are on our additives-of-concern list.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sulphur dioxideModerate concernSulphite preservative; can trigger asthma/allergic-type reactions, especially in asthmatics.
- What it is
- Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
- Why it's flagged
- Sulphite preservative; can trigger asthma/allergic-type reactions, especially in asthmatics.
- 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.
Sodium metabisulphiteModerate concernSulphite; asthma/allergic-type reactions.
- What it is
- Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
- Why it's flagged
- Sulphite; asthma/allergic-type 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.
Ingredients
- Ingredients51.5%No flag
- Milk chocolate24.3%No flag
- Whole milk6.1%No flag
- Emulsifier0.8%No flag
- Artificial flavouring0.4%No flag
- Dark chocolate isugar0.2%No flag
- Chocolate processed with alkali<0.1%No flag
- Emulsifier<0.1%No flag
- Artificial flavouringNo flag
- Condensed milkNo flag
- Cashew nutsNo flag
- Citric acid · E330No flag
- Sodium benzoate · E211Moderate
Preservative; can form trace benzene (a carcinogen) when combined with ascorbic acid; implicated in child hyperactivity studies.
- Potassium sorbate · E202No flag
- PreservativeNo flag
- FdNo flag
- C red 40No flag
- Natural flavouringNo flag
- Sulfur dioxide · E220Moderate
Sulphite preservative; can trigger asthma/allergic-type reactions, especially in asthmatics.
- Preserves colorNo flag
- Coconut with sodium metabisulfiteNo flag
- Preserves whitenessNo flag
- White chocolate sugarNo flag
- Whole milkNo flag
- EmulsifierNo flag
- Artificial flavouringNo flag
- Sorbitol · E42012.1%No flag
- Gum arabic · E4141.5%No flag
- Tapioca starch0.8%No flag
- Apricots with sulfur dioxide<0.1%No flag
- Preserves color<0.1%No flag
- Natural and artificial flavouring<0.1%No flag
- Emulsifier<0.1%No flag
- Edible shellac · E904No flag
- Invertase · E1103No flag
- Sodium benzoate · E211Moderate
Preservative; can form trace benzene (a carcinogen) when combined with ascorbic acid; implicated in child hyperactivity studies.
- Potassium sorbate · E202No flag
- PreservativeNo flag
- Mono- and diglycerides with citric acidNo flag
- AntioxidantNo flag
- Citric acid · E330No flag
- Mixed tocopherols · E306No flag
- AntioxidantNo flag
- FdNo flag
- C colorsNo flag
- Yellow 5 · E102High
Southampton study link to hyperactivity/attention effects in children; can trigger reactions in sensitive individuals.
- Red 40 · E129High
Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.
- Blue 1 · E133Moderate
Synthetic dye; allergic-type reactions reported in sensitive individuals.
- Caramel color · E150aNo flag
- Carmine colorNo flag
- Sodium hydroxide · E524No flag
- Orange zestNo flag
- Orange zestNo flag
- Citric acid · E330No flag
- Whole milkNo flag
- Skimmed milkNo flag
- Lemon pee raspberries and applesNo flag
- Ammonia caramel (E150C)Moderate
Caramel colour class III; may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), an animal carcinogen.
- Sodium metabisulphite (E223)Moderate
Sulphite; asthma/allergic-type reactions.
Show original label text
ingredients, milk chocolate (sugar, whole milk, cocoa butter, chocolate, soy lecithin (emulsifier), vanillin (artificial flavor), dark chocolate isugar, chocolate processed with alkali, cocoa butter, milk fat, soy lecithin (emulsifier) vanillin (artificial flavor)}, corn syrup, sugar, condensed milk, brown sugar, almonds, butter, cream, cashews, peanuts, cherries {cherries, corn syrup, sugar, high fructose corn syrup, water, citric acid, sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate (preservatives), fd,c red 40, natural flavor, sulfur dioxide (preserves color), palm kernel oil, coconut with sodium metabisulfite (preserves whiteness), pecans, walnuts, molasses, invert sugar, white chocolate sugar, cocoa butter, whole milk, soy lecithin (emulsifier), artificial flavor, salt), sorbitol, salt, dried egg whites, gum arabic, tapioca starch, honey, raisins (raisins, sunflower oil), apricots with sulfur dioxide (preserves color), natural and artificial flavors, soy lecithin (emulsifier), spice, cocoa powder, edible shellac, invertase (enzyme), sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate (preservatives), mono and diglycerides with citric acid (antioxidant), soybean oil, citric acid, mixed tocopherols (antioxidant), fd,c colors (yellow 5, 6, red 40, blue 1), maple sugar, caramel color, carmine color, maltodextrin, sodium hydroxide, strawberries, orange peel (orange peel, water, citric acid), whole milk, nonfat milk solids, lemon pee raspberries and apples, may contain tree nuts and wheat,
Alerts
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.
- 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.
- Sodium benzoatePreservative; can form trace benzene (a carcinogen) when combined with ascorbic acid; implicated in child hyperactivity studies.
- Sulphur dioxideSulphite preservative; can trigger asthma/allergic-type reactions, especially in asthmatics.
- Sodium metabisulphiteSulphite; asthma/allergic-type reactions.
Per-ingredient concern · chemical identity, not food safety
What drives this
- SaltLow concern
- MaltodextrinLow concern
9 of 11 ingredients not yet assessed · Show allHide
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