Dreyer’s

This product earns a rating of 1/5 green leaves. Dreyer’s Original Rocky Road Ice Cream is not an organic product. It includes genetically modified (GMO) ingredients, which contributes to its low score. The presence of added sugars such as sugar and corn syrup further reduces its rating. The product also contains monoglycerides and modified corn starch, which are considered potentially harmful additives. Additionally, the use of safflower oil, categorized under harmful oils, negatively impacts the score.

Dreyer’s Original Rocky Road Ice Cream starts with a base of skim milk and cream. The addition of sugar and corn syrup raises health concerns due to their status as added sugars. The cocoa processed with alkali, while contributing to flavor, does not mitigate the product’s overall health score. Miniature marshmallows, which include corn syrup, sugar, modified corn starch, and gelatin, contribute to the sugar content and add to the list of additives.

The inclusion of roasted almonds provides a textural element but is overshadowed by the use of safflower oil and added salt. Whey is a standard ice cream ingredient but does not influence the health rating significantly. The product’s texture is modified with guar gum and carob bean gum, common in ice cream production. However, the presence of monoglycerides is a factor in the deduction of points due to their classification as potentially harmful additives.

The product’s score reflects a stance that prioritizes cleaner food options. It falls at the lowest end of the scale due to the combination of non-organic ingredients, GMOs, added sugars, potentially harmful additives, and harmful oils. This assessment leads to the recommendation to avoid this ice cream in favor of healthier alternatives. The rating system aims to guide consumers toward products that align with a cleaner eating philosophy, and this ice cream does not meet the criteria established for a higher rating.