Is Non-Dairy Bohemian Raspberry Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Ben & Jerry's
Non-Dairy Bohemian Raspberry is a dessert from Ben & Jerry's. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes glucose syrup and sugar, which are processed sweeteners, raising concerns about high sugar content. Stabilizers like guar gum and pectin are present, indicating some processing.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes glucose syrup and sugar, which are processed sweeteners, raising concerns about high sugar content. Stabilizers like guar gum and pectin are present, indicating some processing.
Main concern
High sugar content from sugar and glucose syrup may raise concerns about excessive sweetness.
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 raspberry puree (2.5%), providing a natural fruit flavor and some nutritional benefits.
- Includes stabilizers like guar gum and pectin, which help maintain texture without synthetic additives.
Concerns
- High sugar content from sugar and glucose syrup may raise concerns about excessive sweetness.
- Presence of processed ingredients like glucose syrup and stabilizers indicates a less natural composition.
Who should avoid this product?
This dessert may not be the best fit for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this dessert so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Water safe in this dessert?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as the primary solvent in this product, essential for texture and consistency.
Role in formula: base
Original: Trinkwasser
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that enhances flavor but raises concerns about high sugar content in the product.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this dessert?
Medium
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a processed sweetener that contributes to sweetness and texture but may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Glukosesirup
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Is Oat Syrup safe in this dessert?
Good
Oat Syrup is used here as sweetener. Oat syrup is a natural sweetener derived from oats, contributing to flavor and texture without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Hafersirup
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Is Coconut Fat safe in this dessert?
Medium
Coconut Fat is used here as base. Coconut fat adds creaminess and richness to the product but is a processed fat that may raise concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Kokosfett
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Is Raspberry Puree safe in this dessert?
Good
Raspberry Puree is used here as flavor. Raspberry puree (2.5%) provides natural fruit flavor and some nutritional benefits, enhancing the product's appeal.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Himbeerpüree
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Is Flour safe in this dessert?
Medium
Flour is used here as base. Flour from wheat and barley malt is used for texture but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Mehl (WEIZEN, GERSTENMALZ)
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Is Soy Oil safe in this dessert?
Medium
Soy Oil is used here as base. Soy oil is a processed oil that contributes to texture but may raise concerns about processing and quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Sojaöl
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Is Low Fat Cocoa safe in this dessert?
Medium
Low Fat Cocoa is used here as flavor. Low-fat cocoa adds chocolate flavor but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: fettarmer Kakao
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Is Pea Protein safe in this dessert?
Good
Pea Protein is used here as base. Pea protein is a plant-based protein source that contributes to texture and nutritional value without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: base
Original: Erbsenprotein
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Is Fava Bean Protein safe in this dessert?
Good
Fava Bean Protein is used here as base. Fava bean protein adds nutritional value and texture, being a natural ingredient without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: base
Original: Ackerbohnenprotein
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Is Stabilizers safe in this dessert?
Medium
Stabilizers is used here as stabilizer. Stabilizers like guar gum and locust bean gum help maintain texture but indicate some processing.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: Stabilisatoren (Guarkernmehl, Johannisbrotkernmehl, Pektin)
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Is Vanilla Extract safe in this dessert?
Good
Vanilla Extract is used here as flavor. Vanilla extract adds natural flavor, enhancing the overall taste profile without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Vanilleextrakt
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Is Corn Starch safe in this dessert?
Medium
Corn Starch is used here as thickener. Corn starch is used as a thickener, contributing to texture but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Maisstärke
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Is Elderberry Juice Concentrate safe in this dessert?
Good
Elderberry Juice Concentrate is used here as flavor. Elderberry juice concentrate adds flavor and some nutritional benefits, enhancing the product's appeal.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Holundersaftkonzentrat
Read the full ingredient profile for Elderberry Juice Concentrate
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Is Table Salt safe in this dessert?
Good
Table Salt is used here as flavor. Table salt enhances flavor and is a common ingredient in many food products, posing no significant concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Speisesalz
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Is Emulsifier Soy Lecithin safe in this dessert?
Medium
Emulsifier Soy Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin is used to stabilize the mixture but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Emulgator (Lecithine (SOJA))
Read the full ingredient profile for Emulsifier Soy Lecithin
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Is Citric Acid safe in this dessert?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used to regulate acidity, contributing to flavor balance but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Säureregulator (Citronensäure)
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Is Natural Flavor safe in this dessert?
Medium
Natural Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural flavor enhances taste but may be derived from various sources, raising some concerns about processing.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natürliches Aroma
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: 4206080
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Allergens detected: soy , wheat
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