Monin

Rated at 2/5 green leaves, the Monin Frosted Mint syrup has room for improvement in the realm of clean eating. This product is not organic and contains genetically modified (GMO) ingredients, which detracts from its overall cleanliness score. The presence of added sugars, specifically pure cane sugar, further reduces its standing on our scale. Compounding this, the syrup includes additional cane sugar, which is considered a less desirable form of sweetener in the context of a health-conscious diet.

The ingredient list is concise, yet it raises concerns with the inclusion of ‘natural flavors’, a term that often masks a variety of unspecified compounds and has led to a significant deduction in its score. The lack of transparency regarding these flavors is a critical factor in evaluating the product’s purity. While the syrup may avoid synthetic additives, the term ‘natural’ does not guarantee the absence of processing or the use of chemicals that might be involved in extracting these flavors.

Monin Frosted Mint’s reliance on non-organic and GMO constituents, coupled with its use of added sugars, positions it further away from the ideal of a clean food product. The syrup could benefit from a reformulation that addresses these concerns, potentially incorporating organic ingredients, non-GMO certification, and alternative natural sweeteners that would align more closely with the principles of clean eating.

The product’s current formulation does not align with the standards consumers may seek when looking for cleaner food options. By revising its ingredients to exclude GMOs, embracing organic certification, and reducing its reliance on added sugars, Monin Frosted Mint could significantly improve its standing. As it is, those seeking a cleaner, more natural syrup may need to look elsewhere.