red
Hydrogenated Palm Oil
Trans-fat source. Banned/restricted by FDA, EU and most jurisdictions due to cardiovascular risk.
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Kellogs Froot Loops 160g E-1B
Is Kellogg's Kellogs Froot Loops 160g E-1B low tox? Our scanner flagged 3 ingredients (1 in the avoid tier, 2 caution) on its published label, screened against our 237 source-cited chemical rules.
1 avoid2 caution
3 ingredients flagged
What we flagged
amber
Cochineal Extract
Insect-derived red colour. Documented IgE allergen with anaphylaxis case reports.
DiCello et al. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 1999 (carmine anaphylaxis)
amber
Caramel Iv
Contains 4-methylimidazole, an IARC Group 2B carcinogen formed during ammonia processing.
Full ingredients (from label)
INGREDIENTS / ส่วนประกอบที่สำคัญ/ Thành phần Corn FlourSugarWheat FlourBarley FlourHydrogenated Palm OilFood Colours (Cochineal Extract, Paprika, Turmeric, Sodium Copper Chlorophyllin, Caramel IV)lodized SaltVitamin C (Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Ascorbate)Antioxidant (Tocopherol)Natural Mixed Fruits Flavors (Orange, Lemon, Lime, Cherry)NiacinReduced IronVitamin AVitamin B6Vitamin B1Vitamin B2Vitamin B12Folic Acid. Contains gluten and soybean. May contains traces of peanutsalmond (tree nut).
How this analysis is generated
Each ingredient on this product's published label is matched against our 237 source-cited chemical rules, each documenting a concern from peer-reviewed research and regulatory sources. Severity tiers:
- Avoid (red) — banned or restricted in the EU, UK or Canada but still legal in the US, IARC-listed, or strong contact-allergen evidence.
- Caution (amber) — regulatory caution, contamination risk, or condition-specific irritant.
- Mild (green) — low concern but commonly avoided in low-tox formulations.
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