Breyers
Flavor:
Cherry Vanilla
Ingredients:
Milk, Sugar, Cherries {Cherries, Sugar, Water, [Plum, Cherry and Black Carrot Concentrates (for Color)], Citric Acid, Natural Flavors, Guar Gum, Carrageenan}, Corn Syrup, Cream, contains 2% or less of each of the following: Whey, Carob Bean Gum, Mono and Diglycerides, Beans*, Natural Flavors, Carrageenan, Natural Vanilla Flavor*, Vitamin A Palmitate, Guar Gum, Tara Gum.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Breyers Cherry Vanilla ice cream falls significantly short of the criteria for cleaner food options. This product is not organic, nor does it use non-GMO ingredients, which detracts from its overall healthfulness. The inclusion of added sugars, such as sugar and citric acid, negatively impacts the rating. Corn syrup, a more harmful type of added sugar, further diminishes the product’s score.
The presence of potentially harmful additives is another concern. The product contains natural flavors, mono, and diglycerides, with the former being a term that can mask a range of unspecified substances. Carrageenan, considered a known harmful additive, is also part of the ingredient list. This substance, often used for its thickening and stabilizing properties, has been linked to digestive issues and inflammation.
Additionally, the product lists palm as an ingredient, which raises the issue of harmful oils. The impact of palm oil production on the environment and its high saturated fat content are well-documented, making its inclusion undesirable in a product aiming for a clean label.
The Breyers Cherry Vanilla ice cream’s composition reflects a product that does not align with the health and environmental standards set forth by the reviewing entity. The presence of non-organic ingredients, GMOs, added sugars, and harmful additives and oils contribute to its low score. Consumers seeking cleaner, healthier food options are advised to avoid this product, as it does not meet the stringent criteria for a higher green leaf rating. The product’s score reflects a need for improvement in several areas to meet the standards of health-conscious consumers and those concerned with environmental sustainability.
Certifications:
None
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