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Flavor:
Iced Mocha
Ingredients:
Whole Milk Ingredients: Milk, Vitamin D3 Added. Ice Chocolate Syrup Ingredients: Sugar, Water, Chocolate Liquor, Caramel Color, Contains 2% Or Less: Natural Flavors, Vanilla Extract, Salt, Gellan Gum, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate (preservative). Water Whipped Light Cream Ingredients: Cream, Nonfat Milk, Milk, Liquid Sugar, Contains 2% Or Less: Mono And Diglycerides, Natural Flavors, Carrageenan. Whipping Propellant (nitrous Oxide). Espresso Chocolate Drizzle Ingredients: Corn Syrup, Dextrose, Water, Sugar, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Coconut Oil, Cocoa (processed With Alkali), Modified Food Starch, Nonfat Milk, Natural Flavors, Salt, Gellan Gum, Disodium Phosphate, Potassium Sorbate (preservative), Soy Lecithin.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the McDonald’s Menu Iced Mocha falls short in providing a cleaner, healthier beverage choice. This iced mocha is not organic and lacks non-GMO ingredients, raising concerns for those seeking natural options. The inclusion of added sugars, such as sugar and citric acid, along with more harmful sweeteners like dextrose and corn syrup, significantly detracts from its nutritional profile.
Furthermore, the product contains a range of additives. Ingredients such as natural flavors, diglycerides, gellan gum, soy lecithin, and potassium sorbate contribute to the low rating. Caramel color and carrageenan, known for their potential health risks, are particularly worrying inclusions.
The McDonald’s Iced Mocha’s composition is a blend of whole milk, ice, chocolate syrup, whipped light cream, espresso, and chocolate drizzle. The whole milk is fortified with vitamin D3, while the chocolate syrup and drizzle feature a mix of sweeteners and preservatives. Gellan gum and carrageenan, found in the syrup and cream, are used as thickeners and stabilizers but have been linked to digestive discomfort in some individuals.
The presence of these ingredients suggests that the beverage is far from the clean eating ethos. The non-organic milk, the use of various sweeteners, and the assortment of additives all contribute to the minimal green leaf rating.
For those prioritizing clean and healthy food options, the McDonald’s Menu Iced Mocha does not align with such values. Its composition is indicative of a product that prioritizes flavor and shelf-life over nutritional content and health implications. Consumers are advised to consider alternative beverages that adhere to a higher standard of ingredient quality and healthfulness.
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