Breyers
Flavor:
New York Style Cheesecake
Ingredients:
Nonfat Milk, Strawberry Swirl [Water, Sugar, Corn Syrup, Skim Milk, Strawberries, Dextrose, Beet Juice (for Color), Citric Acid, Malic Acid, Vegetable Gums (Carob Bean, Guar), Natural Flavor, Pectin, Ascorbic Acid, Annatto (for Color)], Corn Syrup, Cheesecake Pieces with Graham Crust [Cream Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Cream, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Carob Bean Gum), Sugar, Eggs, Graham Crumb (Wheat Flour, Whole Wheat/Graham Flour, Sugar, Canola Oil, Molasses, Honey, Salt, Sodium Bicarbonate), Cornstarch, Palm Oil, Natural Flavor, Sweetened Lemon Zest (Lemon Peel, Sugar, Lemon Oil), Vegetable Gum (Guar)], Fructose, Cheesecake Base [Corn Syrup, Cream Cheese (Pasteurized Milk and Cream, Cheese Culture, Salt, Carob Bean Gum), Dried Cane Syrup, Water, Natural Flavor, Salt, Pectin], Coconut Oil, Less than 2% of: Whey, Cream, Vegetable Gums (Gum, Carob Bean), Mono and Diglycerides, Natural Flavor, Salt, Sugar, Annatto (for Color).
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Breyers New York Style Cheesecake frozen dessert falls significantly short of meeting the criteria for cleaner food options. This product is neither organic nor uses non-GMO ingredients, factors which are paramount in the evaluation process. The inclusion of multiple forms of added sugars, such as molasses, sugar, citric acid, fructose, dextrose, cane syrup, and corn syrup, contribute to its low rating. These sweeteners are not only excessive but are also considered detrimental to health.
Furthermore, the product contains a variety of potentially harmful additives. Natural flavors, flavors, diglycerides, rum, and malic acid are all elements that raise concerns regarding the overall wholesomeness of the dessert. The presence of these additives often indicates a departure from the simplicity and purity that clean eating advocates for.
The use of oils in the product is another critical area where it does not align with cleaner food principles. Both canola and palm oil are used in the formulation of the cheesecake pieces and the base, which is a significant negative in the evaluation. Palm oil, in particular, is not only controversial from a health perspective but also due to environmental considerations regarding its production.
This Breyers offering is a clear example of a product that does not fit within a diet focused on health and sustainability. It is abundant in additives, sugars, and oils that are best minimized or avoided altogether. Consumers seeking cleaner food options are advised to steer clear of this product, as it does not support a diet based on nutritious and environmentally sound choices. The 1/5 green leaves rating serves as a caution, directing health-conscious individuals towards alternatives that better align with the principles of clean eating.
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