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Blue Bunny
Flavor:
Chocolate Peanut Butter Twist Cones
Ingredients:
Skim Milk, Sugar, Buttermilk, Cream, Coconut Oil, Bleached Wheat Flour, Dextrose, Whey, Sweetened Condensed Milk (Condensed Milk, Sugar), High Fructose Corn Syrup, Corn Syrup, Cocoa Processed with Alkali, Milk, Contains 2% or less of Peanuts, Cocoa, Unsweetened Chocolate, Cocoa Butter, Natural Flavors, Corn Starch, Salt, Oat Fiber, Canola Oil, Peanut Oil, Soybean Oil, Glycerin, Food Starch-Modified, Water, Soy Lecithin, Mono and Diglycerides, Cellulose Gel, Cellulose Gum, Carob Bean Gum, Guar Gum, Tara Gum, Xanthan Gum, Carrageenan, Annatto Extract for Color, Caramel Color.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
The Blue Bunny Chocolate Peanut Butter Twist Cones receive a rating of 1/5 green leaves, indicating minimal adherence to the criteria for cleaner food options. This product does not meet our standards for a health-conscious choice due to several factors.
Firstly, the cones are not organic and contain genetically modified ingredients. These aspects immediately lower their standing as they do not align with the cleaner, more natural options we advocate for. The presence of added sugars, including sugar and fructose, further detracts from the product’s nutritional integrity. More concerning is the inclusion of dextrose and corn syrup, which are considered more harmful forms of added sugar.
In addition to sugars, the cones contain a range of potentially harmful additives. Ingredients such as natural flavors, diglycerides, soy lecithin, xanthan gum, and glycerin are often scrutinized for their necessity and potential health impact. Of particular note, caramel color and carrageenan are known harmful additives that carry risks and are best avoided, especially in cleaner eating contexts.
The product also features oils that are considered less healthy, including peanut oil, canola oil, and soybean oil. These oils can contribute to an unfavorable nutritional profile. Perhaps most significantly, the cones contain high fructose corn syrup, an ingredient widely criticized for its health implications and one that greatly reduces the product’s score.
The Blue Bunny Chocolate Peanut Butter Twist Cones, with their array of ingredients that do not align with cleaner, healthier food standards, warrant the lowest possible green leaf rating on our scale. The product’s composition underscores the importance of scrutinizing labels and choosing items that align with a commitment to health and wellness. Consumers looking for cleaner food options would be advised to consider alternative products that better meet the criteria for wholesome, nutritious fare.
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