Jeni’s Ice Cream
Flavor:
Skillet Cinnamon Roll
Ingredients:
Milk, Cream, Cane Sugar, Cinnamon Caramel Sauce [Heavy Cream, Brown Sugar, Sugar, Honey, Water, Corn Starch, Butter (Cream, Salt), Spices, Sea Salt, Lemon Juice Concentrate], Cream Cheese Icing [Cream Cheese (Pasteurized Milk and Cream, Salt, Carob Bean Gum, Cheese Culture), Tapioca Syrup, Sugar, Heavy Cream, Sea Salt, Citric Acid], Pastry [Unenriched Wheat Flour, Butter (Cream, Salt), Sugar, Eggs, Water, Natural Flavors], Nonfat Milk, Tapioca Syrup, Sea Salt, Natural Flavors, Cinnamon Oil
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Awarded 1/5 green leaves, Jeni’s Ice Cream Skillet Cinnamon Roll falls at the bottom of our clean food rating scale. This product is marketed as a decadent dessert option, featuring a blend of rich ingredients like milk, cream, cinnamon caramel sauce, and cream cheese icing. It includes a pastry component made with unenriched wheat flour and butter.
Our assessment raises concerns about several aspects of this product. Despite the use of organic milk, the absence of an entirely organic certification results in a lower rating. Furthermore, the product does not use non-GMO ingredients, which is another critical factor in our evaluation process.
The presence of added sugars significantly impacts the product’s score. Both brown sugar and sugar are listed in the ingredients, alongside citric acid, which is often used as a preservative or to add tartness. More detrimental to the score is the inclusion of cane sugar and tapioca syrup—both added sugars that we categorize as more harmful due to their processing and impact on health.
Additionally, the use of potentially harmful additives further diminishes the product’s standing. Natural flavors, a term that lacks transparency and can encompass a wide range of substances, are a point of concern. Other ingredients, such as enriched wheat flour and corn starch, contribute to the deduction of points.
Given the combination of these elements, Jeni’s Ice Cream Skillet Cinnamon Roll receives our lowest green leaf rating. We advise consumers seeking cleaner food options to consider alternatives that align more closely with health-conscious criteria. Our rigorous review process emphasizes the importance of transparency and the use of ingredients that support a healthier lifestyle.
Certifications:
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