6 Frangipane Mince Pies
Processing
4
Ultra-processed
Group 4 of 4 on the NOVA scale
Additives listed
6
0 we grade moderate or higher
5 of them not yet assessed here
Sugars per 100g
36.70g
High
UK FSA front of pack threshold
Three separate readings, kept apart on purpose. This is not a score, and none of it says this product is harmful.
Additives (6)
This label lists 2 acidity regulators, 2 raising agents, 1 additive and 1 thickener or gelling agent.
E330
Citric acid
Acidity regulator
What it is. A mild acid found naturally in citrus fruit, made commercially by fermentation.
Why it is used. Adds tartness, balances flavour and helps preserve. One of the most used additives in food.
What the evidence says. Safe at food levels. No credible health concern for the additive itself.
Permitted freely.
Assessed against EFSA, JECFA. Full entry for E330
Also on the label, not assessed here yet
- E260 Acetic acid acidity regulator
- E422 Glycerol other
- E440 Pectin thickener
- E450 Diphosphates raising agent
- E500 Sodium carbonates raising agent
Names and jobs come from the register of additives permitted in Great Britain, which we have not finished transcribing: a code shown without a name is a gap in our coverage, not a finding that it is unapproved. Naming one is not grading it either. Full detail appears only where we have an assessment against a named authority, so all of this describes our coverage rather than these additives. Most are common and low concern.
Ingredients
Farine de blé contient Gluten (avec Farine de blé, Carbonate de calcium, Fer, Niacine, Thiamine). Sucre Beurre (Lait) (15%) Raisins secs (Raisins de Smyrne Raisins de Corinthe Vostizza Raisins) (10%) Eau Œuf pasteurisé Amandes effilées Amandes en poudre (3%) Pommes Sirop de glucose Graisse végétale (Huile de palme Huile de tournesol Farine de riz) Humectant: Glycérol Sucre roux Écorces d'orange et de citron confites (Sirop de glucose-fructose Écorce d'orange Sucre Écorce de citron Correcteur d'acidité : Acide citrique) Dextrose Jus de citron Sel Poudre à lever: E450, Bicarbonate de soude Épices moulues (Cannelle Noix de muscade Clous de girofle) Correcteur d'acidité: Acide citrique Pour les allergènes, voir les ingrédients indiqués en gras. Ne convient pas aux personnes allergiques aux fruits à coque et aux arachides en raison des méthodes de fabrication. Zeste de citron Arôme Sirop de sucre noir Acidifiant: Acide acétique. Gélifiant : Pectine (issue de Fruits) Huile de palme Fécule de maïs. Peut contenir des tiges de fruits
As printed on the pack, in the producer's own order: ingredients are listed by weight, so what comes first is most of what is in it. E numbers link to their assessment where we have one.