Weiss Sorbet Summer Berries

Yesterday I commenced the ice cream/ sorbet/ frozen yogurt label research! Numerous ice creams have maltodextrin ( a form of MSG) listed- no surprise there. Both the Creamy Vanilla & Rich Chocolate Simply Less ( a new Cole's brand) have maltodextrin  but at least there is real cocoa powder (3.5%)  in the Rich Chocolate. Best to avoid the vanilla flavour if your children are hyperactive as the 'natural colour' Annatto (160b) can increase such behaviour.

WEIS SORBET (Summer Berries) is a safe choice- the 4 main ingredients listed are: Strawberries (12%), Raspberries (11%), apple puree and cherry juice. Citric acid (330) and 3 vegetable gums (410,412,415) are also listed. Both 412 (Guar gum) & 415 (Xanthan gum) have no known adverse reactions. If  large amounts of 410 (Locust bean gum or carob bean gum) are consumed it may cause abdominal pain, diarrhoea or allergic reactions for some people.