Is Non-Dairy Strawberry Cheezecake Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Ben & Jerry's
Non-Dairy Strawberry Cheezecake 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 ingredient composition includes liquid sugar and corn syrup sugar, which are processed sweeteners. The presence of natural flavors and stabilizers raises concerns about ingredient transparency and quality.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The ingredient composition includes liquid sugar and corn syrup sugar, which are processed sweeteners. The presence of natural flavors and stabilizers raises concerns about ingredient transparency and quality.
Main concern
Liquid sugar and corn syrup sugar are processed sweeteners, raising concerns about added sugars.
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
- Oat milk provides a dairy-free base, appealing to those avoiding animal products.
- Strawberry puree and strawberries contribute natural fruit flavor, enhancing taste.
- Guar gum and locust bean gum serve as stabilizers, improving texture and consistency.
- Pea protein and fava bean protein add plant-based protein content, supporting a balanced diet.
Concerns
- Liquid sugar and corn syrup sugar are processed sweeteners, raising concerns about added sugars.
- Natural flavor lacks transparency, making it difficult to assess quality and source.
- The presence of multiple oils (coconut, canola, soybean) may indicate high processing levels.
- Wheat flour and graham flour may pose issues for gluten-sensitive individuals.
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 a primary solvent in this product, ensuring proper consistency and hydration.
Role in formula: base
Original: WATER
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Is Oat Milk safe in this dessert?
Good
Oat Milk is used here as base. Oat milk is a dairy-free alternative providing creaminess and flavor, suitable for vegan diets.
Role in formula: base
Original: OAT MILK
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Is Liquid Sugar safe in this dessert?
Medium
Liquid Sugar is used here as sweetener. Liquid sugar is a processed sweetener that adds sweetness but raises concerns about high sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: LIQUID SUGAR
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Is Corn Syrup Sugar safe in this dessert?
Medium
Corn Syrup Sugar is used here as sweetener. Corn syrup sugar is a processed sweetener that contributes to sweetness but may lead to excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: CORN SYR SUGAR
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Is Strawberries safe in this dessert?
Good
Strawberries is used here as flavor. Strawberries provide natural flavor and sweetness, enhancing the overall taste profile of the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: STRAWBERNES
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Is Coconut Oil safe in this dessert?
Medium
Coconut Oil is used here as fat. Coconut oil adds creaminess and richness but is high in saturated fat, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: fat
Original: COCONUT OIL
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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 thickening agent, improving texture but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: CORN STARCH
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Is Strawberry Puree safe in this dessert?
Good
Strawberry Puree is used here as flavor. Strawberry puree enhances flavor and provides natural sweetness, contributing to the product's fruitiness.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: STRAWBERRY PUREE
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Is Canola Oil safe in this dessert?
Medium
Canola Oil is used here as fat. Canola oil is a common cooking oil that may be refined, raising concerns about processing.
Role in formula: fat
Original: CANOLA OIL
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Is Soybean Oil safe in this dessert?
Medium
Soybean Oil is used here as fat. Soybean oil is a common vegetable oil that may be highly processed, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: fat
Original: SOYBEAN OIL
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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 issues for sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: base
Original: WHEAT - FLOUR
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Is Graham Flour safe in this dessert?
Medium
Graham Flour is used here as base. Graham flour adds texture and flavor but is also a source of gluten, which may be problematic for some.
Role in formula: base
Original: GRAHAM FLOUR
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Is Pea Protein safe in this dessert?
Good
Pea Protein is used here as protein. Pea protein is a plant-based protein source that contributes to the product's nutritional profile.
Role in formula: protein
Original: PEA PROTEIN
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Is Fava Bean Protein safe in this dessert?
Good
Fava Bean Protein is used here as protein. Fava bean protein adds additional plant-based protein, enhancing the product's nutritional value.
Role in formula: protein
Original: FAVA BEAN PROTEIN
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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 experience.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: SALT
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Is Natural Flavor safe in this dessert?
Medium
Natural Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural flavor is used to enhance taste but lacks transparency regarding its specific components.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: NATURAL FLAVOR
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Is Guar Gum safe in this dessert?
Medium
Guar Gum is used here as stabilizer. Guar gum is a thickening agent that improves texture but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: GUAR DV GUM
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Is Locust Bean Gum safe in this dessert?
Medium
Locust Bean Gum is used here as stabilizer. Locust bean gum acts as a thickener and stabilizer, enhancing texture but is also processed.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: LOCUST BEAN GUM
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Is Tapioca Starch safe in this dessert?
Medium
Tapioca Starch is used here as thickener. Tapioca starch is used for thickening and texture but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: TAPIOCA STARCH
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Is Molasses safe in this dessert?
Medium
Molasses is used here as sweetener. Molasses adds sweetness and flavor but is a processed sugar product, raising concerns about sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: MOLASSES
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Is Soy Lecithin safe in this dessert?
Medium
Soy Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin is an emulsifier that helps blend ingredients but is a processed additive.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: SOY LECITHIN
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Is Lemon Juice Concentrate safe in this dessert?
Good
Lemon Juice Concentrate is used here as flavor. Lemon juice concentrate adds acidity and flavor, enhancing the overall taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE
Read the full ingredient profile for Lemon Juice Concentrate
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Is Lactic Acid safe in this dessert?
Medium
Lactic Acid is used here as acidulant. Lactic acid is used for acidity and preservation but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: LACTIC ACID
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Is Pectin safe in this dessert?
Medium
Pectin is used here as thickener. Pectin is a natural thickener derived from fruits, used to improve texture but may be processed.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: PECTIN
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Is Baking Soda safe in this dessert?
Medium
Baking Soda is used here as leavening agent. Baking soda is a leavening agent that helps the product rise but is a common processed ingredient.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: BAKING SODA
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: 3305847
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Allergens detected: soy , wheat
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