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White Chocolate Mocha 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, white chocolate mocha sauce [sugar, condensed skim milk, coconut oil, cocoa butter, natural flavor, salt, potassium sorbate, monoglycerides]
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
This Starbucks American Menu White Chocolate Mocha Frappuccino® Blended Beverage earns a rating of 2/5 green leaves on our scale for cleaner food options. The drink does not qualify as organic and includes genetically modified ingredients, which detracts from its potential for a higher rating. Additionally, the presence of added sugars and a range of additives further lowers its score.
The ingredients list reveals several areas of concern for those seeking cleaner food options. The product is not organic, reducing its appeal to health-conscious consumers. Moreover, the lack of non-GMO ingredients is a significant drawback. Added sugars, found in both the frappuccino syrup and the vanilla syrup, contribute to the overall caloric content and are a common health concern.
Potentially harmful additives, including natural flavors and various emulsifiers such as diglycerides and monoglycerides, are present in the whipped cream and sauces. Xanthan gum and potassium sorbate are used as thickeners and preservatives, which, although commonly found in processed foods, are not ideal for a clean label. The inclusion of carrageenan, a controversial additive due to its potential inflammatory properties, is particularly notable and results in the most significant deduction of points.
The product’s formulation reflects a typical approach in the commercial beverage industry, prioritizing flavor and texture over the use of simple, wholesome ingredients. For a more healthful alternative, the recipe could be revised to include organic milk, remove artificial flavors and emulsifiers, exclude carrageenan, and reduce added sugars. Adopting these changes would greatly enhance the product’s standing on our scale.
The current composition of the Starbucks White Chocolate Mocha Frappuccino® Blended Beverage renders it suboptimal for those seeking cleaner, healthier food options. It carries only 2/5 green leaves, indicating that there is considerable room for improvement to meet the standards of our rating system.
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