Britannia
Fruit cake
Food & Beverage
77
Caution
Safety Summary
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Key Concerns
Positive Signals
Score Breakdown
Ingredients (17)
| Ingredient | Risk Level | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| and acidity regulator (citric acid) | Low Risk | Generally safe. Natural preservative. |
| candied fruit | Low Risk | — |
| colours | Low Risk | — |
| corn starch | Low Risk | — |
| eggs | Low Risk | — |
| glucose syrup from corn | Low Risk | — |
| nature identical vanilla and lemon flavour | Low Risk | — |
| palm oil | Low Risk | Environmental concerns. High in saturated fat. |
| preservative (potassium sorbate) | Caution | Allergen. DNA damage at high concentrations. |
| preservative (sodium benzoate) | Caution | Forms benzene with vitamin C. Preservative. |
| raising agents (sodium pyrophosphate, sodium bicarbonate) | Beneficial | — |
| raisins | Low Risk | — |
| salt | Low Risk | — |
| sorbitol | Low Risk | — |
| sugar | Low Risk | — |
| thickener (xanthan gum) | Low Risk | Generally safe. GI issues at high intake. |
| wheat flour | Low Risk | — |