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Ice Cream Mix Strawberry Flavour
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This instant mix is primarily composed of sugars and hydrogenated fat, contributing to a high calorie and saturated fat content. The presence of Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil is a significant concern due to its high saturated fat content. The artificial colour INS 122 (Carmoisine) is linked to potential hyperactivity in children, making this product less suitable for young children. While it offers quick preparation, its nutritional profile suggests it should be consumed sparingly, especially by those monitoring sugar, saturated fat, or artificial colour intake.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
High in sugar and saturated fat; contains artificial colour
This instant mix is largely made of sugar and hydrogenated palm kernel oil, contributing to high sugar and saturated fat levels. It also contains Carmoisine (INS 122), an artificial colour linked to hyperactivity in children. Individuals monitoring sugar, saturated fat, or artificial colour intake should be cautious.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Looking for a lower-sugar option — Total sugar is 93 g per 100 g.
- Avoiding certain additives or colours — Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil is declared.
Declared allergens: Milk
Relevant if you have this allergy or intolerance.
Based on the declared ingredient list. This is a risk only to people with the allergy, not a general-population safety issue, so it does not lower the safety score.
Concern breakdown
Score out of 10 · higher = fewer concernsHow this product performs on each concern we check for food. This is a breakdown of the same evidence behind the score above — not a separate verdict.
Saturated fat 1.9 g per 100 g/ml
Infants under 1
AvoidHigh added sugar and sodium content are not suitable for infants.
Toddlers & young children (1–5)
LimitContains Colour (INS 122), Carmoisine, which has been linked to hyperactivity in children. High added sugar content is also a concern for this age group.
Why the score is capped
Highly processed (NOVA) and high total sugar
Rule F-CAP-07
Watch out for
High added sugar content from Sugar, Maltodextrin, Glucose Syrup Solids, and Dextrose.
High saturated fat from Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil.
Artificial colour Carmoisine (INS 122) linked to hyperactivity in children.
Undisclosed specific emulsifiers and stabilizers.
Nature Identical Flavouring Substance (Strawberry) — a flavouring blend. Flavour substances are FSSAI/JECFA-evaluated, and labelling rules permit them to be declared by category ("natural", "nature identical", "artificial") rather than by individual compound — so the specific substances used are usually not disclosed. That means someone avoiding artificial flavourings, or with a known sensitivity, cannot verify what is in it. Noted as a moderate, transparency-level concern rather than a hazard.
Ingredient Concerns safety database
Sources cited below may be Indian (FSSAI) or international (EU, US, WHO, IARC) — an international classification or law is evidence, not an Indian regulatory finding.
Hydrogenated Vegetable Fat
A vegetable oil hardened by hydrogenation — including vanaspati / dalda. Labelled without "partially", it is in practice fully hydrogenated, and post-FSSAI-2021 vanaspati is reformulated to meet the 2% industrial-trans-fat cap — so it is treated as the modern, trans-FREE form rather than a trans-fat source, but it is high in saturated fat, which raises LDL cholesterol and cardiovascular risk with regular high consumption. If an oil is explicitly PARTIALLY hydrogenated it does carry industrial trans fat; either way, the product's declared trans-fat figure on the nutrition panel is the definitive check.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: WHO; FSSAI Trans Fatty Acids Regulation 2021; EFSA
Hydrogenated Vegetable Fat: regulation, sources and other products →Decode Label Analysis
Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil is a source of high saturated fat, which can contribute to increased LDL cholesterol levels.
Colour (INS 122), Carmoisine, is an artificial food colour linked to potential hyperactivity in children.
Claim check
1 claim not supported by label dataFront-of-pack marketing claims checked against this product's actual ingredients and nutrition. "Can't verify" means the label does not provide enough information to check the claim — it is not the same as the claim being false.
The product contains 2.2g of fat per 100g, which is not particularly low for a mix that is likely to be combined with other ingredients to make ice cream.
The product is described as an ice cream mix with strawberry flavor, and the ingredients list 'Nature Identical Flavouring Substance(Strawberry)'.
Read straight from the back-of-pack photo — quantities, sections and any disguised terms, so the small print can’t hide behind the marketing.
