Is Coffee Super Premium Ice Cream Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Specially Selected
Coffee Super Premium Ice Cream is a dessert from Specially Selected. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
This ice cream contains cream and skim milk as primary ingredients, but also includes sugar and a flavor base with pasteurized egg yolks. The presence of sugar and tamarind seed gum raises moderate concerns about processed ingredients.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
This ice cream contains cream and skim milk as primary ingredients, but also includes sugar and a flavor base with pasteurized egg yolks. The presence of sugar and tamarind seed gum raises moderate concerns about processed ingredients.
Main concern
High sugar content raises concerns about excessive sweetness and processed ingredients.
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 cream and skim milk, which contribute to a rich texture and flavor.
- Uses pasteurized egg yolks in the flavor base, enhancing creaminess and safety.
Concerns
- High sugar content raises concerns about excessive sweetness and processed ingredients.
- Tamarind seed gum is a thickener that may indicate a level of processing that detracts from quality.
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 Cream safe in this dessert?
Good
Cream is used here as base. Cream provides a rich, smooth texture and contributes to the overall flavor profile of the ice cream. It is a natural dairy product.
Role in formula: base
Original: CREAM
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is used to sweeten the ice cream, but its high content raises concerns about health implications associated with excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: SUGAR
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Is Skim Milk safe in this dessert?
Good
Skim Milk is used here as base. Skim milk adds creaminess while reducing fat content compared to whole milk, making it a common ingredient in lighter ice creams.
Role in formula: base
Original: SKIM MILK
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Is Egg Flavor Base safe in this dessert?
Medium
Egg Flavor Base is used here as flavor. The egg flavor base enhances the richness of the ice cream, but its inclusion of sugar raises concerns about added sweetness.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: EGG FLAVOR BASE (SUGAR, PASTEURIZED EGG YOLKS, WATER)
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Is Coffee safe in this dessert?
Good
Coffee is used here as flavor. Coffee provides a distinct flavor profile, contributing to the overall taste experience of the ice cream.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: COFFEE
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Is Tamarind Seed Gum safe in this dessert?
Medium
Tamarind Seed Gum is used here as stabilizer. Tamarind seed gum acts as a stabilizer, improving texture but indicating a level of processing that may detract from the product's quality.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: TAMARIND SEED GUM
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: 3856942
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Allergens detected: milk , eggs
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