Lemon Ice Cream Stick product image with 60/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Lemon Ice Cream Stick Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Pez

Pez's Lemon Ice Cream Stick is reviewed here as a dessert. 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, Glucose Syrup, Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes reconstituted skimmed milk and sugar, but also contains emulsifiers and stabilizers like mono- and diglycerides, which raise quality concerns due to their processed nature.

Main concern

Sugar is a significant ingredient, raising concerns about high sweetness levels.

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 lemon juice from concentrate, providing a natural citrus flavor.
  • Reconstituted skimmed milk offers a dairy base, contributing to creaminess.
  • Water is a primary ingredient, ensuring a lighter texture.
  • Carotenes and curcumin are natural colorants, reducing synthetic additives.

Concerns

  • Sugar is a significant ingredient, raising concerns about high sweetness levels.
  • Mono- and diglycerides are processed emulsifiers that may raise quality concerns.
  • Guar gum and locust bean gum are stabilizers that indicate a processed product.
  • Glucose syrup is a refined sweetener, contributing to the overall sugar content.

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 dessert, not just listed as a raw label.

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: 3798284

More from this brand: Pez products in Zerotox

Similar products: dessert in Zerotox database

Allergens detected: milk

Report / complain: You may report errors or complain about this product or its formulation to hello [at] zeroto.app . Published for transparency.

Frequently asked questions

Pez — Lemon Ice Cream Stick has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 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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We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
The composition includes reconstituted skimmed milk and sugar, but also contains emulsifiers and stabilizers like mono- and diglycerides, which raise quality concerns due to their processed nature. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
We detected: milk. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
This product is flagged for: Sugar is a significant ingredient, raising concerns about high sweetness levels.; Mono- and diglycerides are processed emulsifiers that may raise quality concerns.; Guar gum and locust bean gum are stabilizers that indicate a processed product.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
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.
Our analysis notes: Contains lemon juice from concentrate, providing a natural citrus flavor.; Reconstituted skimmed milk offers a dairy base, contributing to creaminess.; Water is a primary ingredient, ensuring a lighter texture.. 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.
Pez — Lemon Ice Cream Stick has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among dessert products. See the full breakdown above.

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