Is Ben & Jerry's Swirled Sundae 427 ML Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Ben & Jerry's
Ben & Jerry's Swirled Sundae 427 ML is a dessert from Ben & Jerry's. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The main ingredients worth reviewing are Modified Corn Starch.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and glucose syrup, which are processed sweeteners. Modified corn starch and stabilizers raise concerns about synthetic additives, impacting the overall quality rating.
Main concern
High sugar content from sugar and glucose syrup raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
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 natural flavors, which can enhance taste without synthetic additives.
- Inclusion of whole grain oats may provide some dietary fiber benefits.
Concerns
- High sugar content from sugar and glucose syrup raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
- Modified corn starch is a processed ingredient that may not align with clean eating principles.
Who should avoid this product?
This dessert may not be the best fit for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this dessert so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Water safe in this dessert?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as the primary solvent in this product, ensuring proper texture and consistency.
Role in formula: base
Original: Trinkwasser
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that contributes to the product's sweetness but raises concerns about high sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this dessert?
Medium
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a processed sweetener that enhances sweetness and texture but may contribute to high sugar levels.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Glukosesirup
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Is Oat Syrup safe in this dessert?
Good
Oat Syrup is used here as sweetener. Oat syrup is a natural sweetener derived from oats, providing some nutritional benefits and a unique flavor.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Hafersirup
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this dessert?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour is a common ingredient that provides structure but may raise gluten concerns for sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: base
Original: Mehl (_Weizen_)
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Is Low Fat Cocoa safe in this dessert?
Good
Low Fat Cocoa is used here as flavor. Low-fat cocoa adds chocolate flavor while reducing fat content, contributing positively to the product's profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: fettarmer Kakao
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Is Modified Corn Starch safe in this dessert?
Bad
Modified Corn Starch is used here as stabilizer. Modified corn starch is a processed ingredient used for texture but raises concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: modifizierte Maisstärke
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Is Pea Protein safe in this dessert?
Good
Pea Protein is used here as base. Pea protein is a plant-based protein source that contributes to the product's nutritional profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: Erbsenprotein
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Is Fava Bean Protein safe in this dessert?
Good
Fava Bean Protein is used here as base. Fava bean protein adds nutritional value and is a good source of plant-based protein.
Role in formula: base
Original: Ackerbohnenprotein
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Is Guar Gum safe in this dessert?
Medium
Guar Gum is used here as stabilizer. Guar gum is a natural thickener that helps maintain texture but may raise concerns about processed ingredients.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: Guarkernmehl
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Is Carob Bean Gum safe in this dessert?
Medium
Carob Bean Gum is used here as stabilizer. Carob bean gum is used for thickening and stabilizing but is a processed ingredient that may not align with clean eating.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: Johannisbrotkernmehl
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Is Natural Flavors safe in this dessert?
Medium
Natural Flavors is used here as flavor. Natural flavors enhance taste but can be vague in terms of specific ingredients, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natürliche Aromen
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Is Rapeseed Oil safe in this dessert?
Medium
Rapeseed Oil is used here as emulsifier. Rapeseed oil is used for texture and mouthfeel but is a processed oil that may not be ideal for all consumers.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Rapsöl
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Is Whole Grain Oat Flakes safe in this dessert?
Good
Whole Grain Oat Flakes is used here as base. Whole grain oat flakes provide fiber and nutrients, contributing positively to the product's overall profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: Vollkornhaferflocken
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Is Calcium Carbonate safe in this dessert?
Medium
Calcium Carbonate is used here as acidulant. Calcium carbonate is used to regulate acidity but is a synthetic compound that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Säureregulator (Calciumcarbonat)
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Is Cinnamon safe in this dessert?
Good
Cinnamon is used here as flavor. Cinnamon adds flavor and has potential antioxidant properties, enhancing the product's appeal.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Zimt
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Is Table Salt safe in this dessert?
Medium
Table Salt is used here as flavor. Table salt enhances flavor but excessive sodium intake can be a concern for some consumers.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Speisesalz
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Is Baking Soda safe in this dessert?
Medium
Baking Soda is used here as leavening agent. Baking soda is used as a leavening agent but is a processed ingredient that may not align with clean eating.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: Backtriebmittel (Natriumhydrogencarbonat)
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Is Sea Salt safe in this dessert?
Medium
Sea Salt is used here as flavor. Sea salt is used for flavor enhancement but may contribute to overall sodium content.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Meersalz
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Is Lemon Juice Concentrate safe in this dessert?
Good
Lemon Juice Concentrate is used here as flavor. Lemon juice concentrate adds flavor and acidity, providing a natural source of flavor enhancement.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Zitronensaftkonzentrat
Read the full ingredient profile for Lemon Juice Concentrate
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Is Soy Lecithin safe in this dessert?
Medium
Soy Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin is used as an emulsifier to improve texture but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Emulgator (Lecithine (_Soja_))
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: 4206018
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Allergens detected: soy , wheat
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