Jeni’s Ice Cream

Jeni’s Ice Cream Green Mint Chip earns a 2/5 green leaves rating on our website, signaling that it falls short of our clean food standards. This product, while featuring organic milk and cream, fails to fully commit to organic ingredients across the board. Additionally, it includes genetically modified (GMO) components, which is a significant drawback for consumers seeking non-GMO options.

The presence of added sugars such as cane sugar and tapioca syrup further detracts from the product’s healthfulness. These ingredients are not only added sugars but are also considered more harmful types of sweeteners, contributing to the low score. Furthermore, the product incorporates honey, which, although a natural sweetener, still counts as added sugar.

The use of whole pumpkin extract, whole apple extract, and spirulina extract for coloring is noteworthy as these are natural color sources. However, the positive aspects of these natural ingredients are overshadowed by the negatives of the GMOs and added sugars.

The peppermint oil used for flavoring is a natural ingredient, aligning with cleaner food principles. Yet, this alone is not enough to elevate the overall quality of the product within our strict evaluation criteria.

Consumers seeking cleaner ice cream options may find the product’s ingredient list unsatisfactory. The reliance on non-organic and GMO ingredients, coupled with the inclusion of added sugars, positions this ice cream in a less favorable light compared to products that adhere to stricter organic and non-GMO standards, and that minimize or eliminate added sugars.

Jeni’s Ice Cream Green Mint Chip has room for improvement to meet the cleaner food criteria that health-conscious consumers are increasingly demanding. By opting for entirely organic ingredients, avoiding GMOs, and reducing or substituting added sugars, the product could potentially achieve a higher green leaf rating and appeal to a market looking for healthier, cleaner food options.