6 Shortcrust Mince Pies
Processing
4
Ultra-processed
Group 4 of 4 on the NOVA scale
Additives listed
8
0 we grade moderate or higher
6 of them not yet assessed here
Nutrients
–
Nothing above the low band
Or no figures recorded at all
Three separate readings, kept apart on purpose. This is not a score, and none of it says this product is harmful.
Additives (8)
This label lists 3 acidity regulators, 2 raising agents, 1 additive, 1 preservative and 1 thickener or gelling agent.
E202
Potassium sorbate
Preservative
What it is. The potassium salt of sorbic acid, which stops mould and yeast growth.
Why it is used. Used in cheese, baked goods, dried fruit, wine and dressings.
What the evidence says. Widely used and long regarded as one of the gentler preservatives. EFSA's 2015 re-evaluation lowered the acceptable daily intake and noted gaps in the genotoxicity data, asking for more work, while finding no evidence of harm at the levels actually used.
Permitted with maximum levels. EFSA has asked for further data rather than restricted it.
Assessed against EFSA. Full entry for E202
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
- E331 Sodium citrates 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
mincemeat (47%) (mixed vine fruits (sultanas, raisins, currants), sugar, apple purée, glucose-fructose syrup, humectant (vegetable glycerine), citrus peel [orange peel, glucose-fructose syrup, lemon peel, sugar, acidity regulator (citric acid)], palm oil, rapeseed oil, maize starch, apricot purée, roasted barley malt extract, acetic acid, gelling agent (pectin), citric acid, flavouring, acidity regulator (sodium citrates), preservative (potassium sorbate)), fortified wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin), palm oil, rapeseed oil, glucose syrup, sugar, dextrose, salt, raising agents (diphosphates, sodium hydrogen carbonate), preservative (potassium sorbate) allergy advice: for allergens, including cereals containing gluten, see ingredients in bold. may also contain nuts and peanuts may be eaten warm or cold. oven gas 5, 190°c, fan 170°c 6 mins preheat oven. remove all packaging except foll cup. place on a baking tray in centre of oven. do not reheat once cooled. warning: mincemeat filling can be very hot after heating. we are committed to bringing you the best quality. should you not be happy with this product, please bring the packaging back to any tuue'll replac your item or refund you we nutri typical as sold energy k energy kc fat of which s carbohyd of which s fibre protein salt waitrose.co this pack co ri=% of your storage: s opened sto before date freeze as s and within within one do not refree
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.