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Whitman's,Whitman's Candies Inc.Snacks · 0076740070931

Whitman's, sampler, assorted chocolate

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

Food health
Critical
Chemical concern
Not assessed

Allergens

  • Dairy
  • Egg
  • Peanut
  • Soy
  • Tree nuts

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 5 Dec 2025

Why it's rated this way

5 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. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.

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

Ingredients

  • Ingredients consist of chocolate51.4%No flag
  • Sugar25.8%No flag›
  • Chocolate12.8%No flag›
  • Chocolate6.4%No flag›
  • Cocoa butter3.2%No flag›
  • Whole milk1.6%No flag
  • Milkfat0.8%No flag›
  • Soya lecithin0.4%No flag›
  • An emulsifier0.4%No flag
  • Vanillin0.4%No flag›
  • Artificial flavouring0.4%No flag
  • Corn syrup24.3%No flag›
  • Sugar12.2%No flag›
  • Nuts6.1%No flag›
  • Cashew nuts3%No flag
  • Almonds1.5%No flag›
  • Pecan nut0.8%No flag›
  • Walnuts0.4%No flag›
  • Peanuts0.4%No flag›
  • Brown sugar3%No flag›
  • Milk1.5%No flag›
  • Dairy cream0.8%No flag
  • Coconut with sodium metabisulfite0.4%No flag
  • To promote color retention0.4%No flag
  • Palm kernel oil0.2%No flag›
  • Butter<0.1%No flag›
  • Molasses<0.1%No flag›
  • Cherry<0.1%No flag›
  • Cherry<0.1%No flag›
  • Corn syrupNo flag›
  • WaterNo flag›
  • SugarNo 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
  • Sulfur dioxide · E220Moderate

    Sulphite preservative; can trigger asthma/allergic-type reactions, especially in asthmatics.

  • To promote color retentionNo flag
  • Natural flavouringNo flag
  • Fd&c red #40 · E129High

    Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.

  • Whole milk<0.1%No flag
  • MilkNo flag›
  • Invert sugarNo flag›
  • White chocolateNo flag
  • SugarNo flag›
  • Cocoa butterNo flag›
  • Whole milkNo flag
  • Soya lecithinNo flag›
  • An emulsifierNo flag
  • Artificial flavouringNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Sorbitol · E420No flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • HoneyNo flag›
  • RaisinsNo flag›
  • Gum arabic apricots with sulfur dioxideNo flag
  • To promote color retentionNo flag
  • Egg whiteNo flag›
  • Natural and artificial flavouringNo flag
  • Tapioca flourNo flag
  • Food starch-modifiedNo flag›
  • Citric acid · E330No flag
  • Sorbic acid · E200No flag
  • Soya lecithinNo flag›
  • An emulsifierNo flag
  • Cocoa powderNo flag›
  • SpiceNo flag›
  • Invertase · E1103No flag
  • An enzymeNo flag›
  • Mono- and diglycerides with citric acidNo flag
  • To help protect flavorNo 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
  • Confectioner's glazeNo flag
  • Tocopherols · E306No flag
  • A natural antioxidantNo flag
  • And fd&c colorsNo flag
  • Red #40 · E129High

    Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.

  • Yellow #5 · E102No flag
  • #6No flag
  • Blue #1 · E133Moderate

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

  • Sodium metabisulphite (E223)Moderate

    Sulphite; asthma/allergic-type reactions.

Show original label text

Ingredients consist of chocolate (sugar, chocolate , chocolate processed with alkali, cocoa butter, whole milk, milk fat. soy lecithin (an emulsifier), vanillin (an artificial flavor)), corn syrup, sugar, nuts (cashews, almonds, pecans, walnuts, peanuts), brown sugar, condensed milk, dairy cream, coconut with sodium metabisulfite (to promote color retention), palm kernel oil, butter, molasses, cherries (cherries, corn syrup, water, sugar, citric acid, sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate (preservatives), sulfur dioxide (to promote color retention), natural flavor, fd&c red #40), whole milk, nonfat milk solids, invert sugar, white chocolate (sugar, cocoa butter, whole milk, soy lecithin (an emulsifier), artificial flavor, salt), sorbitol, salt, honey, raisins, gum arabic apricots with sulfur dioxide (to promote color retention), egg albumen, natural and artificial flavors, tapioca flour. food starch - modified, citric acid, sorbic acid, soy lecithin (an emulsifier), cocoa powder, spices, invertase (an enzyme), mono and diglycerides with citric acid (to help protect flavor), sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate (preservatives), confectioner's glaze, tocopherols (a natural antioxidant), and fd&c colors (red #40, yellow #5 & #6, blue #1).

Alerts

Declared allergens

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

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 5 Dec 2025

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.
  • 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

2 moderate · 3 low · 13 not assessed

13 of 18 ingredients not yet assessed · Show all

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