Dreyer’s

Awarded a 1/5 green leaves rating, the Dreyer’s Chocolate Peanut Butter Park Ice Cream is positioned at the lower end of our scale for cleaner food options. This score reflects the product’s use of several ingredients that raise concerns about its healthfulness and environmental impact.

The ice cream is not organic, and it does not use non-GMO ingredients, which is a significant factor in our assessment. It includes added sugars, such as sugar and corn syrup, both of which contribute to the negative score. Corn syrup, in particular, is noted as a more harmful form of added sugar due to its high fructose content and potential health implications.

Further deductions are made for the inclusion of potentially harmful additives. The product lists ‘Natural Flavor,’ ‘Flavor,’ and ‘Monoglycerides’ among its ingredients, which could be associated with health risks or are not fully transparent in their composition. Soy lecithin, another additive, is often used as an emulsifier but has raised health concerns, particularly when it is not non-GMO.

The presence of peanut oil, categorized under harmful oils, also contributes to the low score. While peanut oil may offer some nutritional benefits, it is often processed and may contain trans fats, which are detrimental to heart health.

The product’s ingredient list, which includes skim milk, cream, peanut butter cups, peanut butter swirl, and cocoa processed with alkali, suggests it is a typical ice cream in terms of composition. However, these ingredients do not mitigate the concerns raised by the non-organic, GMO, and additive content.

Consumers seeking cleaner and healthier food options are advised to avoid this product due to the outlined concerns. The 1/5 green leaves rating serves as a clear indicator that the Dreyer’s Chocolate Peanut Butter Park Ice Cream falls short of the standards for a clean and healthy food choice.