Van Leeuwen Coffee Affogato Frozen Dairy Dessert
Summary
Van Leeuwen Coffee Affogato scores 68/100. Labeled 'Frozen Dairy Dessert' rather than ice cream. Ten ingredients — cream, milk, cane sugar, water, egg yolks, coffee, tapioca syrup, sea salt, carob bean gum, and guar gum. Uses real coffee and egg yolks, no artificial flavors, no seed oils. However, contains two gums (carob bean gum and guar gum) as stabilizers, water as a filler ingredient, and refined cane sugar plus tapioca syrup as dual sweeteners. The gums and water are a step down from the Honeycomb formula.
At a glance
Key ingredients 5
CoffeeVery Good
Coffee provides antioxidants, including chlorogenic acids, which have been linked to various health benefits such as improved metabolism and reduced inflammation.
See more about Coffee →Carob Bean GumGood
Carob bean gum, used as a thickening agent, has fiber content and is known to aid digestion and provide a low-calorie alternative to other thickeners.
See more about Carob Bean Gum →CreamNeutral
Cream is high in saturated fats and calories, which can contribute to heart health issues if consumed in excess, but it can also add a rich texture and flavor to desserts.
See more about Cream →Tapioca SyrupNeutral
Tapioca syrup is a natural sweetener that provides energy, but lacks nutritional benefits like vitamins and minerals compared to whole foods.
See more about Tapioca Syrup →Cane SugarBad
Excessive consumption of cane sugar can lead to health problems such as weight gain, increased blood triglycerides, and risk factors for metabolic syndrome.
See more about Cane Sugar →Processing
Processed Culinary Ingredients
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