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Tillamook
Flavor:
Dark Chocolate & Red Raspberry
Ingredients:
Cream, Milk, Sugar, Skim Milk, Water, Tapioca syrup, Cocoa (processed with alkali), Pasteurized Egg Yolks, Raspberries, Concentrated Raspberry Puree, Cornstarch, Raspberry Puree, Citric Acid, Natural Flavor, Guar Gum, Fruit and Vegetable Juice (color), Locust Bean Gum
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Tillamook Dark Chocolate & Red Raspberry falls at the lowest end of our clean food scale. This product is not organic and contains genetically modified ingredients, which significantly impacts its score. Additionally, the presence of added sugars, such as sugar and citric acid, further reduces its standing on our scale. The inclusion of tapioca syrup, a form of added sugar considered more harmful, and the use of potentially harmful additives like natural flavor, contribute to its low rating.
The ingredient list begins with cream and milk, which are primary components of this dairy product. However, the addition of sugar and skim milk raises concerns due to the added sugars. Water and tapioca syrup appear next, with the latter being a sweetener that often acts as a corn syrup substitute. The product’s chocolate flavor comes from cocoa processed with alkali, which is a common method for Dutch-processing cocoa to reduce acidity. Pasteurized egg yolks are included as a stabilizer and an emulsifier.
Raspberries and concentrated raspberry puree provide the fruit component, while cornstarch serves as a thickener. Citric acid, which is often used for flavor or as a preservative, is counted among the added sugars. The term “natural flavor” is broad and often points to undisclosed mixtures of flavoring substances, which may be of concern to consumers seeking transparency. Guar gum and locust bean gum are used as thickening and gelling agents.
Color is derived from fruit and vegetable juice, which is a natural alternative to synthetic food dyes. However, the overall composition of this product does not align with the criteria for cleaner food options as defined by our rating system. The Tillamook Dark Chocolate & Red Raspberry is heavily penalized for its non-organic status, GMO ingredients, multiple forms of added sugars, and the inclusion of potentially harmful additives. As such, we advise consumers to opt for cleaner alternatives that better meet the standards for health and transparency.
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