Tillamook

This product receives a 1/5 green leaf rating. The Tillamook Salted Caramel Ice Cream Sandwich is a non-organic treat that utilizes both GMO ingredients and added sugars, including brown sugar and sugar. The presence of these elements, along with potentially harmful additives like natural flavor, enriched flour, soy lecithin, and caramel color, detracts significantly from its healthfulness. Furthermore, it contains caramel color, which is recognized as a known harmful additive. The inclusion of vegetable oils, which may consist of palm oil, further diminishes its standing.

The ice cream sandwich is not organic, which results in a lower score on our health-focused scale. GMO ingredients are another critical factor that impacts the product’s rating, as we prioritize non-GMO foods for their perceived health benefits and environmental sustainability. Added sugars contribute to the negative rating due to their association with various health issues when consumed in excess.

The product’s ingredient list also features a range of additives. Natural flavor and soy lecithin are commonly used in processed foods, but they are flagged in our evaluation for their potential health implications. Enriched flour, although fortified with certain B vitamins and iron, is processed and lacks the nutritional profile of whole grains. The presence of caramel color is particularly concerning, as it is often scrutinized for its possible health risks.

Vegetable oils, specifically those derived from palm, are noted for their environmental impact and are often processed in a way that may be detrimental to health. The use of these oils contributes to the product’s low score.

The Tillamook Salted Caramel Ice Cream Sandwich, with its array of non-preferred ingredients and additives, is assigned the lowest green leaf rating. We recommend consumers seek alternatives that align more closely with cleaner food principles. This product does not meet the standards we encourage for cleaner, healthier food options.