Halo Top
Flavor:
Chocolate Caramel Brownie
Ingredients:
Ultrafiltered Skim Milk*, Skim Milk, Sugar, Soluble Corn Fiber, Erythritol, Cream, Cocoa Processed with Alkali, Vegetable Glycerine, Corn Syrup, Contains 1% or less of Natural Flavors, Milk, Water, Eggs, Palm Oil, Enriched Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Corn Starch, Inulin, Pectin, Salt, Soy Lecithin, Baking Soda, Vitamin A Palmitate, Stevia Leaf Extract (Reb M), Mono and Diglycerides, Xanthan Gum, Cellulose Gel, Cellulose Gum. *Not an ingredient in regular ice cream.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Halo Top Chocolate Caramel Brownie ice cream is positioned at the low end of the spectrum on our cleaner food options scale. This rating reflects a rigorous evaluation based on the product’s ingredients and manufacturing choices.
The product is not organic, a factor that significantly reduces its standing. Moreover, the absence of non-GMO ingredients further diminishes its score. The presence of multiple added sugars, such as sugar, erythritol, and stevia, weighs heavily against the product’s rating. Corn syrup, identified as a more harmful added sugar, is also a key ingredient, contributing to the low score.
A variety of potentially harmful additives are found within this food item. These include natural flavors, diglycerides, enriched wheat flour, soy lecithin, xanthan gum, and vegetable glycerine. Each of these components has been flagged for their potential negative impact on the quest for cleaner eating.
Harmful oils are another critical area of concern. Palm oil is present in the product, further eroding the score due to its controversial health and environmental implications.
The cumulative effect of these ingredients leads to the Halo Top Chocolate Caramel Brownie receiving the lowest possible green leaf rating. Our assessment indicates that this product falls short of the standards we advocate for healthier, cleaner food options. Consumers seeking cleaner alternatives are advised to consider other products that align more closely with the criteria for organic content, the absence of GMOs, reduced added sugars, and the omission of potentially harmful additives and oils. The Halo Top Chocolate Caramel Brownie, as it stands, does not meet the benchmarks set forth for a healthier, cleaner diet.
Certifications:
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