Breyers
Flavor:
CarbSmart™ Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry
Ingredients:
Skim Milk, Cream, Maltitol Syrup, Water Strawberries, Polydextrose, Glycerin, Coconut Oil, Less Than 2% Of: Whey, Dutched Cocoa (Processed With Alkali), Soluble Corn Fiber, Sugar, Mono And Diglyceribes, Guar Gum, Natural Flavor, Beet Juice (for Color), Carob Bean Gum, Tara Gum, Acesulfame Potassium, Sucralose.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Breyers CarbSmart™ Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry ice cream is a product that our evaluation process identifies as one to avoid for those seeking cleaner food options. This rating reflects the presence of several ingredients that do not align with our criteria for healthier food choices.
The product is not organic, and it also includes genetically modified ingredients, both of which are significant factors in our scoring system. Beyond the base ingredients of skim milk and cream, the ice cream contains maltitol syrup and sugar, both of which are added sugars that detract from the product’s healthfulness. Furthermore, it includes additional sweeteners such as acesulfame potassium and sucralose, which we categorize as more harmful added sugars due to their artificial nature and potential health implications.
The inclusion of potentially harmful additives further impacts the rating negatively. Ingredients like natural flavor and glycerin, which are listed on the label, are considered questionable due to their vague descriptions and the uncertainty surrounding their production processes and potential health effects.
Additionally, the presence of polydextrose, a synthetic fiber, and various gums like guar gum, carob bean gum, and tara gum, which are often used as thickeners or stabilizers, contribute to the product’s low score. These are not necessarily harmful but can be indicative of a highly processed product.
While the product does offer a low-carb option for those monitoring their carbohydrate intake, the overall composition of Breyers CarbSmart™ Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry ice cream does not meet the standards set by our guidelines for cleaner, healthier food choices. The use of artificial sweeteners and other additives, combined with the lack of organic and non-GMO ingredients, results in a product that falls short of our criteria for a nutritious and minimally processed food option. Therefore, we recommend seeking alternative products that better align with a clean-eating lifestyle.
Certifications:
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