Is American-Style Ice Cream Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Picard
American-Style Ice Cream is one of the dessert products analyzed by Zerotox for Picard. The product scores 70/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The sections below explain why ingredients like Glucose Syrup affect the overall evaluation.
70 / 100
Why score is 70
The composition includes ingredients like whole milk and fresh cream, but also contains glucose syrup and artificial flavors, indicating a mix of quality and processed components.
Main concern
Glucose syrup is a processed sweetener that raises concerns about added sugars and potential health impacts.
Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.
Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.
Pros
- Whole milk and fresh cream provide a rich texture and flavor, contributing positively to the overall quality.
- Strawberry puree adds natural fruit flavor, enhancing the taste profile without excessive artificial additives.
Concerns
- Glucose syrup is a processed sweetener that raises concerns about added sugars and potential health impacts.
- The presence of artificial strawberry flavor indicates the use of synthetic additives, which detracts from the product's natural quality.
Who should avoid this product?
This product may be less suitable for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this dessert.
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Is Whole Milk safe in this dessert?
Good
Whole Milk is used here as base. Whole milk serves as a primary ingredient, providing creaminess and essential nutrients. Its natural composition supports quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: LAIT entier
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Is Fresh Cream safe in this dessert?
Good
Fresh Cream is used here as base. Fresh cream contributes to the rich texture and flavor of the ice cream, enhancing its overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: crème fraîche liquide (LAIT) 21,2%
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that enhances flavor but raises concerns about excessive sweetness and health implications.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sucre
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Is Strawberry Puree safe in this dessert?
Good
Strawberry Puree is used here as flavor. Strawberry puree adds natural fruit flavor, improving taste without relying heavily on artificial ingredients.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: purée de fraise 6,2%
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Is Skimmed Milk Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Skimmed Milk Powder is used here as base. Skimmed milk powder is used for texture and creaminess but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: LAIT écrémé en poudre
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this dessert?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a processed sweetener that can contribute to excessive sugar intake and raises health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sirop de glucose en poudre
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Is Macadamia Nuts safe in this dessert?
Good
Macadamia Nuts is used here as flavor. Macadamia nuts add a unique flavor and texture, contributing positively to the overall quality of the ice cream.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: NOIX DE MACADAMIA 1,7%
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Is Egg Yolk safe in this dessert?
Good
Egg Yolk is used here as emulsifier. Egg yolk acts as an emulsifier, improving texture and stability in the ice cream, supporting its quality.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: jaune d'OEUF de poule élevée en plein air (liquide)
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Is Vanilla Extract safe in this dessert?
Good
Vanilla Extract is used here as flavor. Vanilla extract enhances flavor naturally, contributing positively to the overall taste profile of the ice cream.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: extrait de vanille 0,0%
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Is Natural Strawberry Flavor safe in this dessert?
Medium
Natural Strawberry Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural strawberry flavor is used to enhance taste but may indicate some level of processing, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: arôme naturel de fraise 0,01%
Read the full ingredient profile for Natural Strawberry Flavor
How we score
Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.
Product info
Product ID: 3657201
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Allergens detected: milk , egg , nuts
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