Monin

Rated at 1 out of 5 green leaves, the Monin Blue Raspberry scores poorly on our clean food criteria. This product is not organic and contains genetically modified ingredients, which immediately reduces its standing on our scale. Furthermore, the presence of added sugars, specifically pure cane sugar, exacerbates the product’s low score due to our stringent standards against harmful sweeteners.

The Monin Blue Raspberry also incorporates artificial flavors and colorants, specifically FD&C Blue #1, which are ingredients our rating system penalizes for their potential negative health impacts. The inclusion of natural and artificial flavors, which often consist of undisclosed chemical mixtures, along with the preservative potassium sorbate, further diminishes the product’s score. These additives are commonly used in the food industry, but they do not align with the cleaner food options we advocate for.

The product’s ingredient list does not mention high fructose corn syrup, yet it’s penalized under this category. This may be an oversight as the listed ingredients do not confirm its presence. However, the product’s overall composition, with its reliance on non-organic, GMO, and artificial components, firmly places it at the bottom of our rating scale.

Our assessment aims to guide consumers towards healthier, more natural food choices. By providing a transparent evaluation based on the product’s ingredients, we maintain a commitment to promoting cleaner food options. The Monin Blue Raspberry, with its array of additives and lack of organic credentials, falls short of meeting the standards for a healthier alternative in the current marketplace, hence the low green leaf rating. Consumers seeking cleaner food options would be well-advised to consider other products that align more closely with the principles of natural ingredients and overall healthfulness.