Teacakes
Processing
3
Processed foods
Group 3 of 4 on the NOVA scale
Additives listed
1
0 we grade moderate or higher
Counted from the label, not by quantity
Sugars per 100g
14.80g
Medium
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 (1)
This label lists 1 antioxidant.
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
Ingredients
Wheat Flour (with added Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B₁), Water, Orange Soaked Raisins (11%) (contains: Raisins, Orange Juice from concentrate), Orange Soaked Sultanas (9%) (contains: Sultanas, Orange Juice from concentrate), Egg Yolk, Yeast, Mixed Peel (contains: Orange, Lemon), Orange Soaked Currants (2%) (contains: Currants, Orange Juice from concentrate), Wheat Protein, Vegetable Oil (Palm, Rapeseed), Butter (Milk), Salt, Fermented Wheat Flour, Flour Treatment Agent: Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C). FOR 5 010003 06410 SUITA FILM RECYCLE C WITH BAGS AT LARGE SUPERMARKET CARD BAKERS 1886 K HOVIS PREMIUM TEACAKES Don't recycle Recycle at home Typical Values Energy
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.