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Blue Bunny

Flavor:

Mini Swirls® Vanilla

Ingredients:

Skim Milk, Sugar, Coconut Oil, Whey, Bleached Wheat Flour, Buttermilk, Corn Syrup, Cream, Milk, Contains 2% or less of Cocoa, Unsweetened Chocolate, Cocoa Processed with Alkali, Cocoa Butter, Natural Flavors, Soybean and/or Palm Oil, Food Starch-Modified, Salt, Soy Lecithin, Palm Kernel Oil, Carob Bean Gum, Cellulose Gel, Cellulose Gum, Guar Gum, Tara Gum, Carrageenan, Xanthan Gum, Mono and Diglycerides.

Rating: We Avoid

Ingredient Score:

Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Blue Bunny Mini Swirls® Vanilla ice cream cones are not recommended on our platform for those seeking cleaner food options. This product does not align with our standards for health-conscious consumption due to a range of concerns regarding its ingredients.

The ice cream is not organic, which is a foundational expectation for cleaner foods. Its non-organic status contributes to its low score, as the presence of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers in non-organic products can be a cause for concern. Moreover, the product is not verified as non-GMO, which means it may contain genetically modified ingredients.

Added sugars are a critical point of evaluation, and this product contains sugar along with corn syrup, a more harmful added sugar due to its high fructose content and potential links to various health issues. The presence of these sweeteners detracts significantly from the product’s healthfulness.

In terms of additives, the Blue Bunny Mini Swirls® Vanilla lists natural flavors, mono and diglycerides, soy lecithin, and xanthan gum among its ingredients. These additives, while common in processed foods, are often scrutinized for their potential health impacts. Xanthan gum, for instance, is used as a thickening agent but can cause digestive issues for some individuals.

Carrageenan stands out as a known harmful additive. It is a thickening agent derived from seaweed and has been linked to gastrointestinal inflammation and other negative health effects.

The product also includes oils that are considered harmful, such as palm kernel oil and palm oil. The extraction and production of palm oils are associated with environmental concerns, and these oils are high in saturated fats, which can be detrimental to heart health when consumed in excess.

For those prioritizing clean eating, the Blue Bunny Mini Swirls® Vanilla falls short of expectations. The combination of non-organic ingredients, GMOs, added sugars, harmful additives, and oils contribute to its low rating. Consumers seeking healthier alternatives are advised to consider other options that better align with a clean food philosophy.