Is Plant-Based Coco & Chocolate Ice Cream Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Migros V Love
Migros V Love's Plant-Based Coco & Chocolate 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
This ice cream contains coconut milk and cocoa mass, but also includes glucose-fructose syrup and several emulsifiers. These processed ingredients raise quality concerns, impacting the overall rating.
Main concern
Glucose-fructose syrup is a highly processed sweetener, raising concerns about sugar content.
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
- Coconut milk provides a creamy texture and is a good alternative to dairy.
- Cocoa mass adds rich chocolate flavor, enhancing the product's appeal.
- Contains coconut flakes, which contribute to texture and flavor.
- Natural flavors are used, indicating a preference for less synthetic ingredients.
Concerns
- Glucose-fructose syrup is a highly processed sweetener, raising concerns about sugar content.
- E471 and E473 are emulsifiers that may have mixed safety profiles.
- Stabilizers like guar gum and locust bean gum can indicate a processed product.
- Potato protein is an unusual ingredient in ice cream, which may raise questions about quality.
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 Water safe in this dessert?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as the primary solvent in this ice cream, providing the necessary liquid base for the mixture.
Role in formula: base
Original: Wasser
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Is Coconut Milk safe in this dessert?
Good
Coconut Milk is used here as base. Coconut milk contributes creaminess and a rich flavor, making it a suitable dairy alternative in this product.
Role in formula: base
Original: Kokosmilch
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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 excessive sweetness and health implications.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Glucose Fructose Syrup safe in this dessert?
Bad
Glucose Fructose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose-fructose syrup is a highly processed sweetener linked to various health concerns, including potential metabolic issues.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Glucose-Fructosesirup
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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 but is a saturated fat that may raise health concerns if consumed in excess.
Role in formula: base
Original: Kokosfett
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Is Cocoa Mass safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa Mass is used here as flavor. Cocoa mass provides a rich chocolate flavor and is a natural ingredient, contributing positively to the product's profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Kakaomasse
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Is Coconut Flakes safe in this dessert?
Good
Coconut Flakes is used here as flavor. Coconut flakes add texture and enhance the coconut flavor, making the product more enjoyable.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Kokosraspeln
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Is Cocoa Butter safe in this dessert?
Medium
Cocoa Butter is used here as base. Cocoa butter contributes to the creaminess and mouthfeel of the ice cream but is a fat that should be consumed in moderation.
Role in formula: base
Original: Kakaobutter
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Is Potato Protein safe in this dessert?
Medium
Potato Protein is used here as base. Potato protein is used for texture and stability but is less common in ice cream, raising questions about its necessity.
Role in formula: base
Original: Kartoffelprotein
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Is Locust Bean Gum safe in this dessert?
Medium
Locust Bean Gum is used here as stabilizer. Locust bean gum is a natural thickener that helps stabilize the ice cream but may indicate a processed product.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: Johannisbrotkernmehl
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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 also a processed ingredient that raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: Guarkernmehl
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Is E471 safe in this dessert?
Medium
E471 is used here as emulsifier. E471 is a plant-based emulsifier that helps blend ingredients but may have mixed safety profiles.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: E471 (pflanzlich)
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Is E473 safe in this dessert?
Medium
E473 is used here as emulsifier. E473 is another emulsifier that aids in texture but is a processed ingredient that raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: E 473
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Is Soy Lecithin safe in this dessert?
Medium
Soy Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin is a common emulsifier that helps maintain consistency but may raise concerns for those with soy allergies.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Sojalecithin
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Is Natural Flavors safe in this dessert?
Medium
Natural Flavors is used here as flavor. Natural flavors are used to enhance taste but can be vague in terms of specific ingredients, raising transparency concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natürliche Aromen
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: 4085466
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