Hood Golden Vanilla

Hood

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Ingredients:

Milk, Cream, Sugar, Corn Syrup, Nonfat Milk, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Whey, Vanilla Extract, Mono & Diglycerides, Guar Gum, Locust Bean Gum, Polysorbate 80, Carrageenan And Annatto (Color).

Rating:     We Avoid

Ingredient Score:

Rated at 1/5 green leaves, Hood Golden Vanilla is a product that our evaluation process deems advisable to avoid. This ice cream is not organic, contains genetically modified ingredients, and is laden with multiple types of added sugars, including high fructose corn syrup, which has a notably negative impact on health.

The ingredients list reveals the presence of several components that raise concerns. Non-organic milk and cream serve as the base of the ice cream, but the addition of both sugar and high fructose corn syrup significantly increases the sugar content. The use of corn syrup, an additional layer of sweetening, further detracts from the product’s nutritional profile.

Beyond the sweeteners, Hood Golden Vanilla includes additives such as mono and diglycerides, which, although common in processed foods, have potential health implications. More alarming is the inclusion of carrageenan, an additive that has been linked to gastrointestinal inflammation and other health issues.

The product also contains artificial color in the form of annatto, as well as thickeners like guar gum and locust bean gum, and the emulsifier polysorbate 80. While these ingredients are generally recognized as safe, their necessity and impact on overall health are debated.

Given the presence of these ingredients, the product earns its low rating. The score reflects the accumulation of concerns regarding the non-organic nature of the product, the inclusion of GMOs, multiple types of added sugars, and various additives. The product’s composition aligns with the types of items our website advises consumers to steer clear of in the pursuit of cleaner, healthier food options. Hood Golden Vanilla, as it stands, is not recommended for those seeking to minimize their intake of added sugars and artificial additives in favor of a cleaner diet.

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