Is Soft Shake Strawberry Ice Cream Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Hennig-Olsen
Hennig-Olsen's Soft Shake Strawberry 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 Stabilizer E460, Stabilizer E466, Stabilizer E407.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like stabilizers (E460, E466, E407, E440) and emulsifier (E471), which raise quality concerns. The presence of artificial colorant (E162) further indicates a processed nature.
Main concern
Contains multiple stabilizers (E460, E466, E407, E440) that indicate a highly processed 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
- Contains real strawberries (3.4%), providing some natural fruit flavor.
- Includes cream, which contributes to a rich texture and taste.
Concerns
- Contains multiple stabilizers (E460, E466, E407, E440) that indicate a highly processed product.
- Presence of artificial colorant (E162) raises concerns about synthetic additives.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
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 Skim Milk safe in this dessert?
Good
Skim Milk is used here as base. Skim milk serves as the primary base, providing a dairy component with lower fat content, contributing to the overall texture.
Role in formula: base
Original: Skummetmelk
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Is Cream safe in this dessert?
Good
Cream is used here as base. Cream (15%) adds richness and creaminess to the ice cream, enhancing mouthfeel and flavor.
Role in formula: base
Original: kremfløte
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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 concerns about excessive sweetness in processed foods.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sukker
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Is Skim Milk Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Skim Milk Powder is used here as base. Skim milk powder is a processed form of milk that helps in achieving desired texture but lacks the benefits of fresh milk.
Role in formula: base
Original: skummetmelkpulver
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Is Inverted Sugar safe in this dessert?
Medium
Inverted Sugar is used here as sweetener. Inverted sugar is a processed sweetener that can enhance sweetness and texture but raises concerns about added sugars.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: invertsukker
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Is Stabilizer E460 safe in this dessert?
Bad
Stabilizer E460 is used here as stabilizer. E460 is a cellulose-based stabilizer that helps maintain texture but is synthetic and raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: stabilisator (E460)
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Is Stabilizer E466 safe in this dessert?
Bad
Stabilizer E466 is used here as stabilizer. E466 is a synthetic thickener that can improve texture but is associated with processed food concerns.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: stabilisator (E466)
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Is Stabilizer E407 safe in this dessert?
Bad
Stabilizer E407 is used here as stabilizer. E407, or carrageenan, is used for thickening but has raised concerns regarding digestive health.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: stabilisator (E407)
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Is Stabilizer E440 safe in this dessert?
Bad
Stabilizer E440 is used here as stabilizer. E440 is a pectin-based stabilizer that can be derived from fruits but is still a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: stabilisator (E440)
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Is Emulsifier E471 safe in this dessert?
Bad
Emulsifier E471 is used here as emulsifier. E471 is a mono- and diglyceride emulsifier that helps blend ingredients but is synthetic and raises concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulgator (E471)
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Is Colorant E162 safe in this dessert?
Bad
Colorant E162 is used here as colorant. E162 is a synthetic colorant that provides a red hue but raises concerns about artificial additives.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: fargestoff (E162)
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Is Citric Acid safe in this dessert?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used to regulate acidity and enhance flavor but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: surhetsregulerende middel (sitronsyre)
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: 4048456
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Allergens detected: nuts , peanuts
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