Dreyer’s
Flavor:
Slow Churned® Nestlé® Drumstick® Sundae Cone Light Ice Cream
Ingredients:
Non-Fat Milk, Corn Syrup, Chocolate Fudge (Sugar, Skim Milk, Corn Syrup, Water, Cream, Cocoa Processed With Alkali, Palm Oil, Chocolate, Modified Tapioca Starch/Flour, Sodium Alginate), Sugar, Cream, Chocolatey Coated Cone Pieces (Coconut Oil, Sugar, Waffle Cone Pieces [Wheat Flour, Sugar, Soybean Oil, Soy Lecithin, Salt], Cocoa, Cocoa Processed With Alkali, Natural Flavor), Chocolatey Coated Peanuts (Peanuts, Sugar, Coconut Oil, Cocoa Processed With Alkali, Cocoa, Salt, Soy Lecithin, Natural Flavors), Maltodextrin, Whey Protein Concentrate, Propylene Glycol Monostearate, Guar Gum, Monoglycerides, Xanthan Gum, Carrageenan, Natural Flavor, Annatto Color, Vitamin A Palmitate.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Dreyer’s Slow Churned® Nestlé® Drumstick® Sundae Cone Light Ice Cream presents a less desirable choice for those seeking cleaner food options. The product is not organic, which detracts from its potential health benefits. Additionally, it fails to use non-GMO ingredients, further lowering its standing among health-conscious consumers.
The ingredient list features added sugars, including sugar and corn syrup, which are considered detrimental to health when consumed in excess. The presence of multiple potentially harmful additives such as natural flavor, flavor, monoglycerides, soy lecithin, and xanthan gum raises concerns about the overall nutritional quality of the ice cream. More alarmingly, the product contains additives like carrageenan, propylene glycol, and maltodextrin, which are flagged as known harmful substances.
Moreover, the inclusion of oils such as soybean oil and palm oil, which have been criticized for their health impacts and sustainability issues, further detracts from the product’s appeal. The use of annatto color is another point of contention, as some consumers prefer food products free from artificial coloring.
The Dreyer’s Slow Churned® ice cream is an example of a product that does not align with the values of those seeking cleaner, more natural food options. The numerous ingredients that have potential health risks and the absence of organic and non-GMO components place this product at the lower end of the health spectrum. The 1/5 green leaves rating reflects the product’s position as one to avoid for consumers prioritizing their health and the quality of the foods they consume.
Certifications:
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