Van Leeuwen

Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Van Leeuwen Vegan Choc Chip Cookie Dough is a plant-based frozen dessert. This product is not organic and contains a range of ingredients that raise concerns according to our criteria for cleaner food options.

Starting with the base, oat milk and coconut cream provide the creamy texture typical of ice cream, while wheat flour contributes to the cookie dough chunks. However, the inclusion of cane sugar and molasses leads to points deducted due to added sugars, which are considered less healthy options. Tapioca syrup is another sweetener present in the list, further impacting the score negatively as it is classified under more harmful added sugars.

The product also includes a variety of fats, such as coconut oil and canola oil. Canola oil, in particular, is flagged due to potential health implications, resulting in a deduction. As for additives, soy lecithin is used as an emulsifier but is considered potentially harmful in our assessment criteria.

Furthermore, the absence of organic certification contributes to a lower score. While the product uses non-GMO ingredients—a positive aspect—it is not enough to offset the deductions made for the other ingredients.

The Van Leeuwen Vegan Choc Chip Cookie Dough, despite being a vegan option, falls short in our evaluation for cleaner, healthier food products. The presence of added sugars, potentially harmful oils, and certain additives are the primary reasons for its low rating. Consumers seeking the healthiest food options might prefer to avoid this product, as it carries the lowest recommendation on our green leaf scale.