Is Vanilla Ice Cream Safe? Ingredient Analysis
S-Budget
S-Budget's Vanilla 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 Flavors.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and glucose syrup, which are processed sweeteners, raising concerns about high sugar content. The presence of emulsifiers and stabilizers indicates a processed product.
Main concern
High sugar content from added sugar and glucose syrup 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 milk, providing a dairy base that contributes to creaminess.
- Includes stabilizers like guar gum, which can improve texture and mouthfeel.
- Carotene is used as a colorant, which is a natural pigment.
- Mono- and diglycerides serve as emulsifiers, aiding in ingredient blending.
Concerns
- High sugar content from added sugar and glucose syrup raises quality concerns.
- Use of emulsifiers and stabilizers indicates a processed nature, which may not appeal to all consumers.
- Presence of artificial flavors can detract from the natural quality of the product.
- Carotene, while natural, is still a colorant that may not be preferred by all.
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 creamy texture while being lower in fat compared to whole milk.
Role in formula: base
Original: Magermilch
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness, but its high content raises concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Coconut Oil safe in this dessert?
Medium
Coconut Oil is used here as emulsifier. Coconut oil is used for its emulsifying properties, helping to blend ingredients, though it is a processed fat.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Kokosnussöl
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this dessert?
Medium
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup adds sweetness and improves texture, but it is a processed sugar that can contribute to high sugar levels.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Glukosesirup
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Is Water safe in this dessert?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is a common ingredient in ice cream, helping to achieve the desired consistency.
Role in formula: base
Original: Wasser
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Is Whey Powder safe in this dessert?
Medium
Whey Powder is used here as base. Whey powder adds protein and creaminess, but it is a processed dairy ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: Molkenpulver
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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 blend ingredients and stabilize the mixture, though they are synthetic and raise some 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 improves texture but is still 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 used as a thickening agent, enhancing texture but being a processed additive.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: Guarkernmehl
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Is Flavors safe in this dessert?
Bad
Flavors is used here as flavor. Flavors are often artificial, which can detract from the product's natural quality and raise concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Aromen
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Is Carotene safe in this dessert?
Medium
Carotene is used here as colorant. Carotene is a natural colorant that provides a yellow hue, though it is still an additive.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: Farbstoff: Carotin
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: 4246971
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Allergens detected: milk
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