Halo Top
Flavor:
Chocolate Cake Batter
Ingredients:
Ultrafiltered Skim Milk*, Skim Milk, Soluble Corn Fiber, Sugar, Erythritol, Cream, Cocoa Processed with Alkali, Vegetable Glycerine, Contains 1% or less of Natural Flavors, Inulin, Corn Starch, Palm Kernel Oil, Palm Oil, Sunflower Lecithin, Carnauba Wax, Mono and Diglycerides, Cellulose Gel, Cellulose Gum, Sea Salt, Vitamin A Palmitate, Stevia Leaf Extract (Reb M), 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 Chocolate Cake Batter earns a rating of 1/5 green leaves on our scale for cleaner food options. This low score reflects the product’s use of several ingredients that do not align with our standards for health and environmental impact.
The ice cream is not organic, and it includes genetically modified ingredients, which are two significant factors in its rating. Added sugars, such as Stevia and Erythritol, contribute to the product’s sweetness but detract from its overall healthfulness. Furthermore, the presence of “Natural Flavors” raises concerns due to their ambiguous nature and potential for hidden, harmful compounds.
The ice cream also contains a variety of additives, including Mono and Diglycerides and Vegetable Glycerine, which we recognize as potentially harmful. These ingredients often serve as emulsifiers or humectants but have been associated with health concerns. The use of Palm Kernel Oil and Palm Oil is another critical issue, as these oils are not only potentially detrimental to health but also to the environment, contributing to deforestation and habitat loss.
The product’s ingredient list also includes thickeners such as Cellulose Gel and Cellulose Gum, along with a mix of colors derived from natural sources like Spirulina, Turmeric, Vegetable Juice, and Annatto Extract. While these coloring agents are derived from natural sources, they do not compensate for the product’s other shortcomings.
Halo Top Chocolate Cake Batter’s overall score reflects its position as an option best avoided for consumers seeking cleaner food choices. The product’s composition, with its non-organic ingredients, GMOs, added sugars, potentially harmful additives, and harmful oils, make it fall short of the standards we promote for a healthier diet and a more sustainable food system.
Certifications:
None
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