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Is Cookie Dough Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Ben & Jerry's

Cookie Dough is a food from Ben & Jerry's. 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 Stabilisers.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes several processed ingredients like sugar and stabilizers, which raise quality concerns. Carrageenan and guar gum are included as stabilizers, indicating a processed nature.

Main concern

Carrageenan is a thickener that raises concerns due to potential digestive issues in some individuals.

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 natural flavorings like vanilla extract, which enhance taste without synthetic additives.
  • Includes cocoa mass and cocoa butter, providing a rich chocolate flavor and quality fat content.

Concerns

  • Carrageenan is a thickener that raises concerns due to potential digestive issues in some individuals.
  • High sugar content from both sugar and brown sugar may contribute to health concerns.

Who should avoid this product?

This food 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 food so the page answers more than a simple label list.

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: 4206049

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Allergens detected: milk , egg , wheat

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Frequently asked questions

This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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Ben & Jerry's — Cookie Dough has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Ben & Jerry's products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product is flagged for: Carrageenan is a thickener that raises concerns due to potential digestive issues in some individuals.; High sugar content from both sugar and brown sugar may contribute to health concerns.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
The composition includes several processed ingredients like sugar and stabilizers, which raise quality concerns. Carrageenan and guar gum are included as stabilizers, indicating a processed nature. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Ben & Jerry's — Cookie Dough has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among food products. See the full breakdown above.
Our analysis notes: Contains natural flavorings like vanilla extract, which enhance taste without synthetic additives.; Includes cocoa mass and cocoa butter, providing a rich chocolate flavor and quality fat content.. See the Pros section above.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
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This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: cream, water, wheat flour. See the Ingredients section above.
We detected: milk, egg, wheat. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.

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