Jeni’s Ice Cream

This product receives a rating of 1/5 green leaves, reflecting its position at the lower end of the spectrum for cleaner food options. Jeni’s Ice Cream Cream Puff is a non-organic dessert item that incorporates multiple types of added sugars, including cane sugar, dextrose, and tapioca syrup. The presence of these sugars significantly impacts its healthfulness score. Furthermore, the product is not verified as non-GMO, which further detracts from its rating.

The ingredient list reveals the use of natural flavors, a term that encompasses a range of possible additives, which may be of concern to consumers seeking transparency and simplicity in their food products. Additionally, the inclusion of enriched wheat flour, while common in many processed foods, is another factor that contributes negatively to the product’s score, as it indicates the flour has been stripped of its natural nutrients and then fortified.

Jeni’s Ice Cream Cream Puff also contains pastry flakes that involve nonfat dry milk and unsalted butter, which are common in bakery items but are not aligned with the criteria for high-scoring products on our scale. The cream and nonfat milk listed as primary ingredients are standard for ice cream but do not improve the product’s score due to the overall composition and lack of organic certification.

The assessment of Jeni’s Ice Cream Cream Puff leads to the advice to avoid this product for those seeking cleaner, more healthful food options. The evaluation is based on a stringent set of standards aimed at identifying and endorsing products that are organic, free from GMOs, and devoid of added sugars and potentially harmful additives. This ice cream does not meet the established criteria for a higher rating and therefore is positioned as a less desirable choice within the crowded and often unhealthy market of food products.