Jammy Wheels Minis

Belmont Biscuits

4088600346939

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

27g

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.

This label lists 2 acidity regulators, 1 colour, 1 additive and 1 thickener or gelling agent. 1 more we cannot place from the code alone.

E330 Citric acid
Acidity regulator
No real concern strong evidence

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.

Regulatory status UK Permitted EU Permitted US Permitted

Permitted freely.

Assessed against EFSA, JECFA. Full entry for E330

Also on the label, not assessed here yet

  • E163 Anthocyanins colour
  • E331 Sodium citrates acidity regulator
  • E422 Glycerol other
  • E440 Pectin thickener
  • E502 No entry in our register

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.

wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiaminl, raspberry flavour apple jam (23%) (gilucose-fructose syrup, apple extract (contains sulphites), sugar, concentrated apple purée, humectant: glycerol, gelling agent: pectins, acidity regulator: sodium citrates, flavouring, colour: anthocyanins, acid: citric acid), sugar, palm oil, rapeseed oil, partially inverted sugar syrup, raisin agents: ammonium carbonates, sodium carbonates, salt, flavourin allergy advice: for allergens, see ingredients in bold, may also contain nuts, dietary advice: suitable for vegans, no artificial colours or flavourings, nutrition this pack contains 6 mini bag: per 100g per bag (20g typical values 1836kj/

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.

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