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Blue Bunny
Flavor:
Mini Swirls® Chocolate Lovers Variety
Ingredients:
Skim Milk, Sugar, Coconut Oil, Whey, Bleached Wheat Flour, Corn Syrup, Buttermilk, Wheat Flour, Cocoa Processed with Alkali, Cream, Milk, Contains 2% or less of Natural Flavors, Unsweetened Chocolate, Sweetened Condensed Milk (Condensed Milk, Sugar), Canola Oil, Palm Kernel Oil, Soybean Oil, Food Starch-Modified, Soy Lecithin, Salt, Cocoa, Oat Fiber, Cocoa Butter, Baking Soda, Corn Starch, Water, Pectin, Carob Bean Gum, Cellulose Gel, Cellulose Gum, Guar Gum, Tara Gum, Carrageenan, Xanthan Gum, Mono and Diglycerides, Caramel Color.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Blue Bunny Mini Swirls® Chocolate Lovers Variety is not recommended for those seeking cleaner food options. This product does not meet the criteria for a health-conscious diet as it is not organic, utilizes GMO ingredients, and contains a multitude of additives and sugars that detract from its nutritional value.
The ice cream confection begins with a non-organic base, immediately losing points for the absence of organic certification. Further examination reveals the inclusion of GMO ingredients, which are often avoided by individuals prioritizing natural and unmodified foods. The product’s nutritional profile is further compromised by the presence of added sugars, including both sugar and corn syrup, which contribute to the overall caloric content and may pose health risks when consumed in excess.
The list of ingredients also features a range of potentially harmful additives. Natural flavors, often a term for ambiguous ingredients, alongside diglycerides, soy lecithin, and xanthan gum, introduce uncertainty regarding their long-term effects on health. More concerning are the known harmful additives, such as caramel color and carrageenan, which have been linked to negative health outcomes and are best avoided.
Moreover, the product contains a variety of oils that are flagged as harmful, including canola, soybean, and palm kernel oils. These oils are often highly processed and may contribute to inflammation and other health issues.
The Blue Bunny Mini Swirls® Chocolate Lovers Variety, therefore, presents a multitude of concerns for the health-conscious consumer. With its non-organic status, GMO ingredients, added sugars, and a plethora of potentially and known harmful additives and oils, it stands as a product to avoid for those seeking cleaner and healthier food options. The low green leaf rating reflects these significant drawbacks, underscoring the product’s misalignment with the values of clean eating.
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