Is Strawberry Ice Cream Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Aldi
Strawberry Ice Cream is a dessert from Aldi. 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 Fructose Syrup, Glucose Syrup, Inverted Sugar Syrup.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like glucose-fructose syrup and emulsifiers, which raise quality concerns. Natural strawberry puree and beet juice concentrate are positive aspects.
Main concern
High levels of processed sugars such as glucose-fructose syrup and inverted sugar syrup raise concerns about excessive sweetness.
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 strawberry puree (14%) which adds natural flavor and color.
- Includes stabilizers like guar gum and pectin, which help maintain texture.
- Natural color from beet juice concentrate indicates a preference for natural sources.
- Presence of citric acid as an acidulant can enhance flavor balance.
Concerns
- High levels of processed sugars such as glucose-fructose syrup and inverted sugar syrup raise concerns about excessive sweetness.
- Emulsifiers like mono- and diglycerides may indicate a more processed product.
- Contains coconut fat, which is a saturated fat source, raising health concerns.
- Potential allergen traces (peanuts, tree nuts, eggs, gluten, soy) may pose risks for sensitive individuals.
Who should avoid this product?
This dessert 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 dessert so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Skimmed Milk safe in this dessert?
Good
Skimmed Milk is used here as base. Skimmed milk serves as the primary base, providing a creamy texture while being lower in fat compared to whole milk.
Role in formula: base
Original: Entrahmte Milch
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Is Strawberry Puree safe in this dessert?
Good
Strawberry Puree is used here as flavor. Strawberry puree contributes natural flavor and color, enhancing the overall quality of the ice cream.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Erdbeermark
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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 contributes to high sweetness levels, raising concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Whey Product safe in this dessert?
Medium
Whey Product is used here as base. Whey product adds creaminess and protein but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Molkenerzeugnis
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Is Strawberries safe in this dessert?
Good
Strawberries is used here as flavor. Strawberries (9.5%) provide natural flavor and nutritional benefits, enhancing the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Erdbeeren
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Is Coconut Fat safe in this dessert?
Medium
Coconut Fat is used here as base. Coconut fat contributes to creaminess but is a source of saturated fat, which may raise health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Kokosfett
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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 that can lead to excessive sweetness and potential health issues.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Glukose-Fruktose-Sirup
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this dessert?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is another processed sweetener that adds to the overall sugar content, raising concerns about health impacts.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Glukosesirup
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Is Inverted Sugar Syrup safe in this dessert?
Bad
Inverted Sugar Syrup is used here as sweetener. Inverted sugar syrup is a processed sweetener that can contribute to high sugar levels, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Invertzuckersirup
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Is Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids safe in this dessert?
Medium
Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids is used here as emulsifier. These emulsifiers help maintain texture but are processed ingredients that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Emulgator: Mono - und Diglyceride von Speisefettsäuren
Read the full ingredient profile for Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids
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Is Carob Bean Gum safe in this dessert?
Medium
Carob Bean Gum is used here as stabilizer. Carob bean gum is a natural thickener that helps improve texture but is a processed ingredient.
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 natural thickener that enhances texture but is still a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: Guarkernmehl
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Is Pectins safe in this dessert?
Medium
Pectins is used here as stabilizer. Pectins are natural gelling agents that help maintain texture but are derived from processed sources.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: Pektine
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Is Citric Acid safe in this dessert?
Good
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used to enhance flavor balance and is a natural acid, contributing positively to the product.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Säuerungsmittel: Citronensäure
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Is Beet Juice Concentrate safe in this dessert?
Good
Beet Juice Concentrate is used here as colorant. Beet juice concentrate provides natural color, indicating a preference for natural sources over artificial colors.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: färbendes Lebensmittel: Rote-Bete-Saftkonzentrat
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Is Natural Flavor safe in this dessert?
Medium
Natural Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural flavor enhances the overall taste but may be derived from various sources, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natürliches Aroma
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: 3852345
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Allergens detected: peanut , tree_nut , egg , gluten , soy
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