Is Dark Milk Brownie Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Ben & Jerry's
Ben & Jerry's's Dark Milk Brownie is reviewed here as a food. 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 Sugar.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and cocoa mass, with concerns raised by the presence of processed ingredients like skimmed milk powder and emulsifier soy lecithin. This indicates a moderate quality level.
Main concern
Sugar is a primary ingredient, raising concerns about high sweetness and potential overconsumption.
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
- Cocoa mass is a key ingredient providing rich chocolate flavor, contributing positively to the overall taste profile.
- The inclusion of brownie pieces adds texture and variety, enhancing the eating experience.
Concerns
- Sugar is a primary ingredient, raising concerns about high sweetness and potential overconsumption.
- Soy lecithin, while common as an emulsifier, is a processed ingredient that may not appeal to all consumers.
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 food, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a highly processed sweetener that contributes to the overall sweetness of the product but raises concerns about excessive consumption.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Suiker
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Is Cocoa Mass safe in this food?
Good
Cocoa Mass is used here as base. Cocoa mass provides the primary chocolate flavor and is a natural ingredient, contributing positively to the product's quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: cacaomassa
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Is Whole Milk Powder safe in this food?
Medium
Whole Milk Powder is used here as base. Whole milk powder adds creaminess and flavor but is a processed dairy ingredient that may raise concerns for some consumers.
Role in formula: base
Original: volle melkpoeder
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Is Cocoa Butter safe in this food?
Good
Cocoa Butter is used here as base. Cocoa butter is a natural fat derived from cocoa beans, contributing to the smooth texture and richness of the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: cacaoboter
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Is Brownie Pieces safe in this food?
Medium
Brownie Pieces is used here as base. Brownie pieces add texture and flavor but contain processed ingredients like sugar and flour, which may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: brownie stukjes 11% (suiker, tarwebloem, zonnebloemolie, bevochtigingsmiddel (glycerine), magere melkpoeder, zout)
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Is Soy Lecithin safe in this food?
Medium
Soy Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin is used as an emulsifier to improve texture and stability but is a processed ingredient that may not appeal to all consumers.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulgator (sojalecithine)
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: 4221355
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Allergens detected: milk , soy , wheat
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