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Baskin Robbins
Flavor:
Beach Day™
Ingredients:
Cream, Graham Cracker Ribbon [Sugar, Graham Crumbs (Enriched Flour {Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid}, Graham Flour, Sugar, Palm Oil, Molasses, Honey, Salt, Baking Soda), Soybean Oil, Salt, Soy Lecithin, Natural Flavor], Nonfat Milk, Sugar, Vanilla Flavored Sea Salt Base [Corn Syrup, Water, Sugar, Natural Flavor, Contains 2% or less of: Sea Salt, Modified Food Starch, Citric Acid], Milk Caramel Turtle Confectionary [Sugar, Refined Coconut Oil, Corn Syrup, Sweetened Condensed Milk (Whole Milk, Sugar), Nonfat Dry Milk, Whole Milk Powder, Cocoa Powder processed with alkali, Heavy Cream, Butter, Palm Kernel Oil, Soy Lecithin, Salt, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Potassium Sorbate (Preservative)], Corn Syrup, Frosting Pieces [Powdered Sugar (Sugar, Corn Starch), Refined Coconut Oil, Buttermilk Powder, Natural Flavor, Spirulina Extract (Color), Soy Lecithin, Turmeric (Color), Beta Carotene (Color)], Contains 2% or less of: Whey Powder, Cellulose Gum, Mono and Diglycerides, Guar Gum, Carrageenan, Polysorbate 80, Spirulina Extract (Color), Natural and Artificial Flavor.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Baskin Robbins Beach Day™ ice cream is a product that falls short on our website’s standards for cleaner food options. This ice cream is not organic, contains GMO ingredients, and is laden with a variety of added sugars and harmful additives.
The ingredient list includes non-organic cream and nonfat milk as its base, followed by a graham cracker ribbon that introduces additional sugar, palm oil, and soy lecithin into the mix. The vanilla flavored sea salt base adds more sugar and corn syrup, while milk caramel turtle confectionary introduces yet more sugar and sweetened condensed milk. Further down the list, corn syrup appears again, accompanied by frosting pieces that contribute powdered sugar and refined coconut oil, among other components.
The presence of soybean oil, palm kernel oil, and palm oil raises concerns due to their environmental impact and potential health implications. These oils are often processed and may contribute to deforestation. The use of carrageenan, an additive some studies have linked to digestive issues, alongside artificial flavors and colors, contributes to the product’s low score. Natural and artificial flavors, while common in many processed foods, are flagged due to their ambiguous nature and potential as catch-all terms for undisclosed ingredients.
Mono and diglycerides, used as emulsifiers, along with polysorbate 80, cellulose gum, guar gum, and carrageenan, are additives that are scrutinized for their necessity and potential health effects. The product also includes enriched flour, which, while fortified with vitamins, is a refined grain with less nutritional value than its whole grain counterpart.
This ice cream is an example of a product that prioritizes complex flavors and textures at the expense of cleaner, simpler ingredients. The extensive use of additives, sugars, and non-organic ingredients contribute to its low rating. Consumers seeking healthier and more environmentally responsible options would be advised to look elsewhere.
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