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Is Brookies & Cream Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Ben & Jerry's

Brookies & Cream 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 composition includes several processed ingredients like sugar and vegetable oils, alongside natural components like cream and cocoa. The presence of emulsifiers and stabilizers raises moderate concerns about quality.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes several processed ingredients like sugar and vegetable oils, alongside natural components like cream and cocoa. The presence of emulsifiers and stabilizers raises moderate concerns about quality.

Main concern

High sugar content from multiple sources, which 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 cream and whole milk powder, which are natural dairy ingredients contributing to a creamy texture.
  • Includes cocoa mass and cocoa butter, providing a rich chocolate flavor and quality.
  • Fairtrade sourcing for sugar, cocoa, and vanilla indicates ethical ingredient sourcing.
  • The presence of sea salt enhances flavor balance in the ice cream.

Concerns

  • High sugar content from multiple sources, which raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
  • Vegetable oils, including fully refined soybean and rapeseed, are processed and may not be ideal for health.
  • Contains stabilizers like carrageenan, which can raise quality concerns due to its synthetic nature.
  • Potential allergens like almond and hazelnut may pose risks for sensitive individuals.

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.

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: 4206082

More from this brand: Ben & Jerry's products in Zerotox

Similar products: dessert in Zerotox database

Allergens detected: milk , egg , almond , hazelnut

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Frequently asked questions

Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
Our analysis notes: Contains cream and whole milk powder, which are natural dairy ingredients contributing to a creamy texture.; Includes cocoa mass and cocoa butter, providing a rich chocolate flavor and quality.; Fairtrade sourcing for sugar, cocoa, and vanilla indicates ethical ingredient sourcing.. See the Pros section above.
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We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
The composition includes several processed ingredients like sugar and vegetable oils, alongside natural components like cream and cocoa. The presence of emulsifiers and stabilizers raises moderate concerns about quality. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: water, cream, egg yolk. See the Ingredients section above.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
Ben & Jerry's — Brookies & Cream has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among dessert products. See the full breakdown above.
This product is flagged for: High sugar content from multiple sources, which raises concerns about excessive sweetness.; Vegetable oils, including fully refined soybean and rapeseed, are processed and may not be ideal for health.; Contains stabilizers like carrageenan, which can raise quality concerns due to its synthetic nature.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Ben & Jerry's — Brookies & Cream has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Ben & Jerry's products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
We detected: milk, egg, almond, hazelnut. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
Ben & Jerry's — Brookies & Cream has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.

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