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Dreyer’s
Flavor:
Slow Churned® Fudge Tracks Light Ice Cream - No Sugar Added
Ingredients:
Non-Fat Milk, Cream, Fudge Swirl (Maltitol Syrup†, Water, Cocoa Processed With Alkali, Modified Corn Starch, Maltitol†, Salt, Natural Flavor, Xanthan Gum, Sucralose, Non-Fat Dry Milk), Maltitol Syrup†, Maltodextrin§, Peanut Butter Cups (Chocolatey Coating [Coconut Oil, Lactitol†, Maltitol†, Cocoa Processed With Alkali, Soy Lecithin, Vanilla Extract], Peanut Butter [Peanuts, Salt]), Polydextrose†, Whey Protein Concentrate, Glycerin, Natural Flavor, Propylene Glycol Monostearate, Guar Gum, Monoglycerides, Sorbitol†, Sucralose, Xanthan Gum, Carrageenan, Annatto Color, Acesulfame Potassium, Vitamin A Palmitate
§Contributes insignificant amounts of total sugars.
†Sensitive individuals may experience a laxative effect from exces consumption of this ingredient.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, Dreyer’s Slow Churned® Fudge Tracks Light Ice Cream – No Sugar Added falls significantly short of the standards for cleaner food options set by our website. This product is neither organic nor does it use non-GMO ingredients, immediately impacting its standing in our evaluation.
The ice cream contains various non-nutritive sweeteners, such as Maltitol, Acesulfame potassium, Sorbitol, and Sucralose. These sweeteners, while reducing sugar content, contribute to the product’s low score due to their potential negative health effects. Additionally, the presence of Maltodextrin, a processed starch, and Polydextrose further detracts from the product’s rating. The consumption of Maltitol may lead to a laxative effect in sensitive individuals, which is a notable concern.
A range of additives found in the ice cream, including Natural Flavor, Monoglycerides, Soy Lecithin, and Glycerin, raise questions regarding their necessity and potential health implications. The product also contains Carrageenan and Propylene Glycol Monostearate, which are considered more harmful and have been linked to adverse effects.
The inclusion of Palm-derived ingredients, although not explicitly listed, would result in additional deductions due to the environmental and health concerns associated with palm oil production and consumption.
The combination of these factors leads to a recommendation to avoid this product. The score reflects the presence of multiple ingredients that are either non-organic, potentially harmful, or environmentally concerning. Our assessment aims to guide consumers toward healthier and more sustainable food choices, and this product does not meet the criteria we champion for a clean and wholesome diet.
Certifications:
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