
Hood
Flavor:
Cow Chow
Ingredients:
Milk, Caramel Swirl (Corn Syrup, Buttermilk, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Sugar, Skim Milk, Butter, Pectin, Mono & Diglycerides, Sodium Bicarbonate, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Citrate), Corn Syrup, Sugar, Nonfat Milk, Chocolate Flavored Chips (Sugar [sugar, Corn Starch], Coconut Oil, Cocoa Processed With Alkali, Butter Oil, Soy Lecithin, Natural Flavor), Cream, Whey Protein Concentrate, Whey, Maltodextrin, Natural & Artificial Flavors, Tapioca Starch, Mono & Diglycerides, Guar Gum, Locust Bean Gum, Polysorbate 80, Carrageenan And Vitamin A Palmitate.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:

Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the ‘Hood Cow Chow’ falls short on our scale for cleaner food options. This product is not organic, contains GMO ingredients, and is laden with added sugars including high fructose corn syrup, which significantly reduces its score. The presence of non-organic ingredients results in a deduction, as does the use of GMOs.
The ingredient list reveals several types of added sugars, such as sugar and fructose, alongside high fructose corn syrup, which is particularly disconcerting due to its association with various health issues. This product also includes a range of additives like mono and diglycerides, soy lecithin, xanthan gum, and sodium citrate, which are considered potentially harmful. Moreover, the ingredient label lists artificial flavors and carrageenan, which are known to pose health risks.
In addition to these concerns, the product contains maltodextrin, a highly processed additive used to improve texture or flavor, which is another point of contention. The inclusion of palm oil derivative, Vitamin A Palmitate, further impacts the score negatively due to environmental and health concerns associated with palm oil production.
Given the composition of ‘Hood Cow Chow’, it is evident that it is far from what we would consider a clean food option. The abundance of added sugars, GMO ingredients, and harmful additives overshadow the basic nutritional value that milk, the primary ingredient, could provide.
Consumers seeking healthier alternatives might find this product unsuitable as it aligns poorly with the values of clean eating and sustainability. The product’s low green leaf rating reflects its position at the bottom of our recommendation list, and we advise customers to opt for food choices with higher ratings that promote better health and environmental stewardship.
Certifications:
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