Jeni’s Ice Cream
Flavor:
Caramel Pecan Sticky Buns
Ingredients:
Coconut Cream, Cane Sugar, Caramel Sauce (Coconut Cream, Tapioca Syrup, Brown Sugar, Sugar, Water, Cornstarch, Sea Salt, Vanilla Extract, Sunflower Lecithin), Water, Pecan Pieces (Pecans, Peanut Oil, Salt), Tapioca Syrup, Pie Crust Pieces [Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Palm Oil, Water, Sea Salt, Natural Flavor], Molasses, Sea Salt, Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Extract, Carob Bean Gum, Sunflower Lecithin.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rating:
The Jeni’s Ice Cream Caramel Pecan Sticky Buns product receives a single green leaf rating, indicating it falls short of the cleaner food options promoted by our website. This dessert is not organic and includes genetically modified ingredients, factors that significantly impact its score. It also contains multiple types of added sugars, such as molasses, brown sugar, and regular sugar, which contribute to its low rating. The presence of cane sugar and tapioca syrup further detracts from its score due to their classification as more harmful added sugars.
Additionally, the product incorporates ingredients that are considered potentially harmful additives, including natural flavor and enriched flour. These components are often scrutinized for their ambiguous origins and potential health implications. The inclusion of oils such as peanut oil and palm oil also affects the product’s score negatively. Palm oil, in particular, raises concerns not only for health reasons but also due to its environmental impact, as the cultivation of palm oil can lead to deforestation and habitat loss.
Jeni’s Ice Cream Caramel Pecan Sticky Buns also features pecan pieces and pie crust pieces, with the latter containing palm oil, further contributing to its low score. The presence of coconut cream, water, cornstarch, sea salt, vanilla extract, sunflower lecithin, carob bean gum, and Madagascar bourbon vanilla extract are noted but do not influence the score positively or negatively.
The product’s overall score reflects a strong preference for foods that are organic, free from GMOs, and devoid of added sugars and harmful additives. It aligns with a commitment to offering consumers cleaner and healthier food choices. The low green leaf rating serves as a guide for those seeking to make informed decisions about the foods they consume, with an emphasis on selecting products that support not only personal health but also environmental sustainability.
Certifications:
None
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