Is Carte D'or Les Authentiques Glace Menthe Eclats de Chocolat Noir Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Carte D'or
Carte D'or's Carte D'or Les Authentiques Glace Menthe Eclats de Chocolat Noir is reviewed here as a dessert. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Glucose Syrup, Glucose Fructose Syrup, Emulsifiers Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids Ammonium Phosphatides.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like glucose syrup and stabilizers, which raise quality concerns. The presence of carrageenan and emulsifiers indicates a highly processed product.
Main concern
Carrageenan is a thickener that may raise 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
- Natural mint flavor enhances the overall taste profile without synthetic additives.
- Contains milk and cream, providing a rich texture and flavor typical of quality ice creams.
Concerns
- Carrageenan is a thickener that may raise concerns due to its potential digestive issues.
- Glucose syrup and glucose-fructose syrup are highly processed sweeteners that contribute to a less favorable composition.
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 Rehydrated Skimmed Milk safe in this dessert?
Medium
Rehydrated Skimmed Milk is used here as base. Rehydrated skimmed milk serves as a primary ingredient, providing a creamy texture but is processed, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: LAIT écrémé réhydraté
Read the full ingredient profile for Rehydrated Skimmed Milk
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that enhances flavor but contributes to high sweetness levels, raising concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sucre
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Is Fresh Cream safe in this dessert?
Good
Fresh Cream is used here as base. Fresh cream adds richness and a smooth mouthfeel, indicating a higher quality dairy component in the ice cream.
Role in formula: base
Original: CRÈME fraîche¹ (12%)
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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: sirop de glucose
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Is Water safe in this dessert?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is a necessary component for texture but does not contribute to flavor or nutritional value.
Role in formula: base
Original: eau
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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 processed sweetener that can contribute to health issues related to high sugar consumption.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sirop de glucose-fructose
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Is Cocoa Mass safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa Mass is used here as flavor. Cocoa mass provides a rich chocolate flavor, enhancing the overall taste profile of the ice cream.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: pâte de cacao
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Is Concentrated Butter safe in this dessert?
Medium
Concentrated Butter is used here as base. Concentrated butter adds creaminess and flavor but is a processed ingredient that raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: BEURRE concentré
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Is Lactose And Milk Proteins safe in this dessert?
Good
Lactose And Milk Proteins is used here as base. Lactose and milk proteins contribute to the creamy texture and nutritional profile, indicating a dairy-rich formulation.
Role in formula: base
Original: LACTOSE et protéines de LAIT
Read the full ingredient profile for Lactose And Milk Proteins
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Is Cocoa Butter safe in this dessert?
Medium
Cocoa Butter is used here as base. Cocoa butter adds richness and smoothness but is a processed fat that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: beurre de cacao
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Is Emulsifiers Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids Ammonium Phosphatides safe in this dessert?
Bad
Emulsifiers Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids Ammonium Phosphatides is used here as emulsifier. Emulsifiers help maintain texture but are synthetic additives that can raise concerns about processed ingredients.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: émulsifiants (mono - et diglycérides d'acides gras, phosphatides d'ammonium)
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Is Stabilizers Carob Bean Flour Guar Gum Carrageenan safe in this dessert?
Bad
Stabilizers Carob Bean Flour Guar Gum Carrageenan is used here as stabilizer. Stabilizers are used to improve texture but carrageenan has been linked to digestive issues, raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: stabilisants (farine de graines de caroube, gomme guar, carraghénanes)
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Is Coloring Copper Chlorophyll And Chlorophyllin Complexes safe in this dessert?
Medium
Coloring Copper Chlorophyll And Chlorophyllin Complexes is used here as colorant. Coloring agents enhance visual appeal but are synthetic additives that may not contribute positively to health.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: colorant (complexes cuivre-chlorophylles et chlorophyllines)
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Is Low Fat Cocoa Powder safe in this dessert?
Good
Low Fat Cocoa Powder is used here as flavor. Low-fat cocoa powder adds chocolate flavor while being lower in fat, contributing positively to the product's profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: cacao maigre en poudre
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Is Natural Mint Flavor safe in this dessert?
Good
Natural Mint Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural mint flavor enhances the taste without synthetic additives, contributing positively to the flavor profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: arôme naturel de menthe
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: 4207974
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Allergens detected: gluten , egg , tree_nut
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