Is Blueberry Mochi Ice Cream Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Bubbies
Blueberry Mochi Ice Cream is a dessert from Bubbies. 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 Sugar, E410, E412.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and skimmed milk powder, which are processed ingredients. The presence of emulsifiers E410 and E412 raises concerns about synthetic additives, impacting the overall quality rating.
Main concern
Sugar is a highly processed ingredient that 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 blueberries (6%), providing natural fruit flavor and some antioxidants.
- Rice flour (5%) contributes to the mochi texture, enhancing the product's unique quality.
Concerns
- Sugar is a highly processed ingredient that raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
- Emulsifiers E410 and E412 are synthetic additives that may affect the product's natural quality.
Who should avoid this product?
This dessert may not be the best fit for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
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 Cream safe in this dessert?
Medium
Cream is used here as base. Cream provides a rich texture and flavor in this ice cream, but its processing raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Crème
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a refined sweetener that contributes to the overall sweetness but raises health concerns due to its high processing.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sucre
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Is Skimmed Milk Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Skimmed Milk Powder is used here as base. Skimmed milk powder adds creaminess and dairy flavor, but its processing may reduce some nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: base
Original: lait écrémé en poudre
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Is Blueberries safe in this dessert?
Good
Blueberries is used here as flavor. Blueberries provide natural flavor and some antioxidants, enhancing the product's appeal.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: myrtilles
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Is Rice Flour safe in this dessert?
Medium
Rice Flour is used here as base. Rice flour contributes to the mochi texture, but its processing may raise some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: farine de riz
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Is Tapioca Syrup safe in this dessert?
Medium
Tapioca Syrup is used here as sweetener. Tapioca syrup is a processed sweetener that adds texture but raises concerns about its high sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sirop de tapioca
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Is Egg White safe in this dessert?
Medium
Egg White is used here as base. Egg white adds structure and stability to the ice cream, but its processing may raise some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: blanc d’œuf
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Is E410 safe in this dessert?
Bad
E410 is used here as emulsifier. E410 is a synthetic emulsifier that helps stabilize the product but raises concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: émulsifiants: E410
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Is E412 safe in this dessert?
Bad
E412 is used here as emulsifier. E412 is another synthetic emulsifier that aids in texture but may negatively impact the product's natural quality.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: E412
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Is Flavoring safe in this dessert?
Medium
Flavoring is used here as flavor. Flavoring enhances the overall taste but may include synthetic components that raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: arôme
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Is E140 safe in this dessert?
Bad
E140 is used here as colorant. E140 is a synthetic colorant that may affect the product's natural appeal and raises concerns about additives.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: colorants: E140
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Is E162 safe in this dessert?
Bad
E162 is used here as colorant. E162 is another synthetic colorant that may impact the product's natural quality and raises concerns about additives.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: E162
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: 3435743
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Allergens detected: egg
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