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Ice Cream

Also known as: ice creams

Low concern

Ice cream is an umbrella product that may contain milk allergens, added sugars, and various additives. As a generic ingredient term it is moderate because the specific composition (sugar load, additives, allergens) is not disclosed.

Found in

1,650 products

What it is

A frozen dessert made from dairy (cream, milk), sweeteners, flavorings, and often emulsifiers and stabilizers, defined by FDA standard of identity 21 CFR 135.110.

Standalone dessert; ingredient in confectionery.

Why it's flagged

Milk allergen

What regulators actually say

"The major food allergens are milk, eggs, fish, Crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, and sesame."

FDA - Food Allergies — fda.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Standard of identity at 21 CFR 135.110.

European Union — EFSA

Authorised dairy product under EU food law.

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