Is Nogger Ice Cream Safe? Ingredient Analysis
GB Glace
GB Glace's Nogger Ice Cream 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 Glucose Fructose Syrup.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like glucose-fructose syrup and emulsifiers, which raise quality concerns. The presence of hazelnuts and natural vanilla flavor adds some positive aspects.
Main concern
Glucose-fructose syrup is a highly processed sweetener with potential 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 hazelnuts (4%), providing a natural flavor and texture.
- Natural vanilla flavor enhances the overall taste profile.
- Includes stabilizers like guar gum, which improve texture.
- Emulsifiers from vegetable sources help maintain consistency.
Concerns
- Glucose-fructose syrup is a highly processed sweetener with potential health concerns.
- Full-hydrogenated coconut fat raises concerns about trans fats.
- Whey powder indicates dairy content, which may not suit all diets.
- Contains multiple stabilizers and emulsifiers, indicating a processed nature.
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.
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Is Skim Milk safe in this dessert?
Good
Skim Milk is used here as base. Skim milk serves as a primary ingredient, providing a creamy texture while being lower in fat compared to whole milk.
Role in formula: base
Original: SKUMMJÖLK
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is used for sweetness but contributes to high caloric content and potential health concerns with excessive consumption.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: socker
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Is Coconut Fat safe in this dessert?
Medium
Coconut Fat is used here as base. Coconut fat adds creaminess but is fully hydrogenated, raising concerns about trans fats and overall health impact.
Role in formula: base
Original: fullhärdat kokosfett
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Is Rapeseed Oil safe in this dessert?
Medium
Rapeseed Oil is used here as base. Rapeseed oil is a common fat source that helps with texture but is often refined, which may reduce its nutritional value.
Role in formula: base
Original: rapsolja
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Is Hazelnuts safe in this dessert?
Good
Hazelnuts is used here as natural_extract. Hazelnuts provide a natural flavor and texture, contributing positively to the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: HASSELNÖTTER
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Is Glucose Fructose Syrup safe in this dessert?
Bad
Glucose Fructose Syrup is used here as sweetener. This highly processed syrup is used for sweetness but raises concerns about its health implications and high glycemic index.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: glukos-fruktossirap
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Is Reduced Fat Cocoa Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Reduced Fat Cocoa Powder is used here as flavor. Cocoa powder adds flavor but is processed, which may reduce its antioxidant properties compared to raw cocoa.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: fettreducerat kakaopulver
Read the full ingredient profile for Reduced Fat Cocoa Powder
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Is Whey Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Whey Powder is used here as base. Whey powder is a dairy derivative that adds protein but may not be suitable for lactose-intolerant individuals.
Role in formula: base
Original: vasslepulver (MJÖLK)
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Is Emulsifiers Mono And Diglycerides Of Vegetable Fatty Acids Lecithins safe in this dessert?
Medium
Emulsifiers Mono And Diglycerides Of Vegetable Fatty Acids Lecithins is used here as emulsifier. These emulsifiers help blend ingredients but are often processed, raising concerns about their health effects.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulgeringsmedel (mono - och diglycerider av vegetabiliska fettsyror, lecitiner)
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Is Stabilizers Guar Gum Fruit Gum Tara Gum safe in this dessert?
Medium
Stabilizers Guar Gum Fruit Gum Tara Gum is used here as stabilizer. Stabilizers improve texture and consistency but indicate a processed nature of the product.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: stabiliseringsmedel (guarkämmjöl, fruktkämmjöl, taragummi)
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Is Natural Vanilla Flavor safe in this dessert?
Good
Natural Vanilla Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural vanilla flavor enhances the taste profile without synthetic additives, contributing positively to quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: naturlig vaniljarom
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: 4054603
More from this brand: GB Glace products in Zerotox
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Allergens detected: milk , hazelnuts
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