Is Cherry Chocolate Truffle Super Premium Plus Ice Cream Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Chapman S
Cherry Chocolate Truffle Super Premium Plus Ice Cream is one of the dessert products analyzed by Zerotox for Chapman S. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The sections below explain why ingredients like Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
This ice cream contains several processed ingredients like modified milk ingredients and potassium sorbate, which raise quality concerns. The presence of synthetic additives like sodium benzoate also affects the overall safety assessment.
Main concern
Contains sugars and glucose, indicating high sweetness and processed content.
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 fresh cream, contributing to a rich texture and flavor.
- Includes black cherry halves, providing natural fruit content.
- Vanilla extract adds a natural flavor component.
- Guar gum and carob bean gum serve as stabilizers, enhancing texture.
Concerns
- Contains sugars and glucose, indicating high sweetness and processed content.
- Sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate are synthetic preservatives, raising safety concerns.
- Modified palm oil in chocolatey truffles may have health implications.
- Natural flavors are vague and can include various synthetic components.
Who should avoid this product?
This product may be less suitable for:
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this dessert.
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Is Fresh Cream safe in this dessert?
Good
Fresh Cream is used here as base. Fresh cream provides a rich and creamy base for the ice cream, enhancing its mouthfeel and flavor profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: Fresh cream
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that contributes to the overall sweetness of the ice cream but raises concerns about high sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugars (sugar, glucose)
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Is Black Cherry Halves safe in this dessert?
Good
Black Cherry Halves is used here as natural_extract. Black cherry halves add natural fruit flavor and color, enhancing the product's appeal and providing some nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Black cherry halves (cherries, glucose-fructose, water, black currant extract, purple carrot extract, natural flavour, potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate)
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Is Modified Milk Ingredients safe in this dessert?
Medium
Modified Milk Ingredients is used here as base. Modified milk ingredients are processed dairy components that improve texture but may raise concerns about processing methods.
Role in formula: base
Original: Modified milk ingredients
Read the full ingredient profile for Modified Milk Ingredients
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Is Sodium Benzoate safe in this dessert?
Bad
Sodium Benzoate is used here as preservative. Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative used to extend shelf life but raises concerns about synthetic additives in food products.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: sodium benzoate
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Is Potassium Sorbate safe in this dessert?
Bad
Potassium Sorbate is used here as preservative. Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative that helps prevent spoilage but is associated with potential health concerns.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: potassium sorbate
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Is Chocolatey Truffles safe in this dessert?
Medium
Chocolatey Truffles is used here as flavor. Chocolatey truffles contain modified palm oil and sugar, which may raise health concerns due to their processed nature.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Chocolatey truffles (sugar, modified palm oil, cocoa powder, canola oil, milk ingredient, soy lecithin, natural flavour)
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Is Vanilla Extract safe in this dessert?
Good
Vanilla Extract is used here as natural_extract. Vanilla extract adds a natural flavor component, enhancing the overall taste profile of the ice cream.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Vanilla extract
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Is Beet Red safe in this dessert?
Medium
Beet Red is used here as colorant. Beet red is a natural colorant that enhances the visual appeal of the product but may raise concerns about artificial coloring.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: Beet red
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Is Carob Bean Gum safe in this dessert?
Medium
Carob Bean Gum is used here as thickener. Carob bean gum is a thickening agent that improves texture but is a processed ingredient with mixed safety implications.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Carob bean gum
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Is Guar Gum safe in this dessert?
Medium
Guar Gum is used here as thickener. Guar gum is a thickening agent that enhances texture but is also a processed ingredient with potential concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Guar gum
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: 3247504
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