Is Chocolate Ice Cream Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Aldi
This page reviews Chocolate Ice Cream by Aldi as a dessert. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Glucose Fructose Syrup, Sugar, Glucose Syrup.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like glucose-fructose syrup and emulsifiers, which raise quality concerns. The presence of stabilizers also indicates a processed product.
Main concern
Includes glucose-fructose syrup, a highly processed sweetener that raises concerns about 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 cocoa mass and cocoa butter, which are derived from cocoa beans, indicating some natural components.
- Butter fat is Rainforest Alliance certified, suggesting a commitment to sustainable sourcing.
Concerns
- Includes glucose-fructose syrup, a highly processed sweetener that raises concerns about sugar content.
- Emulsifiers like mono- and diglycerides may indicate a level of processing that could affect overall quality.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this dessert and why it matters.
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Is Skimmed Milk safe in this dessert?
Good
Skimmed Milk is used here as base. Skimmed milk serves as the primary base for this ice cream, providing a creamy texture while being lower in fat compared to whole milk.
Role in formula: base
Original: Entrahmte Milch
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Is Whey Product safe in this dessert?
Medium
Whey Product is used here as base. Whey product is a byproduct of cheese production, used here to enhance texture and creaminess, but it is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: Molkenerzeugnis
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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 that can contribute to excessive sugar intake and raises health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Glukose-Fruktose-Sirup
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that adds sweetness but contributes to high caloric content and potential health risks when consumed in excess.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Coconut Fat safe in this dessert?
Medium
Coconut Fat is used here as base. Coconut fat is used for creaminess and texture but is a processed fat that may raise concerns about saturated fat content.
Role in formula: base
Original: Kokosfett
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this dessert?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a processed sweetener that can lead to high sugar levels in the product, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Glukosesirup
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Is Low Fat Cocoa 4 safe in this dessert?
Good
Low Fat Cocoa 4 is used here as flavor. Low-fat cocoa provides chocolate flavor while being lower in fat, contributing positively to the flavor profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: fettarmer Kakao (4 %)
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Is Cocoa Mass safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa Mass is used here as flavor. Cocoa mass is a natural ingredient that adds rich chocolate flavor and is derived from cocoa beans, enhancing quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Kakaomasse
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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 from cocoa beans that contributes to the creamy texture and mouthfeel of the ice cream.
Role in formula: base
Original: Kakaobutter
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Is Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids safe in this dessert?
Medium
Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids is used here as emulsifier. These emulsifiers help blend ingredients but are processed and may raise concerns about their health effects.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Mono - und Diglyceride von Speisefettsäuren
Read the full ingredient profile for Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids
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Is Soy Lecithin safe in this dessert?
Medium
Soy Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin is used as an emulsifier to improve texture but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns for some consumers.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Lecithine (Soja)
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Is Carob Bean Gum safe in this dessert?
Medium
Carob Bean Gum is used here as stabilizer. Carob bean gum is a natural thickener that helps stabilize the ice cream but is still a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: Johannisbrotkernmehl
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Is Guar Gum safe in this dessert?
Medium
Guar Gum is used here as stabilizer. Guar gum is a natural thickener that improves texture but is processed and may raise concerns about its effects.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: Guarkernmehl
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: 3861890
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Allergens detected: peanut , tree_nut , egg , gluten
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