Is Light Ice Cream (Swedish Vanilj) Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Nick S
This page reviews Light Ice Cream (Swedish Vanilj) by Nick S as a dessert. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Modified Plant Based Oil, Mono And Diglycerides.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes allulose and erythritol as sweeteners, which are low-calorie but raise concerns about synthetic additives. The presence of modified plant-based oil also indicates processing.
Main concern
Modified plant-based oil raises concerns about processing and potential health implications.
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 ingredients like ground vanilla bean, enhancing flavor without artificial additives.
- Includes soluble corn fiber, which can aid in digestive health and improve texture.
Concerns
- Modified plant-based oil raises concerns about processing and potential health implications.
- Presence of erythritol and allulose, while low-calorie, indicates reliance on synthetic sweeteners.
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.
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Is Cream safe in this dessert?
Good
Cream is used here as base. Cream provides a rich texture and flavor, contributing to the overall creaminess of the ice cream. It is a natural dairy product.
Role in formula: base
Original: cream
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Is Water safe in this dessert?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water acts as a solvent and helps in achieving the desired consistency in the ice cream. It is essential for texture.
Role in formula: base
Original: water
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Is Milk Protein Concentrate safe in this dessert?
Medium
Milk Protein Concentrate is used here as base. This ingredient adds protein and creaminess but is a processed form of milk, which may raise concerns about processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: milk protein concentrate
Read the full ingredient profile for Milk Protein Concentrate
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Is Whey Protein Isolate safe in this dessert?
Medium
Whey Protein Isolate is used here as base. Whey protein isolate contributes to protein content and texture but is a processed ingredient, which may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: whey protein isolate
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Is Allulose safe in this dessert?
Medium
Allulose is used here as sweetener. Allulose is a low-calorie sweetener that mimics sugar but is processed, raising concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: allulose
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Is Soluble Corn Fiber safe in this dessert?
Medium
Soluble Corn Fiber is used here as thickener. Soluble corn fiber is used for texture and can aid digestion, but it is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: soluble corn fiber
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Is Modified Plant Based Oil safe in this dessert?
Bad
Modified Plant Based Oil is used here as emulsifier. This ingredient is processed and may contain trans fats, raising health concerns regarding its consumption.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: egg modified plant-based oil
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Is Erythritol safe in this dessert?
Medium
Erythritol is used here as sweetener. Erythritol is a sugar alcohol used as a sweetener, which is low-calorie but raises concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: erythritol
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Is Coconut Oil safe in this dessert?
Medium
Coconut Oil is used here as base. Coconut oil adds creaminess and flavor but is high in saturated fat, which may raise health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: coconut oil
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Is Ground Vanilla Bean safe in this dessert?
Good
Ground Vanilla Bean is used here as flavor. Ground vanilla bean provides natural flavor and aroma, enhancing the overall sensory experience of the ice cream.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: ground vanilla bean
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Is Natural Flavor safe in this dessert?
Medium
Natural Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural flavor enhances taste but can be vague in terms of specific ingredients, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natural flavor
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Is Steviol Glycosides safe in this dessert?
Medium
Steviol Glycosides is used here as sweetener. Steviol glycosides are derived from stevia and used as a sweetener, which is low-calorie but raises concerns about processing.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: steviol glycosides
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Is Guar Gum safe in this dessert?
Medium
Guar Gum is used here as thickener. Guar gum is a natural thickener that improves texture but is processed, which may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: guar gum
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Is Cellulose Gum safe in this dessert?
Medium
Cellulose Gum is used here as thickener. Cellulose gum is a thickening agent that improves texture but is a processed ingredient, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: cellulose gum
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Is Cellulose Gel safe in this dessert?
Medium
Cellulose Gel is used here as thickener. Cellulose gel is used for texture enhancement but is a processed ingredient, which may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: cellulose gel
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Is Mono And Diglycerides safe in this dessert?
Bad
Mono And Diglycerides is used here as emulsifier. These are emulsifiers that can be derived from animal fats or vegetable oils, raising concerns about processing and quality.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: mono , diglycerides
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Is Locust Bean Gum safe in this dessert?
Medium
Locust Bean Gum is used here as thickener. Locust bean gum is a natural thickener that improves texture but is processed, which may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: locust bean gum
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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 of the ice cream.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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: 3466651
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Allergens detected: egg , milk
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