Ingredients

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Food additives and allergens

• Acesulfame Potassium (E950)

  Acesulfame K (E950) is a low-calorie sweetener, often blended with other sweeteners.

• Allura Red AC (E129)

  Allura red AC is a synthetic red azo dye.

• Aspartame (E951, E962)

  Aspartame (E951) is a low-calorie sweetener.

• Carmoisine (E122)

  Carmoisine (azorubine) is a synthetic red azo dye.

• Monosodium glutamate (E621)

  Monosodium glutamate (MSG, E621) is a flavour enhancer that adds umami taste.

• Palm oil

  Palm oil is a vegetable fat used in biscuits, spreads, chocolate and snacks.

• Ponceau 4R (E124)

  Ponceau 4R is a synthetic red azo dye.

• Quinoline Yellow (E104)

  Quinoline yellow is a synthetic yellow dye.

• Sodium Benzoate (E211)

  Sodium benzoate (E211) is a preservative in soft drinks, sauces and pickles.

• Sodium Nitrite (E250)

  Sodium nitrite (E250) is a preservative in cured meats such as ham, bacon and sausages.

• Sucralose (E955)

  Sucralose (E955) is a low-calorie sweetener made from sugar.

• Sulphites (E220–E228)

  Sulphites (E220 to E228) preserve food and drink and prevent browning.

• Sunset Yellow FCF (E110)

  Sunset yellow FCF is a synthetic orange-yellow azo dye.

• Tartrazine (E102)

  Tartrazine is a synthetic yellow azo dye.

• Titanium Dioxide (E171)

  Titanium dioxide (E171) is a white pigment.

Foods that matter for pets

• Alcohol (ethanol)

  Alcohol (ethanol) is intoxicating.

• Cocoa and chocolate

  Chocolate and cocoa contain theobromine and caffeine.

• Garlic

  Garlic damages red blood cells in dogs and cats.

• Grapes and raisins

  Grapes, raisins, sultanas and currants can cause kidney failure in dogs, even in small amounts.

• Macadamia nuts

  Macadamia nuts can make dogs weak and cause tremors and fever.

• Onion

  Onion, and other alliums such as garlic, leeks and chives, damage red blood cells in dogs and cats.

• Xylitol (E967)

  Xylitol (E967) is a sugar substitute.

Cosmetic ingredients

• Limonene

  Limonene is a citrus-scented fragrance substance.

• Methylisothiazolinone (MI)

  Methylisothiazolinone (MI) is a preservative that caused an epidemic of contact allergy in Europe.

• Methylparaben

  Methylparaben is a preservative that keeps cosmetics from spoiling.

• Oxybenzone (benzophenone-3)

  Oxybenzone (benzophenone-3) is a UV filter in sunscreens and some other products.

• Parfum (fragrance)

  Parfum (fragrance) stands for a mixture of scent substances.

• Phenoxyethanol

  Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that replaces parabens in many cosmetics.

• Propylparaben

  Propylparaben is a preservative in cosmetics.

• Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS)

  Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) is a foaming cleanser.

• Triclosan

  Triclosan is an antibacterial preservative.

The assessment is for information only. It does not replace the manufacturer's label or advice from a doctor or vet. Text recognition (OCR) can miss part of a label. No result does not mean the product is safe.