Is Chocolate & Brownies Super Premium Plus Ice Cream Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Chapman S
Chocolate & Brownies 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 Monoglycerides, Potassium Sorbate, Caramel Colour affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
This ice cream contains several processed ingredients like modified milk ingredients and potassium sorbate, indicating a composition with mixed quality. The presence of sugars and artificial colors raises safety concerns.
Main concern
Contains multiple sugars, including glucose, which raises concerns about high sugar 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, which is a natural dairy ingredient contributing to a creamy texture.
- Includes vanilla extract, a natural flavoring that enhances the overall taste profile.
Concerns
- Contains multiple sugars, including glucose, which raises concerns about high sugar content.
- Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative that may raise quality concerns due to its artificial nature.
Who should avoid this product?
This product may be less suitable for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- 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 is a natural dairy product that provides a rich and creamy base for the ice cream, contributing positively to texture and flavor.
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 enhances flavor but raises concerns due to its high caloric content and potential health impacts when consumed in excess.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugars (sugar)
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Is Glucose safe in this dessert?
Medium
Glucose is used here as sweetener. Glucose is a simple sugar that contributes to sweetness and texture but can lead to rapid spikes in blood sugar levels.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: glucose
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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 enhance texture and stability but may raise concerns about processing levels.
Role in formula: base
Original: Modified milk ingredients
Read the full ingredient profile for Modified Milk Ingredients
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Is Water safe in this dessert?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is a fundamental ingredient that helps achieve the desired consistency in ice cream without adding calories.
Role in formula: base
Original: water
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Is Butter safe in this dessert?
Good
Butter is used here as base. Butter is a natural fat that contributes to the creaminess and flavor of the ice cream, enhancing its overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: butter
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Is Canola Oil safe in this dessert?
Medium
Canola Oil is used here as base. Canola oil is a vegetable oil used for texture but is highly processed, raising some concerns about its health implications.
Role in formula: base
Original: canola oil
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Is Cocoa Powder safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa Powder is used here as flavor. Cocoa powder is a natural ingredient that provides chocolate flavor and is rich in antioxidants, contributing positively to the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: cocoa powder
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Is Modified Tapioca Starch safe in this dessert?
Medium
Modified Tapioca Starch is used here as thickener. Modified tapioca starch is used as a thickening agent to improve texture but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: modified tapioca starch
Read the full ingredient profile for Modified Tapioca Starch
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Is Salt safe in this dessert?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and balances sweetness, playing a crucial role in the overall taste profile of the ice cream.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Monoglycerides safe in this dessert?
Bad
Monoglycerides is used here as emulsifier. Monoglycerides are synthetic emulsifiers that help maintain texture but raise concerns due to their processed nature.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: monoglycerides
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Is Natural Flavour safe in this dessert?
Medium
Natural Flavour is used here as flavor. Natural flavoring enhances taste but can be vague in terms of specific sources, raising some transparency concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natural flavour
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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 used to extend shelf life but raises concerns about synthetic additives in food products.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: potassium sorbate
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Is Icing Sugar safe in this dessert?
Medium
Icing Sugar is used here as sweetener. Icing sugar is a finely powdered sugar used for sweetness and texture but contributes to the overall sugar content of the product.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: icing sugar
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Is White Chocolate safe in this dessert?
Medium
White Chocolate is used here as flavor. White chocolate adds sweetness and creaminess but contains sugar and fats, which may raise concerns about overall healthiness.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: white chocolate
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Is Enriched Wheat Flour safe in this dessert?
Medium
Enriched Wheat Flour is used here as base. Enriched wheat flour is a processed grain that provides structure but raises concerns about gluten content and processing levels.
Role in formula: base
Original: enriched wheat flour
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Is Modified Corn Starch safe in this dessert?
Medium
Modified Corn Starch is used here as thickener. Modified corn starch is used as a thickening agent but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: modified corn starch
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Is Coconut Oil safe in this dessert?
Medium
Coconut Oil is used here as base. Coconut oil is a plant-based fat that contributes to creaminess but is high in saturated fat, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: coconut oil
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Is Soy Lecithin safe in this dessert?
Medium
Soy Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin is an emulsifier that helps blend ingredients but is derived from soy, which may be a concern for some consumers.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: soy lecithin
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Is Caramel Colour safe in this dessert?
Bad
Caramel Colour is used here as colorant. Caramel color is an artificial colorant that may raise concerns due to its synthetic nature and potential health implications.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: caramel colour
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Is Turmeric Extract safe in this dessert?
Good
Turmeric Extract is used here as colorant. Turmeric extract is a natural colorant that provides a yellow hue and has antioxidant properties, contributing positively to the product.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: turmeric extract
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Is Annatto Extract safe in this dessert?
Good
Annatto Extract is used here as colorant. Annatto extract is a natural colorant derived from seeds, used for its vibrant color and is generally considered safe.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: annatto extract
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Is Chocolatey Truffles safe in this dessert?
Medium
Chocolatey Truffles is used here as flavor. Chocolatey truffles add flavor and texture but contain processed ingredients like modified palm oil, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Chocolatey truffles
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Is Skim Milk Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Skim Milk Powder is used here as base. Skim milk powder is a dairy ingredient that provides protein and texture but is processed, which may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: skim milk powder
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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 that may raise quality concerns.
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 natural thickener that enhances texture but is processed, which may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: guar gum
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Is Vanilla Extract safe in this dessert?
Good
Vanilla Extract is used here as flavor. Vanilla extract is a natural flavoring that enhances the overall taste profile and is generally considered safe.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: vanilla extract
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Is Natural Flavour safe in this dessert?
Medium
Natural Flavour is used here as flavor. Natural flavoring enhances taste but can be vague in terms of specific sources, raising some transparency concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natural flavour
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: 3247502
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Allergens detected: milk , wheat , soy
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