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Flavor:
Java Chip Frappuccino® Blended Beverage
Ingredients:
Ice, milk, coffee frappuccino syrup [Sugar, water, natural flavor, salt, xanthan gum, potassium sorbate, citric acid], whipped cream [cream (cream, mono and diglycerides, carageenan), vanilla syrup (Sugar, water, natural flavors, potassium sorbate, citric acid)], coffee, mocha sauce [water, Sugar, cocoa processed with alkali, natural flavor], frappuccino chips [confectionery coating (Sugar, palm kernel and palm oils, cocoa processed with alkali, soy lecithin, vanilla, milk), cocoa (processed with alkali, 9%), cookie crumbs (unbleached unenriched wheat flour, Sugar, palm and palm kernel oil, cocoa processed with alkali, chocolate mass, salt, sodium bicarbonate, soy lecithin, natural flavor), chocolate mass (2%), and salt], chocolate cookie grind topping [sugar, Enriched Flour (wheat flour, Niacin, reduced iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, folic acid), palm and palm kernel oil, cocoa processed with alkali, salt, sodium bicarbonate, soy lecithin, natural flavor]), chocolate mass (2%), and salt
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
The Starbucks American Menu Java Chip Frappuccino® Blended Beverage earns a rating of 1/5 green leaves on our scale for cleaner food options. This assessment reflects the beverage’s composition of ingredients that do not align with the standards of health and wellness promoted by our website.
The product is not organic, and it does not use non-GMO ingredients, which detracts from its overall score. Added sugars are present in multiple forms, including sugar and citric acid, contributing to the product’s low rating. The inclusion of potentially harmful additives such as natural flavors, diglycerides, enriched wheat flour, soy lecithin, xanthan gum, and potassium sorbate further diminish its standing. Of particular concern is the presence of carrageenan, a known harmful additive that significantly impacts the product’s score.
Additionally, the use of palm kernel oil and palm oil raises questions regarding environmental sustainability and health implications. These oils are not only associated with deforestation and habitat destruction but also contain high levels of saturated fats.
The product’s ingredient list reveals a reliance on components that are not in line with our criteria for cleaner eating. The presence of non-organic and GMO ingredients, added sugars, potentially harmful additives, a known harmful additive, and environmentally questionable oils solidifies its position at the lower end of our rating scale.
The beverage’s composition suggests a prioritization of flavor and texture over nutritional value and environmental responsibility. Consumers seeking cleaner food options are advised to consider alternatives that better align with the principles of health, wellness, and sustainability. The 1/5 green leaf rating indicates that there are far more suitable choices available for those looking to make healthier and more environmentally conscious decisions in their food selections.
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