Baskin Robbins

Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Baskin Robbins Jamoca® Ice Cream is listed among the products to avoid on our website dedicated to cleaner food options. This ice cream is not organic and contains genetically modified ingredients, which significantly lowers its score. It features added sugars and corn syrup, both of which contribute negatively to its health profile. Furthermore, the inclusion of potentially harmful additives like mono and diglycerides, and known harmful additives such as carrageenan, further detract from its rating.

The product is made with a base of cream and nonfat milk, sweetened with sugar and corn syrup. The Jamoca® Coffee Extract, which flavors the ice cream, contains preservatives like potassium sorbate and methyl paraben. A stabilizer/emulsifier blend that includes cellulose gum, mono and diglycerides, guar gum, carrageenan, and polysorbate 80 is also part of the mix, alongside whey powder and fruit juice for color.

The presence of these ingredients, particularly the emulsifiers and carrageenan, aligns with the additives that our scoring system penalizes due to concerns over their potential health effects. The use of fruit juice for color is one of the few aspects that does not negatively impact the score, but it does not offset the overall negative assessment.

This product’s low green leaf rating reflects its composition, which is at odds with our criteria for cleaner, healthier food options. The non-organic status, GMO ingredients, and multiple forms of added sugars, combined with the presence of additives that may pose health risks, make this ice cream a product our readers are advised to avoid. The focus on cleaner eating and transparent food choices is central to our ratings, and the Baskin Robbins Jamoca® Ice Cream does not meet the standards we advocate for.