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Baskin Robbins
Flavor:
REESE'S Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream
Ingredients:
Cream, Reese’s® Peanut Butter Cups [Milk Chocolate (Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Chocolate, Skim Milk, Milk Fat, Lactose, Soy Lecithin, PGPR), Peanuts, Sugar, Dextrose, Salt, TBHQ and Citric Acid (Preservatives)] {May Contain Traces of Tree Nuts (Almond, Coconut), Egg, Wheat}, Nonfat Milk, Sugar, Corn Syrup, Contains 2% or less of: Whey Powder, Cellulose Gum, Mono and Diglycerides, Guar Gum, Carrageenan, Polysorbate 80, Natural and Artificial Flavor, Annatto (Color).
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Baskin Robbins REESE’S Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream is a product that raises concerns regarding its ingredient composition and overall health impact. The absence of organic certification coupled with the use of GMO ingredients diminishes its standing among cleaner food options. The presence of multiple types of added sugars, including sugar, dextrose, and corn syrup, significantly contributes to the product’s low score due to the adverse effects of excessive sugar intake on health.
Moreover, the ice cream contains several additives that may be potentially harmful. Ingredients such as mono and diglycerides, soy lecithin, and polysorbate 80, often used as emulsifiers and preservatives, detract from the product’s natural quality. The use of both natural and artificial flavors further lowers the product’s rating, as these unspecified flavors can be a source of concern for individuals seeking transparency in food labeling.
Particularly troubling is the inclusion of carrageenan and TBHQ, which are recognized as harmful additives. Carrageenan has been linked to gastrointestinal inflammation and other health issues, while TBHQ is a synthetic preservative with potential negative health implications. Additionally, the labeling of high fructose corn syrup as an ingredient, although not explicitly listed, suggests the presence of another highly criticized sweetener with known health risks.
The product also contains allergens such as peanuts and may contain traces of tree nuts, egg, and wheat, making it unsuitable for individuals with allergies to these ingredients.
The Baskin Robbins REESE’S Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream, therefore, represents a choice that falls short of the standards for cleaner, healthier food products. Its composition of non-organic, GMO ingredients, multiple added sugars, and the presence of potentially and known harmful additives justify the low green leaf rating. Consumers seeking healthier, more natural ice cream options are advised to consider alternatives that align more closely with the principles of clean eating and ingredient transparency.
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