Hood Mint Chocolate Chip

Hood

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Ingredients:

Milk, Cream, Sugar, Corn Syrup, Chocolate Flavored Chips (Sugar [sugar, Corn Starch], Coconut Oil, Cocoa Processed With Alkali Butter Oil, Soy Lecithin, Natural Flavor, Milk), Nonfat Milk, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Whey, Natural Flavor, Mono & Diglycerides, Guar Gum, Locust Bean Gum, Polysorbate 80, Carrageenan, Yellow 5 And Blue 1.

Rating:     We Avoid

Ingredient Score:

Rated at 1/5 green leaves, Hood Mint Chocolate Chip ice cream falls significantly short of cleaner food standards. This rating reflects the product’s extensive use of non-organic ingredients, inclusion of genetically modified organisms (GMOs), and a high content of added sugars and harmful additives.

The product is not organic, leading to an immediate deduction in its rating. The absence of non-GMO ingredients further impacts its score, as it does not meet the criteria for those seeking GMO-free products. Added sugars in the form of sugar and high fructose corn syrup contribute to the negative assessment, with high fructose corn syrup being particularly concerning due to its association with various health issues.

Beyond these sugars, the ice cream contains corn syrup, which is another form of detrimental added sugar. The presence of potentially harmful additives such as natural flavors, mono and diglycerides, and soy lecithin raises additional red flags. These ingredients often mask a variety of unspecified chemicals and are generally seen as unnecessary in cleaner food options.

Most concerning are the known harmful additives found in the product. Carrageenan, Yellow 5, and Blue 1 are synthetic additives linked to adverse health effects. Their inclusion contributes significantly to the product’s low score.

The presence of artificial colors, specifically Yellow 5 and Blue 1, is also noteworthy. These are synthetic dyes that have been the subject of debate due to potential negative health impacts. While they are approved for use by regulatory agencies, many health-conscious consumers prefer to avoid them.

In light of these factors, the product’s 1/5 green leaves rating serves as a clear indicator that it does not align with the healthier, cleaner food options consumers might be seeking. The inclusion of various non-preferred ingredients makes Hood Mint Chocolate Chip ice cream a less desirable choice for those looking to avoid added sugars, GMOs, and artificial additives.

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