Dreyer’s
Flavor:
Salted Caramel Pretzel Path Ice Cream
Ingredients:
Skim Milk, Cream, Sugar, Corn Syrup, Fudge Swirl (Skim Milk, Sugar, Corn Syrup, Cream, Cocoa Processed with Alkali, Palm Oil, Chocolate, Modified Tapioca Starch/Flour), Chocolatey Covered Pretzel Pieces (Sugar, Pretzel Pieces [Enriched Wheat Flour {Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid}, Malt, Salt, Soybean Oil, Yeast], Coconut Oil, Cocoa Processed with Alkali, Nonfat Milk, Whole Milk, Cocoa, Soy Lecithin, Natural Flavors), Sweetened Condensed Skim Milk (Skim Milk, Sugar), Chocolatey Covered Toffee Pieces (Powdered Sugar [Sugar, Corn Starch], Sugar, Coconut Oil, Butter [Cream, Salt], Corn Syrup Brown Sugar, Water, Sunflower Oil, Cocoa Processed with Alkali, Salt, Natural Flavor, Sunflower Lecithin, Soy Lecithin), Whey, Caramelized Sugar (Sugar, Water), Sea Salt, Guar Gum, Carob Bean Gum, Baking Soda, Soy Lecithin, Vanilla Extract, Monoglycerides.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Awarded a 1/5 green leaf rating, Dreyer’s Salted Caramel Pretzel Path Ice Cream presents a challenging choice for those seeking cleaner food options. The product is not organic, incorporating both GMO and non-organic ingredients. Its composition includes multiple types of added sugars such as brown sugar and sugar, with corn syrup being particularly concerning due to its association with negative health impacts.
The ingredient list reveals the presence of potentially harmful additives like natural flavor, enriched wheat flour, monoglycerides, soy lecithin, and corn starch, which collectively contribute to the product’s low score. These additives are often scrutinized for their potential effects on health and their widespread use in processed foods. Additionally, the ice cream contains oils such as soybean and palm oil. These oils are frequently processed and may not align with the health-conscious goals of individuals aiming for a cleaner diet.
Furthermore, the ice cream includes components like chocolatey covered pretzel pieces and toffee pieces, which may add to the product’s overall appeal but also introduce additional sugars and oils. The use of caramelized sugar and sea salt, while contributing to the product’s sweet and savory profile, further adds to the sugar content. Stabilizers such as guar gum and carob bean gum are employed to achieve the desired texture, yet they are also on the list of ingredients that trigger deductions in the green leaf rating system.
This product’s 1/5 green leaf rating reflects a stance that encourages consumers to seek healthier alternatives. With its assortment of non-organic ingredients, GMOs, added sugars, and questionable additives and oils, Dreyer’s Salted Caramel Pretzel Path Ice Cream is advised against for those pursuing a diet consisting of cleaner food choices. The rating system used here aims to simplify the decision-making process for consumers by highlighting products that fall short of the health standards set by the reviewing entity.
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