Jeni’s Ice Cream

Awarded 2/5 green leaves, Jeni’s Ice Cream Frosé Sorbet is a product that claims a spot in the healthier spectrum of frozen desserts but falls short in several areas. Despite its use of organic pear and strawberry purees, this sorbet fails to meet our standards for a clean food option. The presence of non-organic and potentially GMO ingredients detracts from its overall quality score.

The product contains added sugars, with both cane sugar and tapioca syrup contributing to the sweet taste. However, these sweeteners are not in alignment with our guidelines for healthful eating. Furthermore, the inclusion of ‘natural flavors’ raises concerns due to their ambiguous nature and the potential for hidden, unhealthy components within this catch-all term.

The use of fruit and vegetable extracts, such as beetroot, apple, and pumpkin, for natural coloring is a positive aspect, as it avoids synthetic dyes. Additionally, the presence of rosé wine offers a unique twist to the traditional sorbet formula.

Despite these attributes, the product’s reliance on added sugars and questionable additives overshadows its potential as a cleaner food option. The absence of full organic certification and the inclusion of GMOs further diminish its standing.

Jeni’s Ice Cream Frosé Sorbet could benefit from reformulation to exclude added sugars and ambiguous natural flavors. The pursuit of non-GMO certification would also enhance its credibility as a cleaner choice. While it does incorporate some natural ingredients, these positive elements are not enough to outweigh the negatives that impact its rating. As it stands, this sorbet does not align with the ideals of consumers seeking the cleanest food products on the market.