Cookies & Cream

Cookies & Cream

Ben & Jerry's

Medium confidence

Wellbeing

47%

Safety

84%

Nutri-Score

C

NOVA

4

A food for consumption

Neither particularly good nor bad — fine in moderation.

About this product

This product carries a wellbeing score of 46%, which is below the neutral 50% mark, indicating that it is not especially supportive of a positively oriented eating pattern for regular consumption. Its safety score is 84%, meaning that from a safety standpoint, the product appears relatively low-risk overall, though one or more formulation considerations still merit attention.

Several ingredients contribute to the product's goal of being an enjoyable food for consumption. Sugar provides the primary sweetness that makes the product appealing, while cream and milk contribute a soft, rich mouthfeel that characterizes the cookies-and-cream experience. Meanwhile, the Vanilla Cream Filled Cookies themselves deliver cocoa and vanilla flavor, making the finished product taste more like a dessert in a convenient format.

There are a few concerns worth noting. Again, sugar is considered a moderate concern due to the risk of excess intake if eaten frequently or in large portions. Egg yolk appears in some formats of this type of product and carries a medium allergy risk as well as a medium concern related to possible Salmonella from undertreated eggs. Milk-based ingredients like milk alluded and cream also present a medium milk-allergen risk, so individuals with a dairy allergy should approach this product with caution. Carrageenan may also be present in some versions, though concerns there are low and limited to possible mild gastrointestinal upset in sensitive individuals.

Overall, this is a flavorful treat that can fit into an otherwise balanced dietary routine when consumed occasionally, but its lower wellbeing score and sugar/milk allergen considerations favor mindful portion control and moderation.

Allergens

Contains

MilkGlutenEggSoy

May contain

PeanutTree nuts

Always verify the physical product label. Do not rely on this page alone if you have a severe allergy.

Ingredients

  • MilkWellbeing50%Safety95%
  • CreamWellbeing50%Safety95%
  • SugarWellbeing50%Safety95%
  • Vanilla Cream Filled Cookies (sugar, Wheat Flour (gluten), Palm Oil, Cocoa, Salt, Leavening Agent (sodium Bicarbonate), Emulsifier (soy Lecithin), Natural Vanilla Extract)Wellbeing50%Safety97%
  • Milk powderWellbeing50%Safety90%
  • Egg yolkWellbeing50%Safety85%
  • Guar gumWellbeing50%Safety90%
  • CarrageenanWellbeing50%Safety80%

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