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Chobani
Flavor:
Flip® Cookies & Cream
Ingredients:
Cultured lowfat milk , cane sugar, water, wheat flour, cocoa, cocoa butter, vegetable oils (palm, palm kernel), fruit pectin, natural flavors, skim milk, tapioca flour, caramel color, guar gum, salt, Baking Soda, soy lecithin, Lemon juice concentrate, vanilla extract, contains milk and wheat. Manufactured on a line that also handles tree nuts, peanuts, and soy.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
The Chobani Flip® Cookies & Cream has earned a score of 1/5 green leaves, reflecting its position at the lower end of the scale for cleaner food options. This product is not organic, and it does not exclusively use non-GMO ingredients, which diminishes its standing in terms of healthfulness and sustainability.
The presence of added sugars, specifically cane sugar, contributes negatively to its score. The inclusion of cane sugar not only adds unnecessary calories but also may impact blood sugar levels, which is a concern for consumers seeking healthier alternatives. Additionally, this product contains natural flavors and soy lecithin, both of which are flagged for their potential harm. Natural flavors are often criticized for their ambiguous origins and potential health effects, while soy lecithin is a common emulsifier that some people prefer to avoid due to allergies or concerns over its production process.
Caramel color, an additive used to achieve a certain aesthetic appeal, is present in this yogurt. It is singled out for its known adverse effects, thus further reducing the product’s overall score. Moreover, the use of vegetable oils, including palm and palm kernel oil, raises issues related to both health and environmental sustainability. The production of palm oil has been linked to deforestation and habitat destruction, while its nutritional profile is less favorable when compared to other plant-based oils.
In the context of a market saturated with unhealthy food options, the Chobani Flip® Cookies & Cream does not align with the goal of offering cleaner alternatives. The combination of non-organic ingredients, GMOs, added sugars, potential and known harmful additives, and environmentally contentious oils underscores the reasoning behind its minimal green leaf rating. Consumers seeking out food products that prioritize health, environmental sustainability, and cleaner ingredients might consider other options that align more closely with these values.
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