Is Ben and Jerry's cookie dough raw?

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asked Nov 29, 2023 in Recipes by Oldfaces (1,860 points)
Is Ben and Jerry's cookie dough raw?

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answered Mar 26 by JaredMCQ (14,630 points)
Ben and Jerry's cookie dough is not raw as the flour and eggs that are used in Ben and Jerry's cookie dough are heat treated and pasteurized which essentially kills bacteria and ensures food safety.

The cookie dough in Ben and Jerry's ice cream is not raw as the flour and eggs are heat treated and pasteurized.

Ben and Jerry's has a rigorous food safety program and their supplier uses heat treated flour in the production of their cookie dough.

So while it seems raw the cookie dough is cooked in a way through heat treatment and pasteurization to make it safe.

Ben and Jerry's cookie dough ice cream is even safe for pregnant women to also eat without any worries.

All of the milk, cream, eggs and dough used in all of Ben and Jerry's ice cream goes through heat treatment and pasteurization which makes them safe for anyone including pregnant women to consume.

So if you're pregnant or planning to become pregnant and still are craving Ben and Jerry's ice cream with cookie dough you can safely eat it, including the Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough and Cookie Dough Chunks.

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