Blue Bunny

Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Blue Bunny Soft Mint Chocolate Chip ice cream is one of the least recommended products on our list for those seeking cleaner food options. The rating reflects the presence of multiple ingredients that our evaluation deems detrimental to our standards of health and wellness.

The product is not organic, which leads to its initial deduction. Furthermore, it does not use non-GMO ingredients, adding to the concerns regarding its composition. The inclusion of added sugars, such as sugar and fructose, contributes to the negative score. More alarming, however, is the presence of dextrose and high fructose corn syrup, both of which are considered more harmful types of added sugars.

Additionally, the ice cream contains a range of additives that raise red flags. Ingredients like natural flavors, flavor, diglycerides, soy lecithin, xanthan gum, and glycerin are viewed with caution due to their potential health implications. More concerning are the known harmful additives carrageenan, Yellow 5, and Blue 1, which are associated with negative health effects and thus severely impact the product’s score.

High fructose corn syrup, a sweetener often criticized for its health impacts, is particularly penalized in our scoring system due to its prevalence in the food industry and its link to various health issues.

The product’s low score and 1/5 green leaves rating are a clear indication that it falls short of the clean eating standards we promote. Our assessment aims to guide consumers towards healthier, more natural food choices, and based on the ingredients list, this ice cream does not align with those values. Consumers looking for cleaner, healthier food options might want to consider alternatives that adhere more closely to the principles of organic ingredients, absence of GMOs, and a lack of added sugars and harmful additives.