Liquorice Allsorts
Processing
4
Ultra-processed
Group 4 of 4 on the NOVA scale
Additives listed
9
0 we grade moderate or higher
7 of them not yet assessed here
Sugars per 100g
58g
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 (9)
This label lists 4 colours, 2 glazing agents, 1 acidity regulator, 1 additive and 1 thickener or gelling agent.
E100
Curcumin
Yellow colour
What it is. The yellow pigment from turmeric root.
Why it is used. Colours mustards, sauces, dairy, confectionery and savoury snacks.
What the evidence says. A plant pigment people have eaten as a spice for a very long time, and regulators treat it as safe with an acceptable daily intake. EFSA noted that children who eat a lot of the foods it is used in could approach that intake, which is a reason to watch total use rather than a sign of harm.
Permitted with maximum levels in the foods where it is allowed.
Assessed against EFSA, JECFA. Full entry for E100
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
- E160C Paprika extract, capsanthin colour
- E162 Beetroot red, betanin colour
- E422 Glycerol other
- E428 Gelatine thickener
- E901 Beeswax glazing agent
- E903 Carnauba wax glazing 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
sugar, treacle, fortified wheat flour [wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin (b3), thiamin (b1)], glucose syrup, desiccated coconut, palm oil, beef gelatine, maize starch, humectant (glycerol), colour plain caramel, curcumin, beetroot red, paprika extract), fat-reduced cocoa powder, liquorice extrac flavourings, sunflower oil, water, spirulina extract, glazing agents (carnauba wax, beeswax), citric acid, fruit and vegetable extracts [black carrot, blackcurrant], coconut oil. allergy advice! for allergens, including cereals containing gluten, see ingredients in bold. no artificial colours or flavours. nutrition we suggest this product provides 10 servings per 100g 1/10 pack typical values 402 1608 95 380 energy kj energy kcal fat 4.49 3.49 mwhich saturates carbohydrate nich sugars 829 fibre 679 protein 9.99 storage store if a coul do place out of direct sunlight tuan su 100% happy? w co per reference intake 3400 lig 0.99 209 3 2000 70% 204
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.