20/21 ingredients recognized
Kroger, deluxe ice cream, strawberry surf
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Flagged concerns
red 3
Synthetic dye; FDA-banned from food January 2025; animal carcinogen; thyroid effects.
yellow 6
Hyperactivity; allergic reactions; contaminated with carcinogens benzidine and 4-aminobiphenyl.
corn syrup
Pure glucose; spikes blood sugar; contributes to metabolic disorders.
mono - and diglycerides
Emulsifier; can contain trans fats not captured on the nutrition label; ultra-processed marker.
blue 1
May cause chromosomal damage; absorbed through skin.
cellulose gum
Synthetic emulsifier; animal studies link it to microbiome disruption and inflammation.
modified corn starch
Ultra-processed starch derivative; very high glycemic index; may disrupt gut bacteria.
polysorbate 80
Synthetic emulsifier; animal studies link it to gut-microbiome disruption and intestinal inflammation.
carrageenan
Intestinal inflammation; may exacerbate IBS; degraded form is carcinogenic.
natural flavor
Vague term masking hundreds of possible compounds; may include MSG, beaver anal gland secretions, and other sources.
Full ingredient list
Milk and skim milk, cream, sugar syrup, corn syrup, strawberries, whey, buttermilk, cellulose gel, guar gum, cellulose gum, modified corn starch, citric acid, mono - and diglycerides, locust bean gum, polysorbate 80, carrageenan, natural flavor, red 3, blue 1, yellow 6.