Breyers
Flavor:
Chocolate
Ingredients:
Milk, cream, sugar, dutched cocoa (processed with alkali), whey, vegetable gum (tara), natural flavor.
Rating: Not Clean
- 2 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 2/5 green leaves, Breyers Chocolate ice cream does not align with the standards of cleaner food choices as defined by our website’s criteria. This product is not organic and includes genetically modified ingredients, which detracts significantly from its clean food score. The presence of added sugars further diminishes its standing as a healthier option.
Breyers Chocolate ice cream contains milk, cream, sugar, dutched cocoa processed with alkali, whey, vegetable gum (tara), and natural flavor. The use of sugar raises concerns regarding the promotion of cleaner eating habits, as added sugars are linked to various health issues. The term “natural flavor” warrants caution as it often covers a range of additives that may not align with a clean eating philosophy.
The product’s lack of organic certification indicates that the ingredients may have been exposed to pesticides and other chemicals commonly used in conventional farming practices. Furthermore, the absence of non-GMO verification suggests that genetically modified organisms are present in the ingredients, which some consumers aim to avoid for health and environmental reasons.
The inclusion of dutched cocoa, although a common ingredient in chocolate products, involves a process that alters the cocoa with alkali. This treatment can reduce the natural antioxidants found in cocoa, potentially compromising some of the health benefits associated with chocolate.
The vegetable gum (tara) used as a thickener is less concerning but remains a processed additive. While not necessarily harmful, it does not contribute to the product’s nutritional value and is a departure from whole, unprocessed ingredients that are the cornerstone of clean eating.
Breyers Chocolate ice cream, with its current formulation, falls short of providing a cleaner food option. The product would benefit from a reformulation that prioritizes organic, non-GMO, and unprocessed ingredients to better meet the criteria for health-conscious consumers seeking purer alternatives in their frozen treats.
Certifications:
None
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