Is Salted Caramel Ice Cream Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Del Monte
Salted Caramel Ice Cream is one of the dessert products analyzed by Zerotox for Del Monte. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The sections below explain why ingredients like Artificial Flavor affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like emulsifiers (E471, E477) and artificial flavoring, indicating a moderate quality level. The presence of palm oil derivatives raises concerns about sustainability.
Main concern
Includes artificial flavoring, which raises concerns about synthetic additives.
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 milk solids, providing a creamy texture and flavor.
- Vegetarian stabilizers (E410, E412) help maintain consistency without animal-derived ingredients.
Concerns
- Includes artificial flavoring, which raises concerns about synthetic additives.
- Emulsifiers (E471, E477) derived from palm oil may have sustainability issues.
Who should avoid this product?
This product may be less suitable for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this dessert.
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Is Milk Solids safe in this dessert?
Good
Milk Solids is used here as base. Milk solids contribute to the creamy texture and flavor of the ice cream, indicating a natural dairy component.
Role in formula: base
Original: milk solids (10% fat from cow's milk)
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Is Water safe in this dessert?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is a fundamental ingredient in ice cream, providing the necessary liquid base for the mixture.
Role in formula: base
Original: water
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is used for sweetness but is a refined ingredient that raises moderate concerns regarding health impacts.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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Is Stabilizers safe in this dessert?
Medium
Stabilizers is used here as stabilizer. Vegetarian stabilizers (E410, E412) help maintain texture but are processed ingredients that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: stabilizers (vegetarian) ((E410, E412))
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Is Emulsifiers safe in this dessert?
Medium
Emulsifiers is used here as emulsifier. Emulsifiers (E471, E477) derived from rapeseed and palm oil help blend ingredients but raise sustainability concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulsifiers (vegetarian) ((E471, E477) - from rapeseed and palm oil)
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Is Salt safe in this dessert?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and balances sweetness, contributing positively to the overall taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Artificial Flavor safe in this dessert?
Bad
Artificial Flavor is used here as flavor. Artificial flavoring (caramel) is a synthetic ingredient that raises concerns about quality and naturalness.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: artificial flavour (caramel)
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Is Milk Solids safe in this dessert?
Good
Milk Solids is used here as base. Milk solids in the ripple provide a creamy texture and flavor, indicating a natural dairy component.
Role in formula: base
Original: milk solids (from cow's milk)
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Is Water safe in this dessert?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is essential for the ice cream base, ensuring proper consistency and texture.
Role in formula: base
Original: water
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is used for sweetness but is a refined ingredient that raises moderate concerns regarding health impacts.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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Is Stabilizers safe in this dessert?
Medium
Stabilizers is used here as stabilizer. Vegetarian stabilizers (E461, E412, E410, E466, E440) help maintain texture but are processed ingredients that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: stabilizers (vegetarian) (E461, E412, E410, E466 and E440)
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: 4222907
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Allergens detected: milk
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