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Flavor:
Strawberry Crème Frappuccino® Blended Beverage
Ingredients:
Ice, milk, crème frappuccino syrup [sugar, water, natural flavor, salt, xanthan gum, potassium sorbate, citric acid], strawberry puree sauce [strawberry puree, white grape juice concentrate, water, fruit and Vegetable Juice for color, natural flavors, xanthan gum, citric acid], whipped cream [cream (cream, mono and diglycerides, carageenan), vanilla syrup (sugar, water, natural flavors, potassium sorbate, citric acid)], classic syrup [sugar, water, natural flavors, potassium sorbate, citric acid]
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 2/5 green leaves, the Starbucks American Menu Strawberry Crème Frappuccino® Blended Beverage falls short of meeting the standards for cleaner food options. This product is not organic and contains genetically modified (GMO) ingredients, which significantly reduces its score. Additionally, the presence of added sugars detracts from its healthfulness, considering the negative impact excessive sugar consumption has on health.
The ingredient list reveals the use of several non-organic components, including a crème Frappuccino syrup and strawberry puree sauce that both contain added sugars. These syrups contribute to the high sugar content of the beverage. The inclusion of natural flavors and potassium sorbate in both the whipped cream and classic syrup raises concerns, as these additives may have questionable health effects.
More alarming are the potentially harmful additives such as mono and diglycerides, which are commonly used as emulsifiers in food products but have controversial health implications. Xanthan gum, used as a thickening agent, is another additive that some may prefer to avoid despite its widespread acceptance as a safe food additive.
The most concerning ingredient is carrageenan, found in the whipped cream. Carrageenan has been linked to gastrointestinal inflammation and other digestive issues, earning it a significant deduction in the evaluation process for its known negative health effects.
The Starbucks American Menu Strawberry Crème Frappuccino® Blended Beverage contains a multitude of ingredients that do not align with a clean eating philosophy. Consumers seeking healthier, cleaner food alternatives are likely to pass on this product. The score reflects the need for a recipe reformulation that emphasizes organic ingredients, eliminates GMOs, reduces added sugars, and avoids both potentially and known harmful food additives. Only through such changes can the product improve its standing and become a better option for those looking for cleaner food choices.
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