Is Salted Caramel Brownie Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Ben & Jerry's
Salted Caramel Brownie is a snack 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 main ingredients worth reviewing are Glucose Syrup.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like glucose syrup and emulsifiers, which raise quality concerns. The presence of natural flavors and cocoa powder indicates some quality, but overall, the mix of good and bad ingredients leads to a moderate rating.
Main concern
Glucose syrup is a processed sweetener that raises concerns about added sugars in the product.
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
- Natural flavors contribute to the overall taste profile, enhancing the product's appeal.
- Cocoa powder and low-fat cocoa powder provide a chocolate flavor, which is a positive aspect of the ingredient list.
Concerns
- Glucose syrup is a processed sweetener that raises concerns about added sugars in the product.
- Emulsifiers like lecithins and stabilizers such as guar gum indicate a level of processing that may detract from overall quality.
Who should avoid this product?
This snack may not be the best fit for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this snack so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that enhances flavor but contributes to high sugar content, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sucre
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Is Skimmed Milk Powder safe in this snack?
Good
Skimmed Milk Powder is used here as base. Skimmed milk powder adds creaminess and flavor while being lower in fat compared to whole milk, which is a positive aspect.
Role in formula: base
Original: LAIT écrémé réhydraté
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Is Vegetable Oils safe in this snack?
Medium
Vegetable Oils is used here as base. Vegetable oils like sunflower and canola are used for texture but may raise concerns about processing and health effects.
Role in formula: base
Original: huiles végétales (tournesol, colza)
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Is Cream safe in this snack?
Good
Cream is used here as base. Cream adds richness and flavor, contributing positively to the overall taste and texture of the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: CRÈME (10%)
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Is Coconut Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Coconut Oil is used here as base. Coconut oil is used for texture and flavor but is high in saturated fat, which raises some health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: huile de coco
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this snack?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a highly processed sweetener that can contribute to excessive sugar intake and raises health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sirop de glucose
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Is Skimmed Milk Powder safe in this snack?
Good
Skimmed Milk Powder is used here as base. Skimmed milk powder adds creaminess and flavor while being lower in fat compared to whole milk, which is a positive aspect.
Role in formula: base
Original: LAIT en poudre écrémé
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Is Low Fat Cocoa Powder safe in this snack?
Good
Low Fat Cocoa Powder is used here as base. Low-fat cocoa powder provides chocolate flavor with reduced fat content, contributing positively to the product's quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: cacao maigre en poudre (2,5%)
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Is Cocoa Powder safe in this snack?
Good
Cocoa Powder is used here as base. Cocoa powder adds rich chocolate flavor, enhancing the overall taste profile of the brownie.
Role in formula: base
Original: cacao en poudre (2%)
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Is Egg Yolk safe in this snack?
Good
Egg Yolk is used here as base. Egg yolk contributes to the richness and texture of the brownie, enhancing its overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: jaune d'ŒUF
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Is Whole Milk Powder safe in this snack?
Good
Whole Milk Powder is used here as base. Whole milk powder adds creaminess and flavor, positively impacting the product's texture and taste.
Role in formula: base
Original: LAIT en poudre entier
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour is a common ingredient that provides structure but may raise concerns for gluten sensitivity.
Role in formula: base
Original: farine de BLÉ
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Is Emulsifiers safe in this snack?
Medium
Emulsifiers is used here as emulsifier. Emulsifiers like lecithins help blend ingredients but indicate a level of processing that may detract from quality.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: émulsifiants (lécithines)
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Salt is used here as base. Salt enhances flavor and balances sweetness, playing a crucial role in the overall taste of the brownie.
Role in formula: base
Original: sel
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Is Stabilizers safe in this snack?
Medium
Stabilizers is used here as stabilizer. Stabilizers like guar gum and carob bean flour help maintain texture but indicate processing that may lower quality.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: stabilisants (gomme guar, farine de graines de caroube)
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Is Natural Flavors safe in this snack?
Medium
Natural Flavors is used here as flavor. Natural flavors enhance the product's taste but can vary in quality and transparency regarding their composition.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: arômes naturels
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: 4206059
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