Is Bio Coffee-Crunch Yummy Super-Sustainable Ice Cream Safe? Ingredient Analysis
The Green Fairy
Bio Coffee-Crunch Yummy Super-Sustainable Ice Cream is one of the dessert products analyzed by Zerotox for The Green Fairy. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The sections below explain why ingredients like Corn Glucose, Dextrose affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
This ice cream contains glucose syrup and dextrose, which are processed sugars, raising concerns about added sugars. The presence of stabilizers like guar gum and carob gum indicates a processed composition.
Main concern
Glucose syrup and dextrose are processed sugars, contributing to a higher sugar content.
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 rice drink as a base, providing a dairy-free option for consumers.
- Includes caramelized hazelnuts, adding a natural nut flavor and texture.
- Uses coconut fat, which is a plant-based fat alternative.
- Incorporates soluble coffee, offering a coffee flavor without artificial additives.
Concerns
- Glucose syrup and dextrose are processed sugars, contributing to a higher sugar content.
- Stabilizers like guar gum and carob gum may raise concerns about processed ingredients.
- Contains sea salt, which, while natural, may not be necessary in ice cream.
- The use of raw cane sugar, while less processed, still contributes to overall sugar content.
Who should avoid this product?
This product may be less suitable for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this dessert.
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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 ice cream, providing the necessary liquid base for the mixture.
Role in formula: base
Original: eau
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Is Rice safe in this dessert?
Good
Rice is used here as base. Rice is used as a dairy alternative, contributing to the texture and flavor of the ice cream without animal products.
Role in formula: base
Original: riz
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Is Sunflower Oil safe in this dessert?
Medium
Sunflower Oil is used here as emulsifier. Sunflower oil acts as an emulsifier, helping to blend ingredients but is a refined oil with moderate processing concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: huile de tournesol
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Is Sea Salt safe in this dessert?
Good
Sea Salt is used here as flavor. Sea salt enhances flavor and is a natural mineral, though its necessity in ice cream is debatable.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sel marin
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Is Corn Glucose safe in this dessert?
Bad
Corn Glucose is used here as sweetener. Corn glucose is a processed sugar that can contribute to higher sugar levels and raises concerns about added sugars.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: glucose de maïs
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Is Coconut Fat safe in this dessert?
Medium
Coconut Fat is used here as emulsifier. Coconut fat provides a creamy texture but is a saturated fat, which may raise health concerns if consumed in excess.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: graisse de coco
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Is Raw Cane Sugar safe in this dessert?
Medium
Raw Cane Sugar is used here as sweetener. Raw cane sugar is less processed than white sugar but still contributes to the overall sugar content of the product.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sucre de canne brut
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Is Dextrose safe in this dessert?
Bad
Dextrose is used here as sweetener. Dextrose is a simple sugar that can spike blood sugar levels, raising concerns about its inclusion in this product.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: dextrose
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Is Soluble Coffee safe in this dessert?
Good
Soluble Coffee is used here as flavor. Soluble coffee provides the coffee flavor without artificial additives, enhancing the product's natural profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: café soluble
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Is Caramelized Hazelnuts safe in this dessert?
Good
Caramelized Hazelnuts is used here as flavor. Caramelized hazelnuts add a natural nut flavor and texture, enhancing the overall taste experience.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: noisettes caramélisées
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Is Tapioca Starch safe in this dessert?
Medium
Tapioca Starch is used here as thickener. Tapioca starch is used as a thickener, providing texture but is a processed ingredient with moderate concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: amidon de tapioca
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Is Carob Gum safe in this dessert?
Medium
Carob Gum is used here as stabilizer. Carob gum acts as a stabilizer, helping to maintain texture but is a processed ingredient with mixed properties.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: gomme de caroube
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Is Guar Gum safe in this dessert?
Medium
Guar Gum is used here as stabilizer. Guar gum is a thickening agent that helps improve texture but is a processed ingredient with moderate concerns.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: gomme de guar
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: 4097350
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Allergens detected: hazelnut
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