Edy’s
Flavor:
Slow Churned French Vanilla
Ingredients:
Non-Fat Milk, Sugar, Cream, Corn Syrup, Egg Yolks, Whey, Polydextrose, Soluble Corn Fiber, Mono and Diglycerides, Carob Bean Gum, Guar Gum, Ground Vanilla Beans, Natural Flavor, Annatto Color, Vitamin A Palmitate.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Awarded a rating of 1 out of 5 green leaves, Edy’s Slow Churned French Vanilla ice cream falls significantly short of meeting the standards for cleaner food options. This product is not organic, and it does not use non-GMO ingredients, which are foundational criteria for a healthier food choice. The presence of added sugars, including sugar and more problematic sweeteners such as dextrose and corn syrup, further detracts from its nutritional profile. The inclusion of potentially harmful additives and the absence of a statement regarding palm oil usage raise additional concerns.
Scrutinizing the ingredients list reveals that the ice cream contains non-fat milk, cream, egg yolks, and whey, which are typical in many dairy-based desserts. However, the addition of polydextrose and soluble corn fiber indicates the use of synthetic fibers, which are often incorporated to increase fiber content or reduce sugar levels but may not align with cleaner eating principles. The presence of mono and diglycerides, carob bean gum, and guar gum points to added emulsifiers and thickeners, common in processed foods to improve texture and stability.
The use of ground vanilla beans and annatto color shows an attempt to include natural elements for flavor and color. Nonetheless, the inclusion of ‘natural flavor’ raises questions about the source and processing of this ingredient, as it is a term that encompasses a broad range of substances not always aligned with clean eating. Moreover, the absence of an organic certification and the potential use of genetically modified ingredients contribute to the product’s low rating.
The product is fortified with vitamin A palmitate, which is a common practice to boost the nutritional value of foods. However, this does not compensate for the other less desirable ingredients.
Edy’s Slow Churned French Vanilla is not recommended for those seeking cleaner, more natural food options. The combination of non-organic ingredients, added sugars, and potentially harmful additives does not align with the criteria for a high green leaf rating. Consumers prioritizing health and clean eating are advised to consider alternative products that better meet these standards.
Certifications:
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