Is Chocolate Ice Cream Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Côte d'Or
Chocolate Ice Cream is a dessert from Côte d'Or. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The main ingredients worth reviewing are Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like sugar and emulsifiers, which raise quality concerns. The presence of artificial emulsifiers and fats indicates a less natural product.
Main concern
High sugar content raises 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 cocoa powder, which adds flavor and depth to the ice cream.
- Includes hazelnuts, providing a nutty taste and texture.
- Natural vanilla flavor enhances the overall taste profile.
- Milk powder contributes to creaminess and richness.
Concerns
- High sugar content raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
- Contains multiple emulsifiers like soy lecithin, which may indicate processing.
- Vegetable fat from copra can be less desirable compared to natural fats.
- Presence of rehydrated skim milk may affect the quality of dairy content.
Who should avoid this product?
This dessert may not be the best fit for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this dessert so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Milk Chocolate safe in this dessert?
Medium
Milk Chocolate is used here as base. Milk chocolate provides the primary flavor base for this ice cream, but its sugar content raises concerns about sweetness.
Role in formula: base
Original: Chocolat au lait 36%
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Is Water safe in this dessert?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is a common ingredient in ice creams, serving as a solvent and contributing to texture.
Role in formula: base
Original: eau
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Is Rehydrated Skim Milk safe in this dessert?
Medium
Rehydrated Skim Milk is used here as base. Rehydrated skim milk adds creaminess but may lack the richness of fresh milk.
Role in formula: base
Original: lait écreme réhydraté
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is used for sweetness but contributes to high caloric content and potential health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sucre
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Is Roasted Chopped Hazelnuts safe in this dessert?
Good
Roasted Chopped Hazelnuts is used here as flavor. Roasted hazelnuts add a rich, nutty flavor and texture, enhancing the overall experience.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: noisettes hachées grillées 6%
Read the full ingredient profile for Roasted Chopped Hazelnuts
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this dessert?
Medium
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is used to improve texture and sweetness but raises concerns about added sugars.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sirop de glucon
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Is Coconut Vegetable Fat safe in this dessert?
Medium
Coconut Vegetable Fat is used here as base. Coconut fat contributes to creaminess but is a processed fat that may not be as healthy as natural alternatives.
Role in formula: base
Original: graisse végétale de coprah
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Is Lactose And Milk Proteins safe in this dessert?
Medium
Lactose And Milk Proteins is used here as base. Lactose and milk proteins enhance creaminess but may pose issues for lactose-intolerant individuals.
Role in formula: base
Original: lactose et proteines de lait
Read the full ingredient profile for Lactose And Milk Proteins
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Is Cocoa Powder safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa Powder is used here as flavor. Cocoa powder adds rich chocolate flavor and is a beneficial ingredient in moderation.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: poudre de cacao
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Is Lean Cocoa Powder safe in this dessert?
Good
Lean Cocoa Powder is used here as flavor. Lean cocoa powder enhances the chocolate flavor without adding excessive fat.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: poudre de cacao maigre
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Is Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids safe in this dessert?
Bad
Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids is used here as emulsifier. These emulsifiers help maintain texture but are synthetic and raise concerns about processed ingredients.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulsifiant : mono - et diglycerides d'acide gras
Read the full ingredient profile for Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids
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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 natural thickener that improves texture but may indicate processing.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: farine de graines de caroube
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Is Guar Gum safe in this dessert?
Medium
Guar Gum is used here as thickener. Guar gum is used for thickening and stabilizing but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: gomme guar
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: 3661850
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Allergens detected: hazelnuts , milk
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