Edy’s
Flavor:
Salted Caramel Pretzel Path
Ingredients:
Skim Milk, Cream, Sugar, Corn Syrup, Fudge Swirl (Skim Milk, Sugar, Corn Syrup, Cream, Cocoa Processed with Alkali, Palm Oil, Chocolate, Modified Tapioca Starch), Chocolatey Covered Pretzel Pieces (Sugar, Pretzel Pieces [Enriched Wheat Flour {Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid}, Malt, Salt, Soybean Oil, Yeast], Coconut Oil, Cocoa Processed with Alkali, Nonfat Milk, Whole Milk, Cocoa, Soy Lecithin, Natural Flavors), Sweetened Condensed Skim Milk (Skim Milk, Sugar), Chocolatey Covered Toffee Pieces (Powdered Sugar [Sugar, Corn Starch], Sugar, Coconut Oil, Butter [Cream, Salt], Corn Syrup Brown Sugar, Water, Sunflower Oil, Cocoa Processed with Alkali, Salt, Natural Flavor, Sunflower Lecithin, Soy Lecithin), Whey, Caramelized Sugar (Sugar, Water), Sea Salt, Guar Gum, Carob Bean Gum, Baking Soda, Soy Lecithin, Vanilla Extract, Monoglycerides.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, Edy’s Salted Caramel Pretzel Path ice cream presents itself as a dessert option in a market saturated with unhealthy choices. This product does not meet the criteria for those seeking cleaner food alternatives due to several factors outlined in our review process.
The ice cream is not organic, a benchmark for cleaner, less processed foods, which already puts it at a disadvantage. Furthermore, the absence of non-GMO ingredients raises concerns for consumers who prioritize natural genetic profiles in their food sources. Added sugars, such as brown sugar and regular sugar, contribute to the product’s low score, as these are typically avoided in a health-conscious diet. More concerning is the presence of corn syrup, a form of sugar linked to various health issues when consumed in excess.
In addition to its sugar content, Edy’s Salted Caramel Pretzel Path contains additives that are often scrutinized for their potential health impacts. Ingredients such as natural flavor, flavor, enriched wheat flour, monoglycerides, and soy lecithin may not align with a cleaner eating philosophy. Oils, particularly soybean and palm oil, are included in this product. These oils are often processed and may have environmental implications due to the methods used in their production.
The inclusion of these ingredients indicates that this product is far from the ideals of those seeking cleaner, more natural food options. As such, this ice cream falls to the lowest tier in our rating system, which reflects a preference for products with organic certification, absence of GMOs, minimal added sugars, and the exclusion of potentially harmful additives and oils.
Consumers who prioritize health and environmental sustainability may find Edy’s Salted Caramel Pretzel Path to be an unsuitable choice. The product’s composition positions it at odds with the goal of providing cleaner food options, and as such, we advise consumers to consider alternative products that align more closely with these values.
Certifications:
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