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WiltonBaking Decorations · 0070896158734

Gingerbread house kit

Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health critical · 6 additives of concern.

Food health
Critical
Chemical concern
Not assessed

Allergens

  • Dairy
  • Egg
  • Gluten
  • Soy

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

Why it's rated this way

6 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. 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.
  3. ErythrosineModerate concernIodine-based red dye; thyroid effects in animal studies; restricted uses.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Iodine-based red dye; thyroid effects in animal studies; restricted uses.
    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. Indigotine / indigo carmineModerate concernSynthetic dye; allergic-type reactions reported.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Synthetic dye; allergic-type reactions reported.
    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. 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.
  6. 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

  • Light gingerbread50.6%No flag
  • Fortified wheat flour25.6%No flag
  • Wheat flour25%No flag›
  • Niacin · E37524.7%No flag
  • Iron12.3%No flag›
  • Fungal-amylase6.2%No flag›
  • Ascorbic acid · E3003.1%No flag
  • Thiamin mononitrate1.5%No flag›
  • Riboflavin · E1010.8%No flag
  • Folic acid0.4%No flag›
  • Sugar0.2%No flag›
  • Vegetable fat<0.1%No flag
  • Soya bean<0.1%No flag›
  • Cottonseed oil<0.1%No flag›
  • Molasses<0.1%No flag›
  • Invert sugar syrup<0.1%No flag›
  • Ginger<0.1%No flag›
  • Raising agentNo flag
  • E500iiNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • White ready-to-use icingNo flag
  • SugarNo flag›
  • WaterNo flag›
  • Vegetable fatNo flag
  • Hydrogenated soy oilNo flag
  • Modified palm oilNo flag
  • Modified palm oilNo flag
  • Mono- and diglycerides · E471No flag
  • Corn syrupNo flag›
  • Corn starchNo flag›
  • Food starch-modifiedNo flag›
  • CornNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Mono- and diglycerides · E471No flag
  • Artificial flavouringNo flag
  • Titanium dioxide · E171High

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

  • ColourNo flag
  • Polysorbate 60 · E435No flag
  • Potassium sorbate · E202No flag
  • PreservativeNo flag
  • Citric acid · E330No flag
  • White icing mortarNo flag
  • Confectioners'sugarNo flag
  • SugarNo flag›
  • Corn starchNo flag›
  • SugarNo flag›
  • Egg whiteNo flag›
  • Vegetable fatNo flag
  • Partially hydrogenated soybean oilNo flag›
  • Corn syrup solidsNo flag›
  • Sodium caseinateNo flag›
  • Mono- and diglycerides · E471No flag
  • Corn starchNo flag›
  • Titanium dioxide · E171High

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

  • ColourNo flag
  • Ammonium aluminum sulphate · E523No flag
  • Gum arabic · E414No flag
  • Cream of tartar · E336iNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Artificial flavouringNo flag
  • Magnesium oxide · E530No flag
  • Blue fondantNo flag
  • Confectioners'sugarNo flag
  • SugarNo flag›
  • Corn starchNo flag›
  • Corn syrupNo flag›
  • Vegetable fatNo flag
  • Soya beanNo flag›
  • Cottonseed oilNo flag›
  • WaterNo flag›
  • Glycerin · E422No flag
  • Food starch-modifiedNo flag›
  • TapiocaNo flag
  • Cellulose gum · E466Low

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

  • Gum tragacanthNo flag›
  • Artificial flavouringNo flag
  • E262iiNo flag
  • Fd&c blue #2 · E132Moderate

    Synthetic dye; allergic-type reactions reported.

  • Fd&c red #3 · E127Moderate

    Iodine-based red dye; thyroid effects in animal studies; restricted uses.

  • Fd&c blue #1 · E133Moderate

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

  • Potassium sorbate · E202No flag
  • PreservativeNo flag
  • Blue candy cane sticksNo flag
  • SugarNo flag›
  • Maltose syrupNo flag›
  • WaterNo flag›
  • Citric acid · E330No flag
  • Artificial flavouringNo flag
  • Fd&c red #40 · E129High

    Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.

  • Fd&c blue #1 · E133Moderate

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

  • Titanium dioxide · E171High

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

  • ColourNo flag
  • Blue sugarNo flag
  • SugarNo flag›
  • Carnauba wax · E903No flag
  • WaterNo flag›
  • Fd&c blue #1 · E133Moderate

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

  • Pearlized mini blue and white candiesNo flag
  • DextroseNo flag›
  • Corn syrupNo flag›
  • Citric acid · E330No flag
  • Calcium stearateNo flag›
  • Tapioca 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
  • Confectioners'glazeNo flag
  • Carnauba wax · E903No flag
  • Artificial flavouringNo flag
  • Fd&c blue #1 · E133Moderate

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

  • ColourNo flag
Show original label text

Light gingerbread: enriched wheat flour (wheat flour, niacin, iron, fungal-amylase, ascorbic acid, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), sugar, vegetable shortening (hydrogenated soybean and cottonseed oil), molasses, invert sugar syrup, ginger, leavening (baking soda), salt. white ready-to-use icing: sugar, water, vegetable shortening (hydrogenated soybean oil, modified palm oil, hydrogenated modified palm oil, mono and diglycerides), corn syrup, corn starch, food starch-modified (corn), salt, mono and diglycerides, artificial flavor, titanium dioxide (color), polysorbate 60, potassium sorbate (preservative), citric acid. white icing mortar: confectioners'sugar (sugar, corn starch), sugar, dried egg albumen, powdered vegetable shortening (partially hydrogenated soybean oil, corn syrup solids, sodium caseinate (milk), mono and diglycerides), corn starch, titanium dioxide (color), ammonium aluminum sulphate, gum arabic, cream of tartar, salt, artificial flavor, magnesium oxide. blue fondant: confectioners'sugar (sugar, corn starch), corn syrup, vegetable shortening (hydrogenated soybean and cottonseed oil), water, glycerin, food starch-modified (tapioca), cellulose gum, gum tragacanth, artificial flavor, sodium diacetate, fd&c blue #2, fd&c red #3, fd&c blue #1, potassium sorbate (preservative). blue candy cane sticks: sugar, maltose syrup, water, citric acid, artificial flavor, fd&c red #40, fd&c blue #1, titanium dioxide (color). blue sugar: sugar, carnauba wax, water, fd&c blue #1. pearlized mini blue and white candies: dextrose, corn syrup, citric acid, calcium stearate, tapioca dextrin, titanium dioxide (color), confectioners'glaze, carnauba wax, artificial flavor, fd&c blue #1, artificial color.

Alerts

Declared allergens

This product declares Dairy, Egg, Gluten, Soy.

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

Food health

Nutrition profile and additives of concern

Contains additive of concern
  • Allura red ACSouthampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.
  • Titanium dioxidePossible genotoxicity (DNA/chromosomal damage) could not be ruled out; no longer considered safe as a food additive.
  • ErythrosineIodine-based red dye; thyroid effects in animal studies; restricted uses.
  • Indigotine / indigo carmineSynthetic dye; allergic-type reactions reported.
  • Brilliant blue FCFSynthetic dye; allergic-type reactions reported in sensitive individuals.
  • 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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11 low · 6 not assessed

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