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Starbucks American Menu
Flavor:
White Chocolate Macadamia Cream Cold Brew
Ingredients:
Ice, brewed coffee, macadamia cream [vanilla sweet cream (cream (cream, mono and diglycerides, carageenan), milk, vanilla syrup (sugar, water, natural flavors, potassium sorbate, citric acid)), white chocolate mocha sauce (sugar, condensed skim milk, coconut oil, cocoa butter, natural flavor, salt, potassium sorbate, monoglycerides), macadamia flavored syrup (sugar, water, natural flavors (macadamia nuts), salt, preservative: potassium sorbate, citric acid)], macadamia flavored syrup [sugar, water, natural flavors (macadamia nuts), salt, preservative: potassium sorbate, citric acid], toasted cookie topping [Sugar, cookie crumble (white rice flour, Oat Flour, Sugar, palm oil, invert sugar, natural flavor, Baking Soda), natural flavors, salt, fruit and Vegetable Juice concentrate for color (apple, carrot), corn protein glaze, turmeric (for color)]
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Starbucks American Menu White Chocolate Macadamia Cream Cold Brew falls short of cleaner food standards due to its composition of non-organic, GMO, and additive-laden ingredients. This beverage does not qualify as organic and contains genetically modified components, both of which lead to deductions in its overall health score.
The inclusion of added sugars is a significant concern, with sugar present in multiple forms throughout the ingredient list, such as in the vanilla syrup and white chocolate mocha sauce. Citric acid, often used as a preservative or to add tartness, also contributes to the sugar content. The product’s reliance on non-organic ingredients further diminishes its standing as a clean food option.
Moreover, the presence of potentially harmful additives, including various natural flavors and diglycerides, raises additional health concerns. These substances, along with potassium sorbate used as a preservative, detract from the product’s natural quality. The drink contains known harmful additives like carrageenan, which has been linked to digestive issues and inflammation, warranting the most significant point reduction in its evaluation.
The product also includes oils that are considered harmful, such as palm oil. The environmental impact of palm oil cultivation, coupled with health implications, makes its use problematic. The toasted cookie topping, which contains palm oil, contributes to the overall negative assessment.
This Starbucks beverage is not recommended due to its low green leaf rating, which reflects its composition of non-organic ingredients, GMOs, added sugars, and harmful additives and oils. The product’s ingredient list clearly shows the use of multiple substances that are best avoided by those seeking cleaner, healthier food options. Consumers are advised to seek alternatives that prioritize organic ingredients, avoid GMOs, and eliminate unnecessary additives and harmful oils for a more wholesome dietary choice.
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