amber
E635
MSG-family flavour enhancer (mix of E627 + E631). Always paired with MSG.
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Arnott's Shapes Multipack Cracker Biscuits Variety 15 pack
Is Arnott's Shapes Multipack Cracker Biscuits Variety 15 pack low tox? Our scanner flagged 2 ingredients (2 in the caution tier) on its published label, screened against our 237 source-cited chemical rules.
2 caution
2 ingredients flagged
What we flagged
amber
E621
Reported migraine and MCAS trigger in sensitive individuals.
Niaz et al. EXCLI J 2018 (review); Yang et al. Nutrients 1997
Full ingredients (from label)
BBQWheat FlourVegetable Oil (Antioxidant (E307b From Soy))Tomato PowderStarch (Wheat)SaltYeastGarlic PowderParsleySugarWorcestershire SauceNatural FlavourOnion PowderBaking PowderSpicesSpice ExtractsVegetable Protein Extract (from Maize)Antioxidant (E300)Flavour Enhancer (E635)Malt Extract (From Barley)Emulsifier (Soy Lecithin).PizzaWheat FlourVegetable Oil (Antioxidant (E307b From Soy))Tomato PowderMaltodextrin (Maize)Cheese (Contains Milk)SaltStarch (Wheat)YeastSugarMilk SolidsBaking PowderGarlic PowderOnion PowderSpicesNatural Flavour (Contains Milk)Vegetable Protein Extract (From Maize, Soy)Food Colours (Turmeric, Paprika Extract)Food Acid (Citric Acid)HerbYeast ExtractAntioxidant (E300)Spice ExtractsHerb ExtractsMalt Extract (From Barley)Emulsifier (Soy Lecithin). Mini Chicken CrimpyWheat FlourVegetable Oil (Antioxidant (E307b From Soy))SugarSaltMalt Extract (From Barley)Baking PowderFlavour Enhancers (E621, E635)Onion PowderNatural FlavourMaltodextrin (Maize)Chicken PowderSpicesAntioxidants (E300)Yeast ExtractEmulsifier (Soy Lecithin).
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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