rainbow chip party cake mix

rainbow chip party cake mix

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Target diet: Vegan

rainbow chip party cake mix · Vegan

No, skip it.

carmine.

Automated check based on Open Food Facts label data. Not medical advice. Always check the package.

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Deciding ingredient

carmine

On the label

sugarwheat flourpalm fatraising agentscalcium phosphatessodium carbonatescorn starchemulsifiers

What we checked

Animal-derived ingredientscarmine
Open Food Facts analysisMarked non-vegan

This product on every diet

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Nutrition facts (per 100g)

Energy
337 kcal
Fat
15.1 g
Saturated fat
3.2 g
Carbohydrates
44.5 g
Sugars
26.6 g
high
Fibre
0.6 g
Protein
5.7 g
Salt
0.7 g

Per 100 g this product is high in sugars. Bands follow the UK front-of-pack guide: sugars high at 22.5 g or more and low at 5 g or less; salt high at 1.5 g or more and low at 0.3 g or less; saturated fat high at 5 g or more and low at 1.5 g or less. This describes the label, it is not dietary advice.

Processing level: NOVA group 4, ultra-processed foods. NOVA classification, from the label data.

Ingredients (original text)

sugar, wheat flour, palm fat, raising agents (calcium phosphates, sodium carbonates), corn starch, emulsifiers (propane-1,2-diol esters of fatty acids, mono - and diglycerides of fatty acids, sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate), dextrose, rice flour, salt, stabiliser (xanthan gum), flavouring, thickener (tragacanth gum), colours (carotenes, indigo carmine, copper complexes of chlorophylls, riboflavins, carmines, brilliant blue fcf), flour treatment agent (ascorbic acid).

Detailed analysis: why is rainbow chip party cake mix not vegan?

Our analysis indicates that rainbow chip party cake mix is likely not suitable for a vegan diet. This is based on the detection of the following ingredients which are generally avoided:

  • carmine

The full list of ingredients we analyzed is: sugar, wheat flour, palm fat, raising agents (calcium phosphates, sodium carbonates), corn starch, emulsifiers (propane-1,2-diol esters of fatty acids, mono - and diglycerides of fatty acids, sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate), dextrose, rice flour, salt, stabiliser (xanthan gum), flavouring, thickener (tragacanth gum), colours (carotenes, indigo carmine, copper complexes of chlorophylls, riboflavins, carmines, brilliant blue fcf), flour treatment agent (ascorbic acid).. We always advise verifying with the manufacturer for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

Nutritional information

rainbow chip party cake mix contains 337 calories per 100g, with 5.7g of protein, 15.1g of fat, and 44.5g of carbohydrates (26.6g of which is sugar).

What should you do?

If you are following a vegan diet, we recommend looking for alternative products that do not contain these restricted ingredients. Many manufacturers now offer vegan-friendly versions of popular products, so be sure to check product labels carefully.

Disclaimer: This analysis is based on ingredient data and should not replace professional medical or nutritional advice. If you have specific dietary restrictions due to health conditions, please consult with a healthcare provider or registered dietitian.

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Frequently asked questions

Is rainbow chip party cake mix Vegan?

No, rainbow chip party cake mix is generally not Vegan because it contains carmine.

Does rainbow chip party cake mix contain allergens?

Always check the packaging for the most current allergen information. The ingredients list we analyzed includes: sugar, wheat flour, palm fat, raising agents (calcium phosphates, sodium carbonates), corn starch, emulsifiers (propane-1,2-diol esters of fatty acids...

What are the nutritional facts of rainbow chip party cake mix?

rainbow chip party cake mix contains 337 calories per 100g, with 5.7g of protein, 44.5g of carbohydrates, and 15.1g of fat.

How much sugar is in rainbow chip party cake mix?

rainbow chip party cake mix lists 26.6 g of sugar per 100 g, which counts as high in sugar under the UK front-of-pack guide (22.5 g or more per 100 g).

Is rainbow chip party cake mix ultra-processed?

By the NOVA classification in its label data, rainbow chip party cake mix is in group 4, ultra-processed foods.

Can I eat rainbow chip party cake mix on a Vegan diet?

No, rainbow chip party cake mix is not recommended for a Vegan diet due to the presence of restricted ingredients. We recommend looking for Vegan-certified alternatives.