Edy’s
Flavor:
Orange Cream Sherbet
Ingredients:
Skim Milk, Sugar, Corn Syrup, Water, Orange Juice From Concentrate (water, Orange Juice Concentrate), Cream, Citric Acid, Dextrose, Guar Gum, Modified Cellulose, Mono And Diglycerides, Ascorbic Acid (vitamin C), Carob Bean Gum, Natural Flavor, Sorbitol, Turmeric Oleoresin Color, Beta Carotene Color, Modified Corn Starch, Pectin, Beet Juice Color. Vanilla Light Ice Cream: Skim Milk, Corn Syrup, Sugar, Cream, Maltodextrin, Whey Protein Concentrate, Propylene Glycol Monostearate, Guar Gum, Monoglycerides, Xanthan Gum, Carrageenan, Natural Flavor, Annatto Color, Vitamin A Palmitate.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Edy’s Orange Cream Sherbet receives a green leaf rating of 1 out of 5, marking it as a product to avoid for those seeking cleaner food options. The sherbet is not organic and contains genetically modified (GMO) ingredients, which detracts from its clean food status.
The presence of added sugars, including sugar and citric acid, contributes to its low rating. The product also includes a variety of other sweeteners such as dextrose, sorbitol, and corn syrup, which are considered more harmful forms of added sugar. These ingredients are often linked to negative health effects when consumed in excess.
Furthermore, Edy’s Orange Cream Sherbet contains several additives that raise concerns. Natural flavors, which are unspecified and can come from various sources, are included along with diglycerides and monoglycerides, both of which act as emulsifiers. Xanthan gum, a thickening agent, is also present. These components are often scrutinized for their potential health impacts.
Particularly worrisome are the known harmful additives found in the product. Carrageenan, propylene glycol, and maltodextrin are among these ingredients, and they have been associated with adverse health effects in some studies.
While the product does not contain harmful oils such as palm oil, the overall combination of non-organic ingredients, GMOs, multiple forms of added sugars, and questionable additives leads to its low score. Consumers are advised to consider alternative options that align better with a clean eating philosophy.
The green leaf rating system is designed to guide consumers towards healthier, cleaner eating choices, and Edy’s Orange Cream Sherbet falls short of these standards. The product’s ingredient list reflects a composition that is inconsistent with the goal of providing clean, wholesome food options in today’s market.
Certifications:
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