Halo Top
Flavor:
Birthday Cake
Ingredients:
Ultrafiltered Skim Milk*, Skim Milk, Soluble Corn Fiber, Sugar, Erythritol, Cream, Vegetable Glycerine, Contains 1% or less of Natural Flavors, Corn Starch, Palm Kernel and Palm Oil, Sea Salt, Stevia Leaf Extract (Reb M), Carnauba Wax, Sunflower Lecithin, Inulin, Vitamin A Palmitate, Cellulose Gel, Cellulose Gum, Mono and Diglycerides, Spirulina Extract for Color, Turmeric Extract for Color, Vegetable Juice for Color, Annatto Extract for Color. *Not an ingredient in regular ice cream.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Halo Top Birthday Cake earns a rating of 1 out of 5 green leaves on our cleaner food options scale. This product is not organic, incorporates GMO ingredients, and features multiple added sugars, including Stevia, Stevia Leaf Extract, Sugar, and Erythritol. Additionally, it contains a range of potentially harmful additives such as Natural Flavors, Mono and Diglycerides, and Vegetable Glycerine. Harmful oils are also present, with both Palm Kernel and Palm Oil listed among its ingredients.
The absence of an organic certification detracts significantly from the product’s score, as does the use of genetically modified organisms. The inclusion of added sugars raises concerns about the product’s healthfulness, and their presence is a critical factor in our assessment. The product’s reliance on additives and oils that are considered potentially harmful further diminishes its standing, reflecting a composition that strays from our criteria for cleaner, healthier food options.
Halo Top Birthday Cake’s ingredient list reveals a reliance on common industry practices, such as the use of non-organic milk sources, soluble corn fiber, and various color extracts. While some consumers may focus on calorie count or flavor variety, our evaluation is rooted in the quality and sourcing of ingredients, prioritizing healthfulness and ecological impact over other considerations.
The product’s low score is a clear indicator that it does not align with the standards set forth for cleaner and healthier food options. The presence of non-organic, GMO ingredients, added sugars, and questionable additives and oils substantiate the 1 out of 5 green leaves rating. Consumers seeking products that meet stringent health and environmental criteria are advised to consider alternatives that better align with these values. Halo Top Birthday Cake, as it stands, does not meet the standards for a cleaner, more health-conscious choice in the current market.
Certifications:
None
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Categories:
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