Hood

Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Hood Nantucket Nutty Cone falls at the bottom of our scale for cleaner food options. This rating reflects the product’s use of numerous ingredients that do not align with our standards for health and sustainability.

The product is not organic, and it lacks non-GMO certification, factors that significantly impact its score. Added sugars, including brown sugar and granulated sugar, contribute to its low rating, while the presence of corn syrup, a more concerning added sugar due to its processing and health implications, further reduces its standing.

Additionally, the Hood Nantucket Nutty Cone contains several ingredients that raise concerns. These include natural flavors and diglycerides, which are often synthesized and may have undisclosed components. Enriched wheat flour and soy lecithin, commonly used in processed foods, are also present and contribute to the product’s low score. Potassium sorbate, used as a preservative, is another additive that we find undesirable in cleaner food options.

The inclusion of various oils deemed harmful further diminishes the product’s rating. Peanut, canola, soybean, and palm oils are used in this ice cream cone, each with its own environmental or health concerns. Whether due to sustainability issues, as with palm oil, or the potential for unhealthy fat profiles, as with canola and soybean oils, these ingredients do not meet our criteria for clean eating.

The Hood Nantucket Nutty Cone, given its ingredient profile, receives our lowest possible green leaf rating. It is abundant in additives, sugars, and oils that we consider detrimental to both health and the environment. For those seeking cleaner, more sustainable food choices, this product does not meet the necessary standards and is best avoided. Our analysis suggests that there are better options available that align more closely with the values of health-conscious consumers and environmental stewards.