Chips chups Squeezee freeze pops
Processing
4
Ultra-processed
Group 4 of 4 on the NOVA scale
Additives listed
10
0 we grade moderate or higher
3 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 (10)
This label lists 3 colours, 2 preservatives, 2 sweeteners, 2 thickeners and gelling agents and 1 acidity regulator.
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
E211
Sodium benzoate
Preservative
What it is. A preservative that stops yeasts, moulds and some bacteria growing in acidic foods.
Why it is used. Used in soft drinks, sauces, pickles and dressings.
What the evidence says. EFSA re-evaluated it in 2016 and kept an acceptable daily intake, with normal exposure below it. The known issue is specific: in acidic drinks that also contain vitamin C, benzoate can form small amounts of benzene, so manufacturers reformulated to avoid the combination. It was also present in the drink mixes used in the Southampton hyperactivity study, though the warning requirement that followed applies to the colours rather than to benzoate.
Permitted with maximum levels in the foods where it is allowed.
Assessed against EFSA, UK FSA. Full entry for E211
E466
Carboxymethyl cellulose
Thickener and stabiliser
What it is. A modified plant fibre used to thicken and stabilise.
Why it is used. Common in ice cream, low fat products, gluten free bakery and sauces.
What the evidence says. Falls in the same emulsifier and gut research bucket as polysorbate 80, with early human work hinting at effects on the microbiome. Interesting, not conclusive.
Permitted with limits.
Assessed against EFSA. Full entry for E466
E950
Acesulfame K
Artificial sweetener
What it is. A calorie free intense sweetener, often blended with other sweeteners to round out taste.
Why it is used. Used in diet drinks, dairy and confectionery.
What the evidence says. Long treated as safe by regulators. Some recent research on sweeteners and the gut microbiome is ongoing, but nothing has changed the official safety position.
Permitted with an acceptable daily intake in all three regions.
Assessed against EFSA, JECFA. Full entry for E950
E955
Sucralose
Artificial sweetener
What it is. An intense sweetener made from sugar, around 600 times sweeter, so it is used in very small amounts.
Why it is used. Sweetens diet drinks, tabletop sweeteners, dairy and baked goods.
What the evidence says. Regulators have treated it as safe for decades and the acceptable daily intake has not changed. Newer laboratory work on a breakdown product, and the general question of sweeteners and the gut microbiome, keep it under discussion, but that work is early and has not moved any official position.
Permitted with an acceptable daily intake in all three regions.
Assessed against EFSA, JECFA. Full entry for E955
E160A
Carotenes
Yellow to orange colour
What it is. The orange pigments found in carrots and other vegetables, either extracted or made synthetically.
Why it is used. Colours margarine, soft drinks, dairy, and sweets.
What the evidence says. The same compound the body turns into vitamin A, and safe at the levels used in food. High dose beta-carotene supplements have been linked to harm in smokers, but those doses are far above anything a colour in food delivers, and conflating the two is a common mistake.
Permitted. The supplement findings apply to concentrated doses, not to food colouring.
