Jeni’s Ice Cream
Flavor:
Pop-tarts Frosted Brown Sugar Cinnamon
Ingredients:
Cream, Milk, Cane Sugar, Cinnamon Caramel Sauce [Cream, Brown Sugar, Sugar, Honey, Water, Corn Starch, Butter (Cream, Salt), Cinnamon, Sea Salt, Lemon Juice Concentrate], Shortbread [Unenriched Wheat Flour, Butter (Cream, Salt), Sugar, Water, Salt], Nonfat Milk, Tapioca Syrup, Brown Sugar, Sea Salt, Cinnamon, Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Extract, Citric Acid, Natural Flavors.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1 out of 5 green leaves, the Jeni’s Ice Cream Pop-tarts Frosted Brown Sugar Cinnamon falls significantly short of the cleaner food options that our website endorses. This product does not meet the criteria for offering a health-conscious choice to consumers due to its use of several ingredients not aligned with our standards for a wholesome diet.
The product is not organic, a factor that immediately impacts its rating. Furthermore, it does not use non-GMO ingredients, which is another key aspect of our evaluation process. The presence of added sugars, such as brown sugar and sugar, contributes negatively to the score. More concerning is the inclusion of cane sugar and tapioca syrup, both of which are categorized as harmful added sugars and detract further from the product’s overall healthfulness.
Additionally, the product contains potentially harmful additives. These include natural flavors, whose vague description raises questions about their origin and health impact. The use of unenriched wheat flour and corn starch also contributes to the lower score, as these ingredients do not align with our guidelines for clean eating.
This ice cream product is not recommended by our standards. It lacks the qualifications that we consider essential for a healthier food option. Consumers seeking alternatives that are organic, free from GMOs, and devoid of added and harmful sugars would be well-advised to look elsewhere. Our evaluation underscores the importance of carefully selecting food products that contribute positively to one’s diet, and unfortunately, this particular item does not meet the criteria for a cleaner, more healthful choice.
Certifications:
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