Is Strawberry & Meringue Ice Cream Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Carte D'Or
This page reviews Strawberry & Meringue Ice Cream by Carte D'Or as a dessert. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Shellac, Colorant.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like glucose syrup and stabilizers, which raise quality concerns. The presence of artificial colorants like curcumin also affects the overall safety assessment.
Main concern
High in processed sugars such as glucose syrup and fructose, raising health concerns.
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 strawberry puree (9.5%), providing a natural fruit flavor.
- Includes stabilizers like guar gum and tara gum, which help maintain texture.
- Natural flavors are present, enhancing the overall taste profile.
- Certified by Rainforest Alliance, indicating some sustainability efforts.
Concerns
- High in processed sugars such as glucose syrup and fructose, raising health concerns.
- Contains artificial colorant curcumin, which may not be preferred by all consumers.
- Includes multiple stabilizers and emulsifiers, indicating a highly processed product.
- Presence of lactose and milk proteins may not be suitable for lactose-intolerant individuals.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this dessert and why it matters.
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Is Rehydrated Skimmed Milk safe in this dessert?
Medium
Rehydrated Skimmed Milk is used here as base. Rehydrated skimmed milk serves as a primary ingredient, providing creaminess but may raise concerns due to processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: LAIT écrémé réhydraté
Read the full ingredient profile for Rehydrated Skimmed Milk
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Is Water safe in this dessert?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is a common base in ice creams, contributing to texture without adding calories.
Role in formula: base
Original: eau
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is used for sweetness but contributes to high calorie content and potential health issues.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sucre
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Is Strawberry Puree safe in this dessert?
Good
Strawberry Puree is used here as flavor. Strawberry puree adds natural flavor and color, enhancing the product's appeal.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: purée de fraise
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this dessert?
Medium
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a processed sweetener that can lead to rapid spikes in blood sugar levels.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sirop de glucose
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Is Coconut Oil safe in this dessert?
Medium
Coconut Oil is used here as fat. Coconut oil adds creaminess but is high in saturated fats, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: fat
Original: huile de coco
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Is Glucose Fructose Syrup safe in this dessert?
Medium
Glucose Fructose Syrup is used here as sweetener. This syrup is a blend of glucose and fructose, often linked to health issues when consumed in excess.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sirop de glucose-fructose
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Is Fructose safe in this dessert?
Medium
Fructose is used here as sweetener. Fructose is a simple sugar that can contribute to health issues when consumed in large amounts.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: fructose
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Is Dextrose safe in this dessert?
Medium
Dextrose is used here as sweetener. Dextrose is a form of glucose that can raise blood sugar levels quickly, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: dextrose
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Is Lactose safe in this dessert?
Medium
Lactose is used here as sugar. Lactose is a sugar found in milk, which may cause issues for lactose-intolerant individuals.
Role in formula: sugar
Original: LACTOSE
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Is Milk Proteins safe in this dessert?
Medium
Milk Proteins is used here as base. Milk proteins contribute to texture and flavor but may not be suitable for those with dairy allergies.
Role in formula: base
Original: protéines de LAIT
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Is Cocoa Butter safe in this dessert?
Medium
Cocoa Butter is used here as fat. Cocoa butter adds richness but is a processed fat that may raise health concerns.
Role in formula: fat
Original: beurre de cacao
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Is Skimmed Milk Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Skimmed Milk Powder is used here as base. Skimmed milk powder provides creaminess but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: LAIT en poudre écrémé
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Is Stabilizers safe in this dessert?
Medium
Stabilizers is used here as stabilizer. Stabilizers like guar gum and tara gum help maintain texture but indicate processing.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: stabilisants (gomme guar, gomme Tara, farine de graines de caroube, gomme d'acadia, carraghénanes)
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Is Emulsifiers safe in this dessert?
Medium
Emulsifiers is used here as emulsifier. Emulsifiers like mono- and diglycerides help blend ingredients but may raise processing concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: émulsifiants (mono-et diglycérides d'acides gras (d'origine végétale), polyricinoléate de polyglycerol)
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Is Concentrated Lemon Juice safe in this dessert?
Good
Concentrated Lemon Juice is used here as flavor. Concentrated lemon juice adds acidity and flavor, enhancing the overall taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: jus de citron concentré
Read the full ingredient profile for Concentrated Lemon Juice
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Is Concentrated Beet Juice safe in this dessert?
Good
Concentrated Beet Juice is used here as colorant. Beet juice is a natural colorant that enhances visual appeal without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: jus de betterave concentré
Read the full ingredient profile for Concentrated Beet Juice
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Is Concentrated Carrot Juice safe in this dessert?
Good
Concentrated Carrot Juice is used here as colorant. Carrot juice serves as a natural colorant, contributing to the product's visual appeal.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: jus de carotte concentré
Read the full ingredient profile for Concentrated Carrot Juice
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Is Egg White safe in this dessert?
Medium
Egg White is used here as base. Egg white adds structure and texture but may pose allergy risks for some consumers.
Role in formula: base
Original: blanc d'ŒEUF
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Is Citric Acid safe in this dessert?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used to adjust acidity but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: correcteur d'acidité (acide citrique)
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Is Concentrated Elderberry Juice safe in this dessert?
Good
Concentrated Elderberry Juice is used here as flavor. Elderberry juice adds flavor and color, enhancing the product's appeal without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: jus de sureau concentré
Read the full ingredient profile for Concentrated Elderberry Juice
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Is Natural Flavors safe in this dessert?
Medium
Natural Flavors is used here as flavor. Natural flavors enhance taste but may be derived from various sources, raising transparency concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: arômes naturels
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Is Modified Starch safe in this dessert?
Medium
Modified Starch is used here as thickener. Modified starch is used for texture but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: amidon modifié
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Is Wheat Starch safe in this dessert?
Medium
Wheat Starch is used here as thickener. Wheat starch serves as a thickener but may pose gluten-related issues for sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: amidon de BLE
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Is Shellac safe in this dessert?
Bad
Shellac is used here as coating agent. Shellac is a coating agent derived from insects, raising ethical and dietary concerns.
Role in formula: coating agent
Original: agent d'enrobage (shellac)
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Is Natural Vanilla Flavor safe in this dessert?
Medium
Natural Vanilla Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural vanilla flavor enhances taste but may lack transparency regarding its source.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: arôme naturel de vanille
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Is Colorant safe in this dessert?
Bad
Colorant is used here as colorant. Curcumin is an artificial colorant that may not be preferred by all consumers due to processing.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: colorant (curcumine)
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: 4206000
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