Jeni’s Ice Cream
Flavor:
Pineapple Upside Down Cake
Ingredients:
Milk, Cream, Cane Sugar, Caramel Sauce [Cream, Brown Sugar, Sugar, Honey, Cornstarch, Butter (Cream, Salt), Water, Sea Salt, Lemon Juice], Cake (Unbleached Wheat Flour, Sugar, Palm Oil, Skim Milk Powder, Salt, Natural Flavors), Pineapple Puree, Yogurt (Milk, Nonfat Milk, Cultures), Cultured Buttermilk (Cultured Reduced Fat Milk, Salt, Vitamin A Palmitate, Vitamin D3), Tapioca Syrup, Red Cherry Sauce (Red Cherries, Sugar, Cornstarch, Water), Nonfat Milk, Citric Acid, Sea Salt, Natural Flavor.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, Jeni’s Ice Cream Pineapple Upside Down Cake falls short of cleaner food standards. This product is not organic, contains genetically modified ingredients, and includes multiple types of added sugars and potentially harmful additives. The presence of palm oil further detracts from its overall score, due to environmental concerns associated with palm oil production.
Starting with the basics, the ice cream is not made with organic ingredients, which is a fundamental expectation for cleaner food options. The non-organic nature of the ingredients means that consumers might be exposed to pesticides and other chemicals used in conventional farming. Moreover, the product does not use non-GMO ingredients, potentially raising health concerns for those looking to avoid genetically modified foods.
The ingredient list reveals a significant amount of added sugars, including brown sugar, cane sugar, and tapioca syrup. These sugars contribute to the high caloric content and may have negative health effects if consumed in excess. Citric acid, although naturally occurring in citrus fruits, is often used as a preservative and can be derived from mold-based fermentation processes, which some consumers might wish to avoid.
Natural flavors, a term that encompasses a range of substances, are included in the product. The lack of specificity about these flavors means consumers are left without clear information on what they are consuming. Similarly, the term ‘flavor’ is too broad and does not provide the transparency desired by those seeking cleaner food options.
Palm oil is another contentious ingredient. It is associated with deforestation and habitat destruction, raising serious environmental concerns. The use of palm oil in this product is a negative factor for those who are environmentally conscious.
Jeni’s Ice Cream Pineapple Upside Down Cake receives the lowest green leaf rating due to these concerns. It is clear that this product does not align with the principles of offering cleaner, healthier food alternatives. Consumers who prioritize organic, non-GMO ingredients, and environmental sustainability may want to consider other options.
Certifications:
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