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Sugar
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Maltodextrin
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Glucose Syrup Solids
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Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil
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Emulsifiers & StabilizersGuar gum (INS 412), Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (INS 471), Polysorbate 80 (INS 433), Carrageenan (INS 407)Emulsifiers & Stabilizers (INS 472 a, INS 412, INS 471, INS 433, INS 407 )
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Caseinate
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Dextrose trace amount
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Nature Identical Flavouring Substance (Strawberry)Nature Identical Flavouring Substance(Strawberry)
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Iodised Salt
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Colour (INS 122) synthetic colourCarmoisine (INS 122)
Trace amounts: some named ingredients appear in token quantities or low in the list. At these concentrations a meaningful benefit is unlikely, and their front-of-pack prominence may not reflect their level in the formulation.
In label order — normally largest quantity first. Select a row for the full write-up and sources.
These are major food allergens named on the ingredient list. They are a risk only to people allergic to them — not a general-population safety issue — so they do not lower the safety score. Anyone with the allergy should avoid this product, and check the pack’s own allergen statement.
✓ Decode Label Assessment: Favorable ⚠ Decode Label Assessment: Concern Decode Label Assessment: Neutral
Who should take caution
About this ingredient
No detailed safety data in our database yet for this ingredient.
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| Energy | 401.8 kcal |
| Protein | 0.1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 95.3 g |
| Total Sugars | 93 g |
| Total Fat | 2.2 g |
| Saturated Fat | 1.9 g |
| Sodium | 64 mg |
Colour shows the per-100g level (green = low, amber = moderate, red = high), from the product's label.
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What are the ingredients in Ice Cream Mix Strawberry Flavour?
The label of Ice Cream Mix Strawberry Flavour lists 10 ingredients, in label order: Sugar, Maltodextrin, Glucose Syrup Solids, Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil, Emulsifiers & Stabilizers, Caseinate, Dextrose, Nature Identical Flavouring Substance (Strawberry), Iodised Salt, Colour (INS 122). Flagged by the analysis: Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil, Colour (INS 122), Nature Identical Flavouring Substance (Strawberry), Emulsifiers & Stabilizers.
Is Ice Cream Mix Strawberry Flavour safe to eat?
Ice Cream Mix Strawberry Flavour scores 2.5/10 on Decode Label (Concerning). This instant mix is largely made of sugar and hydrogenated palm kernel oil, contributing to high sugar and saturated fat levels. It also contains Carmoisine (INS 122), an artificial colour linked to hyperactivity in children. Individuals monitoring sugar, saturated fat, or artificial colour intake should be cautious.
Why does Ice Cream Mix Strawberry Flavour score 2.5/10?
Flagged in the score: High saturated fat from Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil. Also noted: High added sugar content from Sugar, Maltodextrin, Glucose Syrup Solids, and Dextrose. Artificial colour Carmoisine (INS 122) linked to hyperactivity in children.
Who should avoid Ice Cream Mix Strawberry Flavour?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Avoiding high added sugar; Avoiding hydrogenated fats; Sensitive to artificial colours (Carmoisine); Children prone to hyperactivity; Milk allergy / lactose intolerance.
Is Ice Cream Mix Strawberry Flavour suitable for babies or young children?
Infants under 1: Avoid. Toddlers & young children (1–5): Limit.
Does Ice Cream Mix Strawberry Flavour contain allergens?
Yes — the ingredient list contains milk (Caseinate). Check the allergen statement on the pack too if you have a diagnosed allergy.
Does Ice Cream Mix Strawberry Flavour contain milk?
Yes — the ingredient list names Caseinate. People with milk allergy / lactose intolerance should treat it as containing milk, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
Is Ice Cream Mix Strawberry Flavour high in sugar?
Yes — 93 g of total sugar per 100 g, above the 22.5 g per 100 g that UK front-of-pack labelling marks as high. The label does not declare added sugar separately, so we cannot say how much of it is added.
Are the claims on the Ice Cream Mix Strawberry Flavour pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 2 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "LOW FAT MIX" — misleading.
Is Ice Cream Mix Strawberry Flavour vegetarian?
Ice Cream Mix Strawberry Flavour is marked vegetarian.
Answers are generated from this product's own Decode Label analysis — the score, the ingredient list and the label claims shown above. Always check the pack itself for allergen and dietary information.
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