Is Chocolate Ice Cream Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Tesco
Tesco's Chocolate Ice Cream 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, Dextrose, Flavoring.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like glucose syrup and maltodextrin, which raise quality concerns. The presence of emulsifiers and stabilizers indicates a highly processed product.
Main concern
Glucose syrup and maltodextrin are processed sugars that can raise 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, providing a chocolate flavor and some antioxidant properties.
- Includes inulin, a prebiotic fiber that may support digestive health.
- Coconut oil is present, which can offer some medium-chain fatty acids.
- Uses natural stabilizers like guar gum, which are generally considered safer than synthetic options.
Concerns
- Glucose syrup and maltodextrin are processed sugars that can raise concerns about excessive sweetness.
- The presence of emulsifiers (mono- and diglycerides) indicates processing, which may affect ingredient quality.
- Contains added salt, which may not be necessary in a dessert product.
- The use of artificial flavoring raises questions about the overall naturalness of the product.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
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 Drinking Water safe in this dessert?
Good
Drinking Water is used here as base. Drinking water serves as the primary base for the ice cream, ensuring a smooth texture.
Role in formula: base
Original: Pitná voda
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Is Coconut Oil safe in this dessert?
Medium
Coconut Oil is used here as base. Coconut oil adds creaminess and flavor, but its high saturated fat content raises some health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: kokosový olej
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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 calorie content and potential health issues.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: cukr
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Is Lupin Protein Isolate safe in this dessert?
Good
Lupin Protein Isolate is used here as base. Lupin protein isolate provides a source of plant-based protein, contributing to the nutritional profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: izolát bílkovin vlčího bobu
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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 contains antioxidants, enhancing the product's appeal.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: kakaový prášek se sníženým obsahem tuku
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this dessert?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a processed sugar that can lead to rapid spikes in blood sugar levels, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: glukózový sirup
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Is Chocolate safe in this dessert?
Medium
Chocolate is used here as flavor. Chocolate adds flavor but contains sugar and fat, which may contribute to overall calorie content.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: čokoláda
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Is Inulin safe in this dessert?
Good
Inulin is used here as natural_extract. Inulin is a prebiotic fiber that can support gut health and improve the texture of the ice cream.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: inulin
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Is Maltodextrin safe in this dessert?
Medium
Maltodextrin is used here as thickener. Maltodextrin is a processed carbohydrate that can enhance texture but may raise concerns about its impact on blood sugar.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: maltodextrin
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Is Dextrose safe in this dessert?
Bad
Dextrose is used here as sweetener. Dextrose is a simple sugar that can contribute to sweetness and calorie content, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: dextróza
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Is Emulsifier Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids safe in this dessert?
Medium
Emulsifier Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids is used here as emulsifier. Emulsifiers help blend ingredients but may raise concerns about their processing and source.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulgátor (mono - a diglyceridy mastných kyselin)
Read the full ingredient profile for Emulsifier Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids
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Is Calcium Carbonate safe in this dessert?
Medium
Calcium Carbonate is used here as regulator. Calcium carbonate is used to regulate acidity but is a synthetic additive that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: regulator
Original: regulátor kyselosti (uhličitan vápenatý)
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Is Salt safe in this dessert?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor but may not be necessary in a dessert, raising questions about its inclusion.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: jedlá sůl
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Is Stabilizers Carob Bean Gum Guar Gum safe in this dessert?
Good
Stabilizers Carob Bean Gum Guar Gum is used here as stabilizer. Natural stabilizers like guar gum help maintain texture and consistency without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: stabilizátory (karubin, guma guar)
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Is Flavoring safe in this dessert?
Bad
Flavoring is used here as flavor. Flavoring can be artificial and may not contribute to the natural quality of the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: aroma
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: 3945399
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