Is Fantasia Ice Cream Sandwich Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Cream Bell
Fantasia Ice Cream Sandwich is one of the dessert products analyzed by Zerotox for Cream Bell. The product scores 55/100 in Zerotox, meaning it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.
The sections below explain why ingredients like Maltodextrin, Refined Palm Kernel Oil, Caramel Color affect the overall evaluation.
55 / 100
Why score is 55
The composition includes several synthetic additives such as emulsifiers (E433, E471) and artificial flavoring, raising quality concerns. The presence of refined palm kernel oil and maltodextrin further indicates a processed product.
Main concern
Refined palm kernel oil is a processed fat that raises 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 milk solids, providing some dairy content.
- Includes cocoa powder, which adds flavor and a source of antioxidants.
Concerns
- Refined palm kernel oil is a processed fat that raises health concerns.
- Maltodextrin is a highly processed carbohydrate with potential digestive issues.
- Presence of artificial flavoring substances may indicate lower quality.
- Multiple emulsifiers and stabilizers suggest a heavily processed product.
Who should avoid this product?
This product may be less suitable for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this dessert.
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Is Water safe in this dessert?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as a primary solvent in this product, contributing to texture and consistency.
Role in formula: base
Original: Water
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Is Milk Solids safe in this dessert?
Good
Milk Solids is used here as base. Milk solids provide creaminess and flavor, enhancing the overall dairy profile of the ice cream.
Role in formula: base
Original: Milk Solids
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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 can contribute to health issues if consumed excessively.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sugar
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Is Maltodextrin safe in this dessert?
Bad
Maltodextrin is used here as thickener. Maltodextrin is a highly processed carbohydrate that can cause digestive issues and is often used to enhance texture.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Maltodextrin
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Is Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate safe in this dessert?
Medium
Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate is used here as emulsifier. This emulsifier helps blend ingredients but is a processed additive that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Permitted Emulsifying Agents (433, 471)
Read the full ingredient profile for Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
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Is Carrageenan safe in this dessert?
Medium
Carrageenan is used here as stabilizer. Carrageenan is used to stabilize the product but has been linked to digestive issues in some individuals.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: Stabilizing Agents (407,412)
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this dessert?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour is a common ingredient that provides structure but may pose gluten concerns for sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: base
Original: Wheat Flour
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Is Refined Palm Kernel Oil safe in this dessert?
Bad
Refined Palm Kernel Oil is used here as fat. Refined palm kernel oil is a processed fat that raises health concerns due to its saturated fat content.
Role in formula: fat
Original: Edible Vegetable Oil (Refined Palm Kernel Oil)
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Is Cocoa Powder safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa Powder is used here as flavor. Cocoa powder adds flavor and may provide some antioxidant benefits, enhancing the product's appeal.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Cocoa Powder
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Is Salt safe in this dessert?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and balances sweetness, contributing to the overall taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Salt
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Is Raising Agents safe in this dessert?
Medium
Raising Agents is used here as leavening_agent. Raising agents help the biscuit layer rise but are processed additives that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: leavening_agent
Original: Raising Agents [500 (ii), 503 (ii)]
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Is Soy Lecithin safe in this dessert?
Medium
Soy Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin is a common emulsifier that helps blend ingredients but is a processed additive.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Emulsifier (322)
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Is Antioxidant Ins 319 safe in this dessert?
Medium
Antioxidant Ins 319 is used here as antioxidant. This antioxidant helps preserve freshness but is a synthetic additive that raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: Antioxidant (INS 319)
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Is Caramel Color safe in this dessert?
Bad
Caramel Color is used here as colorant. Caramel color is an artificial colorant that may raise concerns due to its synthetic nature.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: PERMITTED NATURAL FOOD COLOUR (150c)
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Is Artificial Flavoring safe in this dessert?
Bad
Artificial Flavoring is used here as flavor. Artificial flavoring substances are synthetic additives that can indicate lower quality and raise safety concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: ADDED NATURE IDENTICAL AND ARTIFICIAL (VANILLA) FLAVOURING SUBSTANCES
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: 4236418
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Allergens detected: milk , wheat
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