Is Caramel Ice Cream Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Cremissimo
Cremissimo's Caramel Ice Cream is reviewed here as a dessert. Zerotox gives it 45/100 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, Glucose Fructose Syrup, Stabilizers.
45 / 100
Why score is 45
The composition includes several synthetic and processed ingredients such as glucose-fructose syrup and carrageenan, raising quality and safety concerns. The presence of multiple stabilizers and emulsifiers indicates a highly processed product.
Main concern
High levels of processed sugars like glucose-fructose syrup and sugar raise 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 natural flavors like vanilla, which can enhance the overall taste profile.
- Includes cocoa butter, a natural fat that can contribute to a creamy texture.
Concerns
- High levels of processed sugars like glucose-fructose syrup and sugar raise concerns about excessive sweetness.
- Carrageenan is a synthetic thickener that may cause digestive issues in some individuals.
- Presence of multiple stabilizers and emulsifiers indicates a highly processed composition.
- Contains wheat and may pose allergen risks for those with gluten sensitivities.
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 Milk safe in this dessert?
Good
Milk is used here as base. Milk serves as the primary base for this ice cream, providing creaminess and flavor. Its quality is generally high, but sourcing can vary.
Role in formula: base
Original: entrahmte MILCH
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Is Water safe in this dessert?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is essential for the ice cream's texture and consistency, contributing to the overall mouthfeel without raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Wasser
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is used for sweetness but is a refined ingredient that can contribute to health issues if consumed in excess.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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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 lead to rapid spikes in blood sugar levels, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Glukosesirup
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Is Coconut Fat safe in this dessert?
Medium
Coconut Fat is used here as base. Coconut fat adds creaminess and richness to the ice cream but is a processed fat that may raise concerns about saturated fat intake.
Role in formula: base
Original: Kokosfett
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Is Glucose Fructose Syrup safe in this dessert?
Bad
Glucose Fructose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose-fructose syrup is a highly processed sweetener linked to various health issues, including obesity and metabolic disorders.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Glukose-Fructose-Sirup
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Is Fructose safe in this dessert?
Medium
Fructose is used here as sweetener. Fructose is a simple sugar that can contribute to sweetness but may have negative health effects when consumed in excess.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Fruktose
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Is Caramel Sugar Syrup safe in this dessert?
Medium
Caramel Sugar Syrup is used here as sweetener. Caramel sugar syrup adds flavor and color but is a processed ingredient that contributes to the overall sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Karamellzuckersirup
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Is Milk Product safe in this dessert?
Medium
Milk Product is used here as base. Milk product adds creaminess and flavor but may vary in quality depending on sourcing and processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: MOLKENERZEUGNIS
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Is Cocoa Butter safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa Butter is used here as base. Cocoa butter is a natural fat that contributes to the creamy texture and rich flavor of the ice cream, generally considered safe.
Role in formula: base
Original: Kakaobutter
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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 flavor, providing a source of dairy fat and protein, enhancing the product's quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: VOLLMILCHPULVER
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Is Stabilizers safe in this dessert?
Bad
Stabilizers is used here as stabilizer. Stabilizers like carrageenan and guar gum are synthetic additives that can raise concerns about digestive health and overall ingredient quality.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: Stabilisatoren (Guarkernmehl, Johannisbrotkernmehl, Tarakernmehl, Carrageen, Gummi arabicum)
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Is Emulsifiers safe in this dessert?
Medium
Emulsifiers is used here as emulsifier. Emulsifiers like mono- and diglycerides help blend ingredients but are often derived from processed fats, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Emulgatoren (Mono - und Diglyceride von Speisefettsäuren, Lecithine)
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Is Caramel Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Caramel Powder is used here as flavor. Caramel powder adds flavor but is a processed ingredient that contributes to the overall sugar content and may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Karamellpulver
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this dessert?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour is used for texture but may pose allergen risks for those with gluten sensitivities, raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: WEIZENMEHL
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Is Salt safe in this dessert?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and balances sweetness, generally considered safe in moderate amounts.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Salz
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Is Wheat Malt Flour safe in this dessert?
Medium
Wheat Malt Flour is used here as base. Wheat malt flour adds texture but may pose allergen risks for those with gluten sensitivities, raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: WEIZENMALZMEHL
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Is Oat Flour safe in this dessert?
Medium
Oat Flour is used here as base. Oat flour contributes to texture and flavor but may raise concerns for those with gluten sensitivities, depending on processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: HAFERMEHL
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Is Flavors safe in this dessert?
Bad
Flavors is used here as flavor. Flavors are often synthetic and can raise concerns about quality and safety, as their sources and processing methods are often unclear.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Aromen
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Is Natural Vanilla Flavor safe in this dessert?
Good
Natural Vanilla Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural vanilla flavor enhances the product's taste profile and is generally considered safe and of higher quality than synthetic alternatives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natürliches Vanillearoma
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Is Baking Agents safe in this dessert?
Medium
Baking Agents is used here as leavening_agent. Baking agents like sodium carbonate help with texture but are processed ingredients that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: leavening_agent
Original: Backtriebmittel (Natriumcarbonate)
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Is Cocoa Mass safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa Mass is used here as flavor. Cocoa mass adds rich chocolate flavor and is a natural ingredient, contributing positively to the overall quality of the ice cream.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Kakaomasse
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: 4205974
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Allergens detected: milk , wheat
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