Breyers
Flavor:
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
Ingredients:
Milk, Sugar, Corn Syrup, Cream, Enriched Wheat Flour [Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Folic Acid], Less Than 2% Of: Whey, Palm Oil, Coconut Oil, Cocoa Powder (Processed With Alkali), Soybean Oil, Chocolate Liquor, Rice Flour, Cocoa Butter, Molasses, Salt, Natural Flavor, Vegetable Gums (Carob Bean, Guar, Tara), Mono And Diglycerides, Baking Soda, Processed Vanilla Beans, Milk Fat, Soy Lecithin, Annatto (For Color), Vitamin A Palmitate.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Breyers Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough ice cream is positioned at the lowest tier in our clean food assessment. This rating reflects a product that does not align with our standards for healthful and environmentally conscious options.
The ice cream is not organic, and the inclusion of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) further detracts from its clean food status. The presence of added sugars, specifically molasses and sugar, contribute to its low rating. The use of corn syrup, classified as a more harmful added sugar due to its high fructose content and potential health impacts, is a significant factor in the assessment.
Additionally, the product contains several ingredients that raise concerns. It includes natural flavor and soy lecithin, which are often ambiguous in their composition and potential health effects. Mono and diglycerides, which can function as emulsifiers, alongside enriched wheat flour, are viewed as less desirable due to their processed nature and potential nutrient depletion during the enrichment process.
Particularly worrying are the oils used in this ice cream. Soybean oil and palm oil are considered harmful due to their high levels of saturated fats and the environmental impact of palm oil cultivation, which is linked to deforestation and habitat destruction.
The product’s composition suggests a prioritization of shelf stability and taste over health and environmental sustainability. The use of various additives and non-organic ingredients indicates a departure from what is considered cleaner, more natural food options.
This Breyers Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough ice cream fails to meet the criteria for a cleaner, healthier alternative in the saturated market of food products. Its low green leaf rating signals to consumers that it is a product best avoided for those seeking foods that support a healthier lifestyle and a more sustainable food system.
Certifications:
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