Edy’s
Flavor:
Birthday Cake Light Ice Cream
Ingredients:
Non-fat Milk, Corn Syrup, Sugar, Cream, Frosting Swirl (sugar, Soybean Oil, Natural Flavor, Soy Lecithin, Spirulina Extract Color, Salt), Multicolored Sprinkles (sugar, Coconut Oil, Buttermilk, Natural Flavor, Vegetable Juice Color, Soy Lecithin, Paprika Color, Turmeric Color), Maltodextrin, Whey Protein Concentrate, Propylene Glycol Monostearate, Guar Gum, Monoglycerides, Natural Flavor, Xanthan Gum, Carrageenan, Annatto Color, Turmeric Oleoresin Color, Vitamin A Palmitate.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rating: 1/5 Green Leaves
The Edy’s Birthday Cake Light Ice Cream has been awarded the lowest possible green leaf rating on our scale. This product is not organic, and it does not use non-GMO ingredients. Its composition includes added sugars, such as sugar and corn syrup, which contribute to its low score. Additionally, the presence of potentially harmful additives like natural flavors, monoglycerides, soy lecithin, and xanthan gum further detracts from its rating. More concerning are the known harmful additives found within this product, including carrageenan, propylene glycol, and maltodextrin. Harmful oils like soybean oil are also present in the list of ingredients.
Starting with a base of non-fat milk, this ice cream also lists cream and whey protein concentrate among its dairy components. The product features a frosting swirl, which introduces additional sugar and soybean oil into the mix, while multicolored sprinkles add yet more sugar and coconut oil. The inclusion of various food colorings derived from natural sources such as spirulina extract, vegetable juice, paprika, and turmeric oleoresin gives the ice cream its festive appearance. However, these aesthetic choices do not mitigate the negative aspects of the other ingredients. Stabilizers and emulsifiers such as guar gum and propylene glycol monostearate are used to maintain texture and consistency, but they contribute to the overall low health assessment of the product.
Providing cleaner food options is our mission, and the Edy’s Birthday Cake Light Ice Cream does not align with our standards for a healthier choice. Its composition of non-organic, GMO ingredients, added sugars, and harmful additives and oils warrant our advice to avoid this product. Consumers seeking cleaner, healthier food alternatives should consider other options that better meet the criteria for a higher green leaf rating.
Certifications:
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