Edy’s
Flavor:
Slow Churned Nestlé® Drumstick® Sundae Cone
Ingredients:
Non-Fat Milk, Corn Syrup, Chocolate Fudge, (Sugar, Skim Milk, Corn Syrup, Water, Cream, Cocoa Processed with Alkali, Palm Oil, Chocolate, Modified Tapioca Starch, Sodium Alginate), Sugar, Cream, Chocolatey Coated Cone Pieces (Coconut Oil, Sugar, Waffle Cone Pieces [Wheat Flour, Sugar, Soybean Oil, Soy Lecithin, Salt], Cocoa, Cocoa Processed with Alkali, Natural Flavor), Chocolatey Coated Peanuts (Peanuts, Sugar, Coconut Oil, Cocoa Processed with Alkali, Cocoa, Salt, Soy Lecithin, Natural Flavors), 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:
This product earns a rating of 1/5 green leaves, signaling a strong recommendation to avoid it based on its composition and lack of adherence to cleaner food standards. The Edy’s Slow Churned Nestlé® Drumstick® Sundae Cone is not organic and is made with GMO ingredients. It contains a high level of added sugars, including both sugar and corn syrup. Beyond these sugars, the product includes a range of additives such as natural flavors, monoglycerides, soy lecithin, and xanthan gum, which contribute to its low score. More concerning are the known harmful additives like carrageenan, propylene glycol, and maltodextrin. The presence of soybean oil and palm oil, which are considered harmful oils, further diminishes the product’s standing.
The ingredient list reveals a collection of elements that are at odds with a cleaner eating philosophy. Non-fat milk and cream are the base of this ice cream product, but they are overshadowed by a multitude of processed components. The chocolatey coated cone pieces and peanuts add texture but come with their own set of concerns due to the oils and processing methods used.
The product is not only non-organic but also includes GMOs, which are often avoided by those seeking cleaner food options. The combination of added sugars and potentially harmful additives raises questions about the product’s nutritional value. The use of known harmful additives and oils solidifies its position at the lower end of the green leaf rating scale.
This ice cream sundae cone reflects a composition that aligns poorly with the values of health-conscious consumers looking for purer, less processed food choices. The 1/5 green leaves rating is a clear indicator that this product falls short of providing a clean eating option and is best left out of a health-focused diet.
Certifications:
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