Is Bon o Bon Ice Cream Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Arcor
Arcor's Bon o Bon Ice Cream is reviewed here as a dessert. Zerotox gives it 55/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Glucose Syrup, Stabilizers Guar Gum Carrageenan Carob Gum, Flavorings.
55 / 100
Why score is 55
The composition includes several synthetic additives like carrageenan and artificial colors such as caramel and carmine, raising quality and safety concerns. The presence of glucose syrup and stabilizers further indicates a processed product.
Main concern
Carrageenan is a thickener that raises concerns due to its 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 milk and cream, providing a dairy base that contributes to texture.
- Includes roasted peanuts, adding a natural flavor and texture component.
Concerns
- Carrageenan is a thickener that raises concerns due to its potential digestive issues.
- Artificial colors like carmine and annatto may pose quality concerns due to their synthetic nature.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this dessert, not just listed as a raw label.
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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, contributing to the overall texture and mouthfeel.
Role in formula: base
Original: AGUA
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is used to enhance sweetness and improve flavor, but its refined nature raises moderate concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: AZÚCAR
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Is Roasted Peanuts safe in this dessert?
Good
Roasted Peanuts is used here as flavor. Roasted peanuts provide a natural flavor and texture, contributing positively to the overall composition.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: MANÍ TOSTADO
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Is Cream safe in this dessert?
Good
Cream is used here as base. Cream adds richness and creaminess to the ice cream, enhancing its mouthfeel and flavor profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: CREMA DE LECHE
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Is Skimmed Milk Powder safe in this dessert?
Good
Skimmed Milk Powder is used here as base. Skimmed milk powder contributes to the dairy flavor and texture, providing a source of calcium.
Role in formula: base
Original: LECHE DESCREMADA EN POLVO
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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 processed oil with moderate concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: ACEITE DE GIRASOL
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this dessert?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a highly processed sweetener that can contribute to excessive sweetness and raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: JARABE DE GLUCOSA
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Is Cocoa Butter safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa Butter is used here as base. Cocoa butter adds a rich texture and flavor, enhancing the overall quality of the ice cream.
Role in formula: base
Original: MANTECA DE CACAO
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Is Cocoa Powder safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa Powder is used here as flavor. Cocoa powder provides chocolate flavor, contributing positively to the taste profile of the ice cream.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: CACAO EN POLVO
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Is Whole Milk Powder safe in this dessert?
Good
Whole Milk Powder is used here as base. Whole milk powder adds creaminess and a rich dairy flavor, enhancing the overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: LECHE ENTERA EN POLVO
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Is Cocoa Mass safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa Mass is used here as flavor. Cocoa mass contributes to the chocolate flavor and richness, positively impacting the overall taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: MASA DE CACAO
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Is Anhydrous Milk Fat safe in this dessert?
Medium
Anhydrous Milk Fat is used here as base. Anhydrous milk fat enhances creaminess but is a processed ingredient that raises moderate concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: MANTECA ANHIDRA
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Is Salt safe in this dessert?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is used to enhance flavor and balance sweetness, contributing positively to the overall taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: SAL
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Is Emulsifiers Soy Lecithin Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids safe in this dessert?
Medium
Emulsifiers Soy Lecithin Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids is used here as emulsifier. These emulsifiers help blend ingredients but are processed and raise moderate quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: EMULSIONANTES (LECITINA DE SOJA, MONO Y DIGLICÉRIDOS DE ÁCIDOS GRASOS)
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Is Stabilizers Guar Gum Carrageenan Carob Gum safe in this dessert?
Bad
Stabilizers Guar Gum Carrageenan Carob Gum is used here as stabilizer. Carrageenan is a controversial stabilizer linked to digestive issues, raising significant quality concerns.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: ESTABILIZANTES (GOMA GUAR, CARRAGENINA, GOMA GARROFÍN)
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Is Flavorings safe in this dessert?
Bad
Flavorings is used here as flavor. Flavorings are often synthetic and can raise concerns about quality and safety due to their ambiguous nature.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: AROMATIZANTES
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Is Colorings Caramel Carmine Annatto safe in this dessert?
Bad
Colorings Caramel Carmine Annatto is used here as colorant. Colorings like carmine and annatto are synthetic and raise quality concerns due to their artificial nature.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: COLORANTES (CARAMELO, CARMÍN, ANNATTO)
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: 4103838
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Allergens detected: peanut , milk
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