6 Star 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
Saturates per 100g
5.18g
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 colour 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
- E163 Anthocyanins colour
- E260 Acetic acid acidity regulator
- 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), Raisins secs (17%) (Raisins de Smyrne, Raisins de Corinthe Vostizza, Raisins), Beurre (Lait) (14%), Sucre, Sirop de glucose-fructose, Purée de pomme, Cerises confites (3,5%) (Cerises, Sirop de glucose-fructose, Sucre, Colorant : Anthocyanes (issus de Carottes noires), Correcteur d'acidité : Acide citrique), Brandy (2%), Butteroil (Lait), Jus de clémentine concentré, Canneberges, Dextrose, Huile de tournesol, Fécule de maïs, Écorces d'orange et de citron confites (Écorce d'orange, Sirop de glucose-fructose, Sucre, Écorce de citron, Correcteur d'acidité : Acide citrique), Épices moulues (Cannelle, Noix de muscade), Conservateur : Acide acétique, Sel, Gélifiant : Pectine (issue de Fruits), Sirop de sucre, Huile de palme, Correcteur d'acidité : Acide citrique, Huile d'orange, Poudre à lever : E450, Bicarbonate de soude.
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.