Breyers
Flavor:
M&M'S® MINIS Caramel Fudge
Ingredients:
Milk, Sugar, Water, Corn Syrup, M&M’s Minis Milk Chocolate Candies {Milk Chocolate Candies [Milk Chocolate (Sugar, Chocolate, Skim Milk, Cocoa Butter, Lactose, Milkfat, Soy Lecithin, Salt, Natural Flavor), Sugar, Less Than 2%: Cornstarch, Corn Syrup, Colors (Includes Blue 1 Lake, Red 40, Yellow 6, Yellow 5, Blue 1, Red 40 Lake, Yellow 6 Lake, Yellow 5 Lake, Blue 2 Lake, Blue 2), Dextrin, Carnauba Wax], Cocoa Buttter}, Cream, Skim Milk, Whey, Less Than 2% Of: Dutched Cocoa (Processed With Alkali), Caramel (For Color), Mono And Diglycerides, Carob Bean Gum, Guar Gum, Tara Gum, Salt, Natural Flavor, Vitamin A Palmitate.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1 out of 5 green leaves, the Breyers M&M’S® MINIS Caramel Fudge falls significantly short of the cleaner food criteria established by our evaluation standards. This product is not organic and contains genetically modified (GMO) ingredients, which immediately impacts its standing on our scale.
The ingredient list for the Breyers M&M’S® MINIS Caramel Fudge includes multiple types of added sugars, such as sugar and corn syrup. These ingredients contribute to the overall negative score, as they are considered harmful when consumed in excess. The presence of artificial colors, including Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1, Blue 2, and Red 40, further detracts from the product’s rating. These colors have been scrutinized for their potential health impacts.
Additionally, the ice cream contains natural flavors and mono and diglycerides, which are often used as emulsifiers in processed foods but are seen as potentially harmful additives on our scale. The inclusion of soy lecithin, another common emulsifier, also contributes to the product’s low score.
Despite the product’s appeal to those seeking a sweet treat with a familiar candy brand, the Breyers M&M’S® MINIS Caramel Fudge is not aligned with the goals of those seeking cleaner food options. The use of non-organic and GMO ingredients, combined with the array of artificial additives, positions this product as one to avoid for consumers prioritizing health and wellness.
The assessment of the Breyers M&M’S® MINIS Caramel Fudge serves as a guide for consumers searching for healthier food alternatives. With its low green leaf rating, this product does not meet the standards of clean eating that our website promotes. Customers are encouraged to seek out options that offer greater nutritional benefits and fewer artificial components.
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