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Chocolate Fudge Brownie Low Fat Frozen Yogurt
Ingredients:
Nonfat Milk, Sugar, Chocolate Fudge (Corn Syrup, Water, Sweet Whey, Cocoa Processed With Alkali, Modified Corn Starch, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Potassium Sorbate), Cultured Nonfat Milk, Brownie Pieces (Margarine [palm Oil, Water, Soybean Oil, Salt, Mono & Diglycerides, Annatto (Color), Artificial Butter Flavor, Vitamin A Palmitate], Sugar, Enriched Wheat Flour [flour, Thiamine Mononitrate, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Riboflavin, Folic Acid], Fructose, Liquid Pasteurized Eggs, Cocoa Processed With Alkali, Water, Brown Sugar, Cocoa, Corn Starch, Soy Lecithin, Baking Powder [sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Corn Starch, Monocalcium Phosphate], Vanilla Extract, Salt), Corn Syrup, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Cocoa Processed With Alkali, Cocoa, Modified Corn Starch, Mono & Diglycerides, Locust Bean Gum, Cellulose Gum, Guar Gum, Carrageenan, Caramel Color, Salt And Red 40.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Hood Chocolate Fudge Brownie Low Fat Frozen Yogurt presents itself as a less-than-optimal choice for those seeking cleaner food options. This rating reflects the product’s extensive use of non-organic and GMO ingredients, alongside a plethora of added sugars and potentially harmful additives.
The frozen yogurt is not organic and contains genetically modified ingredients, which already positions it unfavorably for health-conscious consumers. The addition of multiple forms of sugar—including brown sugar, fructose, corn syrup, and notably high fructose corn syrup—further detracts from its nutritional profile. These sweeteners are notorious for their negative impact on health when consumed in excess.
Moreover, the ingredient list reveals the inclusion of several controversial additives. Artificial flavors, mono and diglycerides, enriched wheat flour, soy lecithin, and potassium sorbate all contribute to the product’s low rating. The presence of caramel color and Red 40 is particularly concerning due to their association with health risks and the ongoing debate about their safety.
The product also contains oils that are considered harmful, specifically soybean and palm oils. The environmental impact of palm oil production, as well as the health implications of consuming certain oils, cannot be overlooked.
Lastly, high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is a significant ingredient in this frozen yogurt. HFCS has been linked to numerous health issues, including obesity and diabetes, and its presence in high quantities is a major factor in the product’s low score.
Given these considerations, the Hood Chocolate Fudge Brownie Low Fat Frozen Yogurt is rated as a product to avoid for those in search of cleaner, more wholesome food options. The array of undesirable ingredients overshadows any potential benefits of a low-fat label, positioning the product at the bottom of the scale for health-conscious consumers.
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