Monin

Awarded a 1/5 green leaf rating, the Monin Sugar Free Raspberry syrup is a product that our review process identifies as one to avoid. This rating reflects the presence of multiple ingredients that do not align with the goal of offering cleaner food options.

The syrup is not organic, and it does not use non-GMO ingredients, which are two key factors in achieving a higher green leaf score. Additionally, the inclusion of Erythritol and Sucralose as sweeteners negatively impacts the product’s rating. Erythritol, while a common sugar alcohol used as a sugar substitute, still counts as an added sugar. Sucralose, a widely used artificial sweetener, raises further concerns due to its synthetic nature.

Moreover, the Monin Sugar Free Raspberry syrup contains additives that are considered potentially harmful. ‘Natural and artificial flavors’ is a broad term that can encompass a range of substances, some of which may not be conducive to clean eating. The presence of Potassium Sorbate as a preservative also detracts from the product’s overall score. While Potassium Sorbate is recognized as safe by regulatory agencies, it is still scrutinized in clean eating circles.

The product’s score is most heavily impacted by the inclusion of artificial flavors. These are deemed known harmful additives within our scoring system, reflecting a strong stance against synthetic components in food products.

The Monin Sugar Free Raspberry syrup, therefore, falls at the lowest end of our rating scale. It embodies several characteristics that our scoring system targets for deduction, such as the lack of organic certification, use of GMOs, added sugars, and the presence of both potentially and known harmful additives. Our assessment points to a preference for cleaner, more natural alternatives that are free from these elements.