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Van Leeuwen
Flavor:
Malted Cookie Dough Shake
Ingredients:
Cream, Milk, Cane Sugar, Egg Yolks, Wheat Flour, Cocoa Beans, Cocoa Butter, Malted Barley, Water, Canola Oil, Coconut Oil, Molasses, Tapioca Flour, Vanilla Extract, Sea Salt, Sunflower Lecithin, Soy Lecithin, Baking Soda, Salt, Vanilla Bean.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Van Leeuwen Malted Cookie Dough Shake presents itself as a less desirable choice for those seeking cleaner food options. The product is not organic, which detracts from its overall score, as our criteria emphasize the importance of organic ingredients in contributing to a healthier product. Additionally, the shake includes genetically modified ingredients, further impacting its rating negatively.
The inclusion of added sugars, specifically molasses and cane sugar, is a significant factor in the assessment, with cane sugar being noted as a more harmful type of added sugar. These sweetening agents are commonly associated with health concerns when consumed in excess, and their presence in this product detracts from its nutritional value.
Furthermore, the shake contains soy lecithin, an additive often used as an emulsifier in food products. While soy lecithin is generally recognized as safe by regulatory agencies, it is considered potentially harmful in the context of our scoring system, which prioritizes ingredients that are as close to their natural state as possible.
Another ingredient that affects the product’s score is canola oil. Despite its widespread use, canola oil is often viewed with skepticism by those advocating for cleaner eating, due to its processing methods and the potential for it to contain trans fats.
The ingredients list also includes items like cream, milk, egg yolks, wheat flour, cocoa beans, cocoa butter, malted barley, water, coconut oil, tapioca flour, vanilla extract, sea salt, sunflower lecithin, baking soda, salt, and vanilla bean. While some of these ingredients may be considered wholesome, their benefits are overshadowed by the presence of the aforementioned additives and non-organic components.
The Van Leeuwen Malted Cookie Dough Shake, with its low green leaf rating, is not recommended for consumers prioritizing clean eating. Our evaluation process identifies this product as one that falls short of the standards set for a healthier, cleaner food option due to its content of non-organic, GMO, and potentially harmful ingredients.
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