Matured Mincemeat
Processing
4
Ultra-processed
Group 4 of 4 on the NOVA scale
Additives listed
4
0 we grade moderate or higher
2 of them not yet assessed here
Sugars per 100g
55.50g
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 (4)
This label lists 2 acidity regulators, 1 antioxidant and 1 colour.
E300
Ascorbic acid (vitamin C)
Antioxidant
What it is. Vitamin C, added to protect colour and flavour and sometimes to fortify.
Why it is used. Stops browning in juices and cut fruit, protects fats, and boosts vitamin content.
What the evidence says. Beneficial and harmless at the levels used. Included here as a reminder that an E number is just a code, and plenty of them are ordinary nutrients.
Permitted freely, no concern.
Assessed against EFSA, JECFA. Full entry for E300
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
- E150A Plain caramel colour
- E260 Acetic acid acidity regulator
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
Sugar, Currants (16%) (Currants, Sunflower Oil), Raisins (7%) (Raisins, Sunflower Oil), Apricot Puree (6%), Apple Pulp (6%) (Apple Pulp, Preservative Acetic Acid), Apple Puree (6%) (Apple Puree, Antioxidant: Ascorbic Acid), Sultanas (6%) (Sultanas, Sunflower Oil), Brandy (6%), Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Candied Mixed Citrus Peel (Orange Peel, Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Lemon Peel, Sugar, Acidity Regulator: Citric Acid), Vegetable Suet (Palm Oil, Rice Flour, Sunflower Oil), Maize Starch, Cinnamon, Preservative: Acetic Acid; Ginger, Colour: Plain Caramel; Spices, Citric Acid. Safety: Although extra care 1307825 has been taken to remove all fruit stalks and stones, some may remain. The palm oil used in this product is certified sustainable from well managed plantations. Together we can protect the world's forests and avoid deforestation. The colouring used in this product is sourced from natural sources. CAP ON RINSE JAR Recycle CAP Recycle 06.23 80007337 H0276 0130 7825
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.