Is Orange Fruit & Cream Bars Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Turkey Hill
This page reviews Orange Fruit & Cream Bars by Turkey Hill 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: Carrageenan.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes ice cream mix with milk, cream, and sugar, alongside an orange base containing natural flavors and colorants. The presence of carrageenan and mono and diglycerides raises concerns about processing and potential digestive issues, impacting the overall quality assessment.
Main concern
Carrageenan is a thickener that may cause digestive issues in some individuals.
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 real orange juice concentrate, providing a natural fruit flavor.
- Includes buttermilk, which can enhance the creaminess of the ice cream mix.
Concerns
- Carrageenan is a thickener that may cause digestive issues in some individuals.
- Mono and diglycerides are emulsifiers that indicate a processed ingredient profile.
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 Ice Cream Mix safe in this dessert?
Medium
Ice Cream Mix is used here as base. The ice cream mix contains milk, cream, and sugar, contributing to the creamy texture and sweetness of the bars. However, the inclusion of corn syrup raises concerns about added sugars and processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: ice cream mix (milk, cream, sugar, corn syrup, nonfat milk, buttermilk, whey, mono and diglycerides, cellulose gum, carrageenan)
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Is Orange Juice Concentrate safe in this dessert?
Good
Orange Juice Concentrate is used here as flavor. Orange juice concentrate provides natural flavor and some nutritional benefits, enhancing the fruitiness of the product without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: orange juice concentrate
Read the full ingredient profile for Orange Juice Concentrate
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Is Carrageenan safe in this dessert?
Bad
Carrageenan is used here as stabilizer. Carrageenan is a thickening agent derived from seaweed, used to improve texture. However, it has been associated with digestive issues and raises concerns about its safety in food products.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: carrageenan
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Is Mono And Diglycerides safe in this dessert?
Medium
Mono And Diglycerides is used here as emulsifier. Mono and diglycerides are used to stabilize the ice cream mix, preventing separation. They are processed ingredients that may raise concerns about their origin and health implications.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: mono and diglycerides
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Is Annatto Extract safe in this dessert?
Medium
Annatto Extract is used here as colorant. Annatto extract is a natural colorant derived from the seeds of the achiote tree, used to enhance the visual appeal of the product. While natural, it indicates processing.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: annatto extract (color)
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Is Citric Acid safe in this dessert?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used to enhance flavor and preserve freshness. It is a common ingredient in fruit-based products, but its presence indicates some processing.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: citric acid
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: 2389330
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Allergens detected: milk
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