Is Coconut Mango Ice Cream Bars Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Picard
Picard's Coconut Mango Ice Cream Bars 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 composition includes several processed ingredients like glucose syrup and emulsifiers, which raise quality concerns. The presence of milk derivatives indicates potential allergen risks.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like glucose syrup and emulsifiers, which raise quality concerns. The presence of milk derivatives indicates potential allergen risks.
Main concern
Includes glucose syrup and sugar, which are processed sweeteners that may raise health concerns.
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 mango puree (4.7%) and coconut paste (4.7%), providing natural fruit flavors.
- Natural flavors like vanilla and coconut enhance the overall taste profile.
Concerns
- Includes glucose syrup and sugar, which are processed sweeteners that may raise health concerns.
- Contains multiple emulsifiers and stabilizers, indicating a highly processed product.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
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 Water safe in this dessert?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as the primary base for the ice cream bars, contributing to texture and consistency.
Role in formula: base
Original: Eau
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is used for sweetness but is a refined ingredient that raises concerns about excessive consumption.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sucre
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this dessert?
Medium
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a processed sweetener that can contribute to high sugar content and potential health issues.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sirop de glucose
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Is Mango Puree safe in this dessert?
Good
Mango Puree is used here as flavor. Mango puree (4.7%) adds natural fruit flavor and some nutritional benefits, enhancing the product's appeal.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: purée de mangue
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Is Coconut Paste safe in this dessert?
Good
Coconut Paste is used here as flavor. Coconut paste (4.7%) provides a rich coconut flavor and contributes to the creamy texture of the bars.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: pâte de noix de coco
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Is Dried Shredded Coconut safe in this dessert?
Good
Dried Shredded Coconut is used here as flavor. Dried shredded coconut (1.7%) adds texture and enhances the coconut flavor profile of the ice cream bars.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: noix de coco râpée séchée
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Is Skimmed Milk Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Skimmed Milk Powder is used here as base. Skimmed milk powder adds creaminess but is a processed dairy ingredient that may pose allergen risks.
Role in formula: base
Original: LAIT écrémé en poudre
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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 with mixed safety profiles.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: lécithines de SOJA
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Is Natural Vanilla Flavor safe in this dessert?
Good
Natural Vanilla Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural vanilla flavor enhances the overall taste without the concerns associated with artificial flavors.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: arôme naturel de vanille
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Is Stabilizers safe in this dessert?
Medium
Stabilizers is used here as stabilizer. Stabilizers like guar gum and pectin help maintain texture but indicate a processed formulation.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: stabilisants (farine de graine de caroube, gomme guar, méthylcellulose, pectines)
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Is Citric Acid safe in this dessert?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used to adjust acidity and enhance flavor but is a synthetic ingredient with processing concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: acide citrique
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: 3657220
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Allergens detected: milk , soy
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