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Pantry Perfect Butterscotch Ice Cream Mix
Decode Label Safety Score
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This instant mix is primarily composed of sugar and corn starch, with the addition of synthetic colors Tartrazine (INS 102) and Carmoisine (INS 122). These artificial colors are linked to hyperactivity in children, and their presence requires a warning in the EU. The product's high sugar content also contributes to its low nutritional value, making it less suitable for frequent consumption, especially for young children. Consumers seeking products without synthetic colors or high sugar should exercise caution.
At a glance
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High sugar content; contains artificial colors linked to hyperactivity
This instant mix is high in sugar and contains synthetic food colors, Tartrazine (INS 102) and Carmoisine (INS 122). These colors have been associated with hyperactivity in children, and their use requires a warning label in the European Union. The product's formulation is highly processed, with sugar as the primary ingredient, contributing to a low nutritional score. It is generally not recommended for regular consumption, particularly for young children.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Looking for a lower-sugar option — Total sugar is 92 g per 100 g.
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 1.7 g per 100 g/ml
Infants under 1
AvoidContains added sugar, which is not recommended for infants under 1 year of age.
Toddlers & young children (1–5)
LimitContains synthetic food colors (Tartrazine, Carmoisine) linked to hyperactivity. High added sugar content is also a concern for this age group.
Why the score is capped
Contains Tartrazine (INS 102) and Carmoisine (INS 122), synthetic colours linked to hyperactivity in children; the EU requires a pack warning for each
Rule F-CAP-18 · Source: McCann et al., Lancet 2007; EFSA 2009; EU Regulation 1333/2008 Annex V warning
Highly processed (NOVA) and high total sugar
Rule F-CAP-07
Watch out for
High sugar content
Presence of synthetic food colors
Undisclosed specific emulsifying and stabilizing agents
Highly processed formulation
Decode Label Analysis
Contains synthetic food colors Tartrazine (INS 102) and Carmoisine (INS 122), which are linked to hyperactivity in children. The EU requires a warning label for products containing these colors.
The product is high in added sugar, which can contribute to poor nutritional outcomes, especially with frequent consumption.
The generic declaration of 'Emulsifying & Stabilizing Agents' and 'Food Color(s)' without specific INS numbers for all components reduces transparency.
Claim check
Front-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 label lists this only as a flavouring (nature-identical or artificial), which is made to resemble the ingredient rather than being it, so the pack cannot confirm the ingredient the name implies.
The term 'PREMIUM' is a subjective marketing term and cannot be objectively verified from the provided label information.
The terms 'RICH & SMOOTH' are subjective descriptors and cannot be objectively verified from the provided label information.
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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Corn Starch
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Emulsifying & Stabilizing AgentsXanthan gum (INS 415), Sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (INS 466), Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (INS 471)Emulsifying & Stabilizing Agents( E415, E466, E471)
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Nature Identical and artificial Flavoring substances-Butterscotch
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Food Color(s) synthetic colourTartrazine (INS 102), Carmoisine (INS 122)Food Color(s) (INS102, INS122)
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✓ 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 | 400 kcal |
| Protein | 0.1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 95 g |
| Total Sugars | 92 g |
| Total Fat | 2 g |
| Saturated Fat | 1.7 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 Pantry Perfect Butterscotch Ice Cream Mix?
The label of Pantry Perfect Butterscotch Ice Cream Mix lists 5 ingredients, in label order: Sugar, Corn Starch, Emulsifying & Stabilizing Agents, Nature Identical and artificial Flavoring substances-Butterscotch, Food Color(s). Flagged by the analysis: Food Color(s), Nature Identical and artificial Flavoring substances-Butterscotch.
Is Pantry Perfect Butterscotch Ice Cream Mix safe to eat?
Pantry Perfect Butterscotch Ice Cream Mix scores 1.5/10 on Decode Label (Concerning). This instant mix is high in sugar and contains synthetic food colors, Tartrazine (INS 102) and Carmoisine (INS 122). These colors have been associated with hyperactivity in children, and their use requires a warning label in the European Union. The product's formulation is highly processed, with sugar as the primary ingredient, contributing to a low nutritional score. It is generally not recommended for regular consumption, particularly for young children.
Why does Pantry Perfect Butterscotch Ice Cream Mix score 1.5/10?
What the analysis notes: High sugar content. Presence of synthetic food colors. Undisclosed specific emulsifying and stabilizing agents.
Who should avoid Pantry Perfect Butterscotch Ice Cream Mix?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Children prone to hyperactivity; Avoiding synthetic food colors; Managing sugar intake; Sensitive to food additives.
Is Pantry Perfect Butterscotch Ice Cream Mix suitable for babies or young children?
Infants under 1: Avoid. Toddlers & young children (1–5): Limit.
Is Pantry Perfect Butterscotch Ice Cream Mix high in sugar?
Yes — 92 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 Pantry Perfect Butterscotch Ice Cream Mix pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 3 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "BUTTERSCOTCH Ice Cream Mix" — can't be verified from the label. "PREMIUM INSTANT ICE CREAM MIX" — can't be verified from the label. "RICH & SMOOTH" — can't be verified from the label.
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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