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Jeni’s Ice Cream
Flavor:
Banana Cream Pudding
Ingredients:
Coconut Cream, Water, Cane Sugar, Vanilla Wafer Gravel [Gluten Free Flour (Sweet White Rice Flour, Whole Grain Brown Rice Flour, Potato Starch, Whole Grain Sweet White Sorghum Flour, Tapioca Starch/Flour, Xanthan Gum), Vegan Spread (Oil Blend {Coconut Oil, High Oleic Sunflower Oil, Palm Fruit Oil}, Water, Sunflower Lecithin, Tocopherols, Natural Flavor, Organic Annatto Extract {Color}), Sugar, Tapioca Syrup, Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Extract, Oat Flour (Whole Grain Oats), Brown Sugar, Gluten Free Baking Powder (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Cornstarch, Monocalcium Phosphate), Sea Salt], Tapioca Syrup, Banana Puree (Banana, Citric Acid, Ascorbic Acid), Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Extract, Turmeric (Color), Sea Salt, Carob Bean Gum, Sunflower Lecithin.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, Jeni’s Ice Cream Banana Cream Pudding falls short in providing a clean food option for health-conscious consumers. The product is not certified organic, which is a significant factor in its low rating. Furthermore, it does not utilize non-GMO ingredients, adding to its list of drawbacks. The presence of added sugars, such as brown sugar, sugar, and citric acid, further detracts from the product’s overall healthfulness. More concerning is the inclusion of cane sugar and tapioca syrup, which are considered even more harmful types of added sugars.
The ingredient list also reveals the use of potentially harmful additives like natural flavors and xanthan gum. These components are often scrutinized for their safety and potential health effects. Additionally, the product contains palm oil, which is not only linked to environmental concerns but also considered a less healthy oil option due to its saturated fat content.
Jeni’s Ice Cream Banana Cream Pudding also includes various other ingredients such as coconut cream, water, vanilla wafer gravel made with a blend of gluten-free flours, vegan spread, Madagascar bourbon vanilla extract, banana puree, turmeric for color, sea salt, carob bean gum, and sunflower lecithin. Despite some of these ingredients being less controversial, the overall composition of the ice cream does not align with the standards of cleaner food options sought by the health-conscious market.
The product’s low rating reflects its composition, which consists of multiple non-organic, GMO, and potentially harmful ingredients. For consumers seeking cleaner food alternatives, Jeni’s Ice Cream Banana Cream Pudding is not recommended. The assessment is based on the presence of ingredients that do not meet the criteria for a clean and healthy food product.
Certifications:
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