Ben & Jerry's Sunny Honey Lemon Caramel Ice Cream 465ml product image with 60/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Ben & Jerry's Sunny Honey Lemon Caramel Ice Cream 465ml Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Ben & Jerry's

This page reviews Ben & Jerry's Sunny Honey Lemon Caramel Ice Cream 465ml by Ben & Jerry's as a dessert. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Glucose Syrup, Stabilizers.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes stabilizers like carrageenan and emulsifiers such as lecithins, which raise concerns about synthetic additives. The presence of sugar and glucose syrup also indicates a processed nature.

Main concern

Carrageenan is a synthetic thickener that raises concerns about potential digestive issues.

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

  • Contains honey (1%), a natural sweetener that adds flavor and may have some benefits.
  • Uses Fairtrade sugar and honey, supporting ethical sourcing practices.
  • Includes natural lemon flavor, enhancing the product's taste profile.
  • The presence of cream and skimmed milk contributes to a creamy texture.

Concerns

  • Carrageenan is a synthetic thickener that raises concerns about potential digestive issues.
  • Glucose syrup is a processed sweetener that may contribute to high sugar content.
  • Contains stabilizers like guar gum, which can be seen as unnecessary additives.
  • The presence of egg yolk may be a concern for those with egg allergies.

Who should avoid this product?

You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
  • people avoiding animal-derived ingredients

Ingredients breakdown

The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this dessert and why it matters.

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: 4205959

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Allergens detected: almonds , hazelnuts , walnuts

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Frequently asked questions

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Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
Ben & Jerry's — Ben & Jerry's Sunny Honey Lemon Caramel Ice Cream 465ml has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Ben & Jerry's products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis notes: Contains honey (1%), a natural sweetener that adds flavor and may have some benefits.; Uses Fairtrade sugar and honey, supporting ethical sourcing practices.; Includes natural lemon flavor, enhancing the product's taste profile.. See the Pros section above.
Browse Ben & Jerry's products on Zerotox with ingredient analysis and safety scores.
This product is flagged for: Carrageenan is a synthetic thickener that raises concerns about potential digestive issues.; Glucose syrup is a processed sweetener that may contribute to high sugar content.; Contains stabilizers like guar gum, which can be seen as unnecessary additives.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
We detected: almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
The composition includes stabilizers like carrageenan and emulsifiers such as lecithins, which raise concerns about synthetic additives. The presence of sugar and glucose syrup also indicates a processed nature. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Ben & Jerry's — Ben & Jerry's Sunny Honey Lemon Caramel Ice Cream 465ml has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among dessert products. See the full breakdown above.

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