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Flavor:
Orange Sherbet
Ingredients:
Water, Milk, Sugar, Corn Syrup, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Concentrated Orange Juice, Whey, Natural Flavor, Citric Acid, Nonfat Milk, Locust Bean Gum, Guar Gum, Mono & Diglycerides, Cellulose Gum, Polysorbate 80, Annatto (Color) And Red 40.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, Hood Orange Sherbet falls significantly short of our standards for cleaner food options. This product is not organic, which immediately costs it in our rating system. The presence of GMO ingredients further detracts from its score, signaling a departure from the natural, unmodified foods we prioritize.
The ingredient list reveals multiple instances of added sugars, including sugar, citric acid, and fructose. These contribute to the product’s low rating as we aim to minimize added sugars in the pursuit of healthful eating. Corn syrup, a more harmful added sugar, is also included, exacerbating the product’s departure from our guidelines for clean eating.
Hood Orange Sherbet also contains a range of potentially harmful additives. Natural flavor and diglycerides, while common in many processed foods, are flagged in our review process for their lack of transparency and potential health implications. The inclusion of the artificial color Red 40 is particularly concerning, as it is a known harmful additive with links to negative health effects.
Most notably, high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is a primary ingredient. HFCS is associated with various health issues and is a significant factor in the product’s low score. The presence of HFCS alone heavily impacts the overall rating due to its prominence in discussions around unhealthy food additives.
The product’s ingredient list, which includes nonfat milk, whey, and concentrated orange juice, is overshadowed by these negative components. Despite containing some traditional sherbet ingredients, the abundance of additives and sugars cannot be overlooked.
Hood Orange Sherbet, with a 1/5 green leaf rating, represents a choice that does not align with the values of cleaner, healthier food options. Our assessment points to a product laden with additives and sugars that consumers seeking better alternatives should avoid. This product stands as a clear example of what we aim to help health-conscious individuals steer clear of in a market saturated with unhealthy options.
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