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Is Dark Chocolate And Mint Ice Creams Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Sainsbury's

This page reviews Dark Chocolate And Mint Ice Creams by Sainsbury's as a dessert. Its current score is 45/100, suggesting that it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.

If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Sugar, Fructose, Carrageenan.

45 / 100

Low quality

Why score is 45

The composition includes several synthetic additives such as carrageenan and emulsifiers like soya lecithin, raising concerns about quality and safety. The presence of refined sugars also contributes to a lower rating.

Main concern

Carrageenan is a thickener that may raise safety concerns due to its potential digestive issues.

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 mass and cocoa butter, which are derived from the cocoa bean and provide a rich flavor.
  • Mint flavored ice cream includes natural mint flavoring, enhancing the overall taste profile.

Concerns

  • Carrageenan is a thickener that may raise safety concerns due to its potential digestive issues.
  • Soya lecithin is an emulsifier that, while common, is a processed ingredient that may not appeal to all consumers.

Who should avoid this product?

You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
  • people avoiding animal-derived ingredients

Ingredients breakdown

The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this dessert and why it matters.

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: 3353164

More from this brand: Sainsbury's products in Zerotox

Similar products: dessert in Zerotox database

Allergens detected: milk , soy

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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.
Sainsbury's — Dark Chocolate And Mint Ice Creams has a Zerotox safety score of 45 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Sainsbury's products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis notes: Contains cocoa mass and cocoa butter, which are derived from the cocoa bean and provide a rich flavor.; Mint flavored ice cream includes natural mint flavoring, enhancing the overall taste profile.. See the Pros section above.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: coconut oil, spirulina concentrate, safflower concentrate. See the Ingredients section above.
This product is flagged for: Carrageenan is a thickener that may raise safety concerns due to its potential digestive issues.; Soya lecithin is an emulsifier that, while common, is a processed ingredient that may not appeal to all consumers.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Main concerns for this product: Carrageenan is a thickener that may raise safety concerns due to its potential digestive issues.; Soya lecithin is an emulsifier that, while common, is a processed ingredient that may not appeal to all consumers.. See the full list above.
The composition includes several synthetic additives such as carrageenan and emulsifiers like soya lecithin, raising concerns about quality and safety. The presence of refined sugars also contributes to a lower rating. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Sainsbury's — Dark Chocolate And Mint Ice Creams has a Zerotox score of 45 / 100 among dessert products. See the full breakdown above.
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We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
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Sainsbury's — Dark Chocolate And Mint Ice Creams has a Zerotox safety score of 45 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.

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