Assessed against EFSA, JECFA. Full entry for E160A
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
- E150 Caramel colour
- E161B Lutein colour
- E460 Cellulose thickener
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
Water, sugar, Apple Juice from Concentrate (7.4%), Acid (Citric Acid), Natural Apple Flavouring, Stabiliser (Carboxy Methyl cellulose), Sweeteners (Sucralose, Acesulfame K. Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate), Star and sweeteners - Orange Ingredients, Wapore Sugar pronge Julen from Concentrate (17) Apple ture from Concentrate (5.6%), Acid (Citric Acid) Natural Orange Flavouring suchalisse, ky, Preserved), Sweeteners (Sucralose, Acesulfame Citric Acid), Natural Cola Flavouring, Stabiliser (Carboxy Methyl Cellulose), Sweeteners (Sucralose, Acesulfame K), Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate), Colour (Caramel). - Strawberry Ingredients: Water, Sugar, Strawberry Juice from Concentrate (1.7%) ic Acid), Natural Strawberry Flavouring, Stabiliser (Carboxy Methyl Cellulose), Sweeteners (Sucralose, Acesulfame K), Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate), Colouring Food (Black Carrot Extract). NL Freeze Pops met suiker en zoetstoffen - Sinaasappel Ingredienten-wa entraat (1.7%), appelsap uit concentraat (5,6%), zuur (citroenzuur), natuurlijke sinaasappelsmaakstof, stabilisator (carboxymethylcellulose), Zoetstoffen (sucralose, acesulfam K), conserveermiddelen (kaliumsorbaat, natriumbenzoat), kleurstoffen (betacaroteen) - Appel Ingredienten: wafe (74%), zuur (citroenzuur), natuurlijke appelsmack, stabilisator (Carboxymethylcellulose), zoetstoffen (sucralose, acesulfam K), conserveermiddelen (kaliumsorbaat, kerrumbenzoat), kit croton out (17%), appels ing uit concentraat (5,6%), Zuur (Citroenzuun, natuurlijke cola-smack cellulose), zoetstoffen (sucralose, acesulfam K, conserveermiddelen (kaliumsorbaat, natriumbenzoat), kleurstoffen (karamel). - Aardbeien Ingrediënten: water, suiker, tordbeiensapum ctices au sucre et aux édulcorants-Ingredients de l'oranger eau, suc natuurlijke aardbeiensmaa cellulose), zoetstoffen (sucralose uret d'orange, stoplisateur (carbolyéthymellulose), edulcorants (sucralose, stoffen (extract van zwarte wortel). FR Assortiment de sucettes glacées un matisant (beta-carotenx, Ingrédients de la pomme: eau, sucre, jus sucre.us d'orange concedic emme, (vorbate de potassium, benzoate de sodium), colorant (extrait de carotte noire). DE Gefriergetränke mit verschiedenen Geschmacksrichtungen, mit Zucker und Süßungsmitteln - Orange Zutaten: Wasser, Zucker, Orangensaft aus Konzentrat (1,7 %), Apfelsaft aus Konzentrat (5,6 %), Säure (Zitronensäure) me, conservateurs (sorbate de potassium, benzoate de sodium), colorant (caramel) - Ingrédients de la fraise: eau, sucre, jus de fraise concentré (1,7 %), jus de pomme concentré (5,6 %), acide (citrique), arôme naturel de fraise, stabilisateur (carboxymethylcellulose), édulcorants (sucralose, acesulfame Genaroma, Stabilisator (Carboxymethylcellulose), Süßungsmittel (Sucralose, Acesulfam K), Konservierungsmittel (Kaliumsorbat, Natriumbenzoat), Farbstoff (Beta-Carotin). - Apfel Zutaten: Wasser, Zucker, Apfelsaft aus Konzentrat (7,4 %), Säure (Zitronensäure), natürliches Apfelaroma, Stabilisator Sot, forbendes Lebensmittel (Schwarzer Karottenextrakt). PL Lizaki lodowe w różnych smakach z dodatkiem cukru i substancji słodzących - Pomarańczowy Składniki: woda, cukier, sok pomarańczowy z koncentratu (1,7%), sok jabłkowy z koncentratu (5,6%), kwas (cytrynowy), naturalny aromat pomarańczowy kodracelsukraloza, acesulfam K), konserwanty (sorbinian potasu, benzoesan sodu), barwnik (luteina). - Smak Coli Składniki: woda, cukier, kwas (cytrynowy), naturalny aromat coli, stabilizator (karboksymetyloceluloza), substancje słodzące (sukraloza, acesulfam K), konserwanty (sorbinian potasu, benzoesan nik (kamel). - Truskawkowy Składniki: woda, cukier, sok truskawkowy z koncentratu (1,7%), sok jabłkowy z koncentratu (5,6%), kwas (cytrynowy), naturalny aromat truskawkowy, stabilizator (karboksymetyloceluloza), substancje słodzące (sukraloza, acesulfam K), konserwanty (sorbinian potasu, benzoesan odu Brasel benzoan sodný), barvivo (lutein). - Kolová příchuť - složení: voda, cukr, kyselina citronová, přírodní kolové aroma, stabilizátor (karboxymethylcelulóza), sladidla (sukraloza, acesulfam K), konzervační látky (sorban draselný, benzoan sodný), barvivo (karamel) - Jahodová příchuť - složení: stoverkoncentrátu (1,7 %), jablečná šťáva z koncentrátu (5,6 %), kyselina citronová, přírodní jahodové aroma, stabilizátor (karboxymethylcelulóza), sladidla sukralóza, acesulfam K), konzervační látky (sorban draselný, benzoan sodný), barvivo (extrakt z černé mrkve). IT Ghiaccioli congelabili aromatizzatori cher edulcoranti - Ingredienti gusto arancia: acqua, zucchero, succo d'arancia da concentrato (1,7%), succo di mela da concentrato (5,6%), acido (citrico), aroma naturale di arancia, stabilizzante (carbossimetilcellulosa), Edulcoranti (sucralosio, acesulfame K), conservanti (sorbato di potassio, bent d ent%), acido (citrico), aroma naturale di fragola, stabilizzante (carbossimetilcellulosa), edulcoranti (sucralosio, acesulfame K), conservanti (sorbato di potassio, benzoato di sodio), colorante (estratto di carota nera). ES Polos congelables de varios sabores con azúcary edulcom colone (beta carotene). - Ingredienti gusto mela: acqua, zucchero, succo di mela da concentrato (7,4%), acido (citrico), aroma naturale di mela, stabilizzante (carbossimetilcellulosa), edulcoranti (sucralosio, acesulfame K), conservanti (sorbato di potassio, benzoato di sodio), colorante (luteina) - Ingrediendo cquicchero, acido (citrico), aroma naturale di cola, stabilizzante (carbossimetilcellulosa), edulcoranti (sucralosio, acesulfame K), conservanti (sorbato di potassio, benzoato di sodio), colorante (caramello). - Ingredienti gusto fragola: acqua, zucchero, succo di fragola da concentrato (1.7%) SUCCO nya azúcar, zumo de naranja de concentrado (1,7 %), zumo de manzana de concentrado (5,6 %), ácido (cítrico), saborizante natural de naranja, estabilizante (carboximetilcelulosa), edulcorantes (sucralosa y acesulfamo de potasio), conservantes (sorbato de es de los de cola: agua, azúcar, ácido (citrico), saborizante natural de cola, estabilizante (carboximetilcelulosa), edulcorantes sucralosa y acesulfamo de potasio), conservantes (sorbato de potasio y benzoato de social - Ingredientes de los de manzana: agua, azúcar, zumo de manzana de concentrado (7,4%), ácido (cítrico), saborizante natural de manzana, estabilizante (carboximetilcelulosa), edulcorantes (sucralosa y acesulfamo de potasio) conservat zumo de manzana de concentrado (5,6 %), ácido (cítrico), saborizante natural de fresa, estabilizante (carboximetilcelulose), edulcorantes (sucralosa y acesulfamo de potasio), conservantes (sorbate cricbutami s cukrom a sladidlami - Zloženie tekutej tyčinky s pomarančovou príchuťou: voda, cukor, pomaranová šťava z koncentrátu (1,7 %), jablková šťava z koncent Henzoon sodný), farbivo (beta karotén). - Zloženie tekutej tyčinky s jablkovou príchutou: vodacukor, jablková šťava z koncentrá kolovou príchuťou: voda, cukor, kyselina (citrónová), prírodná kolov pausoare so con CA Wedn Z how couBOLAGUE (20uparge bocasines collaud (calowej)-cabane juaeqieure: abaxuat and qe cabanus qu couceurtor (1) anc qe were qu couceurlar (ex) oct (c) ploug acia (ciriic) alowa taratara de bourocale 2raphixarot (colboxinuedicare Mu venck dydivic Nie • · 99sseup20 Not for individual sale Multipack - Niet voor individuele Verkoop⚫ot multiple - Non destiné à la lle. 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