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
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.
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Is Water safe in this dessert?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as a base for the ice cream, contributing to the overall texture without raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Water
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Is Cream safe in this dessert?
Good
Cream is used here as base. Cream provides a rich, creamy texture and flavor, enhancing the overall quality of the ice cream.
Role in formula: base
Original: cream (MILK)
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a primary sweetener that enhances flavor but raises concerns due to its high content and potential health impacts.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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Is Condensed Skimmed Milk safe in this dessert?
Medium
Condensed Skimmed Milk is used here as base. Condensed skimmed milk adds creaminess and sweetness but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: condensed skimmed MILK
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Is Vegetable Oils safe in this dessert?
Medium
Vegetable Oils is used here as emulsifier. Fully refined vegetable oils are used for texture and stability but are processed and may not be ideal for health.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: vegetable oils (fully refined soybean, rapeseed, sunflower)
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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 stability without raising significant quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: EGG yolk
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Is Cocoa Powder safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa Powder is used here as flavor. Cocoa powder contributes to the chocolate flavor profile and is a natural ingredient, enhancing overall quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: cocoa powder
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Is Cocoa Mass safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa Mass is used here as flavor. Cocoa mass adds depth to the chocolate flavor and is a high-quality ingredient in this ice cream.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: cocoa mass
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Is Whole Milk Powder safe in this dessert?
Good
Whole Milk Powder is used here as base. Whole milk powder enhances creaminess and flavor, contributing positively to the product's quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: whole MILK powder
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Is Cocoa Butter safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa Butter is used here as flavor. Cocoa butter adds richness and smoothness to the ice cream, enhancing the overall mouthfeel.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: cocoa butter
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Is Butter Fat safe in this dessert?
Good
Butter Fat is used here as base. Butter fat contributes to the creamy texture and rich flavor, supporting the overall quality of the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: butter fat (MILK)
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Is Vanilla Extract safe in this dessert?
Good
Vanilla Extract is used here as flavor. Vanilla extract enhances flavor complexity and is a natural ingredient, positively impacting quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: vanilla extract
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Is Emulsifiers safe in this dessert?
Medium
Emulsifiers is used here as emulsifier. Lecithins are used to stabilize the mixture, but their processed nature raises moderate quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulsifiers (lecithins (contain SOY))
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Is Stabilizers safe in this dessert?
Medium
Stabilizers is used here as stabilizer. Stabilizers like guar gum and carrageenan help maintain texture but are synthetic and may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: stabilisers (guar gum, las bean gum, carrageenan)
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Is Sea Salt safe in this dessert?
Good
Sea Salt is used here as flavor. Sea salt enhances flavor balance and is a natural ingredient, contributing positively to the overall taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sea salt
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
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Allergens detected: milk , egg , almond , hazelnut
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