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Baskin Robbins
Flavor:
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream
Ingredients:
Cream, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough [Enriched Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Brown Sugar, Butter (Cream, Salt), Sugar, Pasteurized Eggs, Chocolate Chips (Sugar, Chocolate Liquor, Cocoa Butter, Soy Lecithin), Corn Starch, Nonfat Milk, Natural Flavor, Salt], Nonfat Milk, Sugar, Corn Syrup, Chocolate Chips [Sugar, Chocolate Liquor, Cocoa Butter, Soy Lecithin], Contains 2% or less of: Whey Powder, Cellulose Gum, Mono and Diglycerides, Guar Gum, Carrageenan, Polysorbate 80, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Fruit Juice (Color), Annatto (Color).
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, Baskin Robbins Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream falls at the bottom of our clean food spectrum. This product is not organic and includes GMO ingredients, which significantly impacts its score on our scale. The presence of added sugars, including brown sugar and sugar, alongside the more concerning corn syrup, further diminishes its standing. The list of ingredients raises additional red flags due to the inclusion of potentially harmful additives like natural and artificial flavors, as well as diglycerides and soy lecithin. More alarming is the presence of known harmful additives such as artificial flavors and carrageenan.
This ice cream does not meet the criteria for those seeking cleaner eating options. The non-organic status of this product immediately reduces its score, as we prioritize organic ingredients to minimize exposure to pesticides and support environmentally friendly farming practices. The absence of non-GMO verification further detracts from its standing, reflecting our commitment to offering products free from genetically modified organisms.
The sugar content, with multiple forms of added sugars, presents health concerns due to their link with various health issues when consumed in excess. The presence of corn syrup, a form of added sugar often criticized for its health implications, is particularly problematic. The assortment of additives, from emulsifiers like diglycerides to flavor enhancers, both natural and artificial, raises questions about the necessity of such components in our food. These substances often act as fillers or preservatives, extending shelf life or modifying taste and texture, but they do not align with a clean eating philosophy.
Moreover, the specific mention of artificial flavors and carrageenan is troubling. Artificial flavors are synthetic compounds created to mimic natural tastes, and their health effects are debated. Carrageenan, a thickening agent derived from seaweed, has been linked to digestive issues and inflammation in some studies.
The evaluation of Baskin Robbins Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream results in a recommendation to avoid this product for those seeking cleaner, healthier food options. Its formulation includes multiple ingredients that conflict with a clean eating approach, making it unsuitable for our high standards of health and nutrition.
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