Is Brookieees & Cream Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Ben & Jerry's
This page reviews Brookieees & Cream 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: Carrageenan.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like sugar and emulsifiers, which raise quality concerns. Carrageenan and lecithins are present, indicating a processed nature.
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 natural ingredients like vanilla extract and cocoa butter, which contribute positively to flavor.
- Includes whole grain flour, providing some nutritional benefits compared to refined flour.
Concerns
- Carrageenan is a thickener that raises concerns due to its potential digestive issues.
- Presence of sugar and emulsifiers like lecithins indicates a highly processed product, which may not be ideal for health-conscious consumers.
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.
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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 high fat content raises some health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: RAHM
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Is Water safe in this dessert?
Good
Water is used here as solvent. Water is essential for the ice cream's texture and helps in blending other ingredients effectively.
Role in formula: solvent
Original: Trinkwasser
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar enhances sweetness and flavor but contributes to high caloric content and potential health issues.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Condensed Milk safe in this dessert?
Medium
Condensed Milk is used here as base. Condensed milk adds creaminess and sweetness, but its high sugar content raises health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: KONDENSMAGERMILCH
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Is Flour safe in this dessert?
Medium
Flour is used here as base. Flour provides structure to the ice cream but is a processed ingredient that may not offer significant nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: base
Original: Mehl
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Is Coconut Fat safe in this dessert?
Medium
Coconut Fat is used here as emulsifier. Coconut fat helps in achieving a creamy texture but is high in saturated fats, which may raise health concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Kokosfett
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Is Egg Yolk safe in this dessert?
Good
Egg Yolk is used here as emulsifier. Egg yolk acts as a natural emulsifier, improving texture and richness without significant health concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: EIGELB
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Is Plant Oils safe in this dessert?
Medium
Plant Oils is used here as emulsifier. Plant oils contribute to texture and mouthfeel but may be refined, raising some health concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: pflanzliche Öle (Soja, Raps, Sonnenblumen)
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Is Corn Starch safe in this dessert?
Medium
Corn Starch is used here as thickener. Corn starch is used as a thickener, providing a smooth texture but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Maisstärke
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Is Low Fat Cocoa safe in this dessert?
Medium
Low Fat Cocoa is used here as flavor. Low-fat cocoa adds chocolate flavor but is processed, which may reduce its health benefits.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: fettarmer Kakao
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Is Whole Milk Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Whole Milk Powder is used here as base. Whole milk powder adds creaminess but is a processed ingredient that may not be ideal for health-conscious consumers.
Role in formula: base
Original: VOLLMILCHPULVER
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Is Vanilla Extract safe in this dessert?
Good
Vanilla Extract is used here as flavor. Vanilla extract enhances flavor naturally, contributing positively to the overall quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Vanilleextrakt
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Is Cocoa Butter safe in this dessert?
Medium
Cocoa Butter is used here as fat. Cocoa butter adds richness and smoothness but is a fat source that may raise health concerns.
Role in formula: fat
Original: Kakaobutter
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Is Table Salt safe in this dessert?
Good
Table Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and balances sweetness, contributing positively to the overall taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Speisesalz
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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 raises concerns about processed ingredients.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Emulgator (Lecithine (SOJA))
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Is Guar Gum safe in this dessert?
Medium
Guar Gum is used here as stabilizer. Guar gum stabilizes the ice cream's texture but is a processed ingredient that may not offer significant benefits.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: Guarkernmehl
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Is Carrageenan safe in this dessert?
Bad
Carrageenan is used here as stabilizer. Carrageenan is a thickener that raises concerns due to its potential digestive issues and is often viewed negatively.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: Carrageen
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Is Butterfat safe in this dessert?
Medium
Butterfat is used here as base. Butterfat contributes to creaminess but is high in saturated fats, which may raise health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: BUTTERFETT
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Is Molasses safe in this dessert?
Medium
Molasses is used here as sweetener. Molasses adds sweetness and flavor but is a processed ingredient that may not be ideal for health-conscious consumers.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Melasse
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Is Baking Soda safe in this dessert?
Medium
Baking Soda is used here as leavening agent. Baking soda acts as a leavening agent but is a processed ingredient that may not offer significant benefits.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: Backtriebmittel (Natriumhydrogencarbonat)
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: 4206077
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Allergens detected: almond , hazelnut
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