Is The Tonight Dough Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Ben & Jerry's
The Tonight Dough Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert is one of the dessert products analyzed by Zerotox for Ben & Jerry's. 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 Sugar, Glucose, Brown Sugar affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The ingredient composition includes several sugars and oils, such as coconut oil and canola oil, which raise concerns about high sugar content and processed oils. Carrageenan is also present, indicating potential quality issues.
Main concern
High sugar content from multiple sources, including glucose and brown sugar, raises quality 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 natural flavors like vanilla extract, which enhance taste without synthetic additives.
- Includes ground almonds and peanuts, providing some natural nut content.
- Cocoa and unsweetened chocolate contribute to a rich flavor profile.
- Tapioca flour and corn starch serve as thickeners, improving texture.
Concerns
- High sugar content from multiple sources, including glucose and brown sugar, raises quality concerns.
- Coconut oil and canola oil are processed oils, which may not be ideal for health-conscious consumers.
- Carrageenan is a thickener that has raised safety concerns in some studies.
- Presence of multiple emulsifiers like sunflower lecithin and soy lecithin indicates a highly processed product.
Who should avoid this product?
This product may be less suitable for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this dessert.
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Is Water safe in this dessert?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as the primary base for this frozen dessert, providing necessary moisture.
Role in formula: base
Original: Water
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that contributes to high calorie content and potential health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugars (sugar)
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Is Glucose safe in this dessert?
Bad
Glucose is used here as sweetener. Glucose is a simple sugar that can spike blood sugar levels, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: glucose
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Is Brown Sugar safe in this dessert?
Bad
Brown Sugar is used here as sweetener. Brown sugar adds sweetness but is still a form of sugar, contributing to overall sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: brown sugar
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Is Blackstrap Molasses safe in this dessert?
Medium
Blackstrap Molasses is used here as sweetener. Blackstrap molasses provides some minerals but is still a sugar source, raising concerns about sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: blackstrap molasses
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Is Barley Malt Extract safe in this dessert?
Medium
Barley Malt Extract is used here as sweetener. Barley malt extract adds sweetness and flavor but is a processed ingredient with moderate concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: barley malt extract
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Is Coconut Oil safe in this dessert?
Medium
Coconut Oil is used here as emulsifier. Coconut oil is a source of saturated fat and is often used for texture but raises health concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Coconut oil
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this dessert?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour is a common ingredient that provides structure but may not be suitable for gluten-sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: base
Original: Wheat flour
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Is Cocoa safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa is used here as flavor. Cocoa adds rich flavor and some antioxidants, contributing positively to the dessert's profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Cocoa
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Is Canola Oil safe in this dessert?
Medium
Canola Oil is used here as emulsifier. Canola oil is a processed oil that may raise concerns about health effects due to processing.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Canola oil
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Is Ground Almonds safe in this dessert?
Good
Ground Almonds is used here as natural_extract. Ground almonds provide natural flavor and texture, contributing positively to the product's quality.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Ground almonds
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Is Ground Peanuts safe in this dessert?
Good
Ground Peanuts is used here as natural_extract. Ground peanuts add flavor and protein, enhancing the overall nutritional profile.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Ground peanuts
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Is Pea Protein safe in this dessert?
Medium
Pea Protein is used here as base. Pea protein is a plant-based protein source that adds nutritional value but may be processed.
Role in formula: base
Original: Pea protein
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Is Soybean Oil safe in this dessert?
Medium
Soybean Oil is used here as emulsifier. Soybean oil is a common emulsifier but is highly processed, raising some health concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Soybean oil
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Is Salt safe in this dessert?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and is a common ingredient in desserts to balance sweetness.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Salt
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Is Unsweetened Chocolate safe in this dessert?
Good
Unsweetened Chocolate is used here as flavor. Unsweetened chocolate adds depth of flavor and some antioxidants, positively impacting quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Unsweetened chocolate
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Is Tapioca Flour safe in this dessert?
Medium
Tapioca Flour is used here as thickener. Tapioca flour is used as a thickener, providing texture but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Tapioca flour
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Is Caramel safe in this dessert?
Bad
Caramel is used here as flavor. Caramel is a sweetener that adds flavor but is high in sugar and processed.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Caramel
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Is Natural Flavour safe in this dessert?
Medium
Natural Flavour is used here as flavor. Natural flavoring enhances taste but may be derived from various sources, raising some concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Natural flavour
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Is Corn Starch safe in this dessert?
Medium
Corn Starch is used here as thickener. Corn starch is a common thickener that may be processed, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Corn starch
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Is Vanilla Extract safe in this dessert?
Good
Vanilla Extract is used here as flavor. Vanilla extract adds natural flavor and is generally considered a quality ingredient.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Vanilla extract
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Is Cocoa Butter safe in this dessert?
Good
Cocoa Butter is used here as emulsifier. Cocoa butter is a natural fat that enhances texture and flavor, contributing positively to quality.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Cocoa butter
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Is Baking Soda safe in this dessert?
Medium
Baking Soda is used here as leavening agent. Baking soda is used as a leavening agent but is a processed ingredient with limited benefits.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: Baking soda
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Is Sunflower Lecithin safe in this dessert?
Medium
Sunflower Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Sunflower lecithin is an emulsifier that may be processed, raising some concerns about quality.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Sunflower lecithin
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Is Soy Lecithin safe in this dessert?
Medium
Soy Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin is another emulsifier that is processed, which may not be ideal for health-conscious consumers.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Soy lecithin
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Is Guar Gum safe in this dessert?
Medium
Guar Gum is used here as thickener. Guar gum is a thickener that can improve texture but is a processed ingredient with mixed properties.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Guar gum
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Is Carob Bean Gum safe in this dessert?
Medium
Carob Bean Gum is used here as thickener. Carob bean gum is used as a thickener and stabilizer but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Carob bean gum
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Is Carrageenan safe in this dessert?
Bad
Carrageenan is used here as thickener. Carrageenan is a thickener that has raised safety concerns in some studies, indicating potential quality issues.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Carrageenan
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: 3242158
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Allergens detected: peanut , soy , wheat
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