Breyers
Flavor:
Non-Dairy Cookies & Crème
Ingredients:
Water, Sugars, (sugar, corn syrup solids), Coconut oil, Wheat flour, Ground almonds, Pea Protein, Cocoa, Sunflower oil, Salt, Natural vanilla flavour, Mono & diglycerides, Baking Soda, Guar gum, Carob bean gum, Soy lecithin, Natural flavour. Contains: Almonds, Soy, Wheat. May contain: Peanuts, Other Tree nuts, Mustard.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Awarded 1/5 green leaves, Breyers Non-Dairy Cookies & Crème falls short of the standards for cleaner food options set by our website. This product does not use organic ingredients, contains GMOs, and is laden with added sugars, including the more harmful corn syrup. Its ingredient list also features potentially harmful additives, which further detracts from its score.
The product is a non-dairy frozen dessert that aims to cater to those seeking plant-based alternatives. However, its composition raises concerns. It is not organic, which results in a deduction in its overall healthfulness score. Additionally, the presence of GMO ingredients is another factor that diminishes its standing on our scale.
The added sugars, listed as sugar and corn syrup solids, are significant drawbacks. The inclusion of corn syrup, in particular, is a serious concern due to its association with various health risks. The product’s reliance on such sweeteners is a critical factor in its low rating.
Furthermore, the list of ingredients includes several additives such as mono and diglycerides, soy lecithin, and natural flavour. These components are often viewed with skepticism due to their processed nature and potential health implications. Their presence in the product contributes to the decision to advise consumers to avoid it.
Despite being a plant-based alternative that includes pea protein and ground almonds, the benefits of these healthier ingredients are overshadowed by the negative aspects of the product’s composition. The use of coconut oil and sunflower oil does provide some plant-based fats, but this is not enough to mitigate the concerns raised by the other ingredients.
This product does not align with the mission of promoting cleaner food options. The presence of non-organic ingredients, GMOs, added sugars, and potentially harmful additives outweigh the positive aspects of its plant-based formula. Consumers seeking healthier, cleaner foods are advised to consider alternative products that adhere more closely to the principles of health and wellness.
Certifications:
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