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Vegan Honeycomb Snickerdoodle Ice Cream Sandwich
Ingredients:
Cream, Milk, Cane Sugar, Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Sunflower Oil, Corn Syrup, Dark Brown Sugar, Egg Yolks, Rice Syrup, Coconut Oil, Buttermilk, Skim Milk, Butter, Salt, Natural Flavors, Fruit And Vegetable Color (Apple, Carrot, Hibiscus), Annatto (For Color), Baking Soda, Sunflower Lecithin, Soy Lecithin, Carob Bean Gum, Guar Gum.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Green Leaf Rating: 1/5
The Van Leewen Vegan Honeycomb Snickerdoodle Ice Cream Sandwich is a product that has earned the lowest rating of one out of five green leaves on our scale. This rating reflects the product’s composition and adherence to certain health standards we prioritize for cleaner food options. The product is not organic, and it also does not use non-GMO ingredients, which are significant factors in our assessment.
The ingredient list reveals the use of various added sugars such as brown sugar, cane sugar, and corn syrup. These sugars contribute to the overall caloric content and may impact blood sugar levels, which is a concern for consumers mindful of their sugar intake. Additionally, the presence of cane sugar and corn syrup, which are considered more harmful added sugars, further reduces the product’s score.
Beyond sugars, the product contains ingredients that raise flags, such as natural flavors and soy lecithin. While ‘natural flavors’ is a broad term that can encompass a range of substances, it often indicates an undisclosed mix of ingredients which may not align with the goal of transparency and healthfulness. Soy lecithin is used as an emulsifier but is a concern for those avoiding soy or seeking non-GMO options.
The use of enriched flour is another point of contention. While enrichment adds back some nutrients that are lost during processing, it is not equivalent to the nutritional profile of whole grains and therefore does not meet the highest standards for healthful ingredients.
Given these considerations, the product does not align with the principles of offering cleaner food options. It contains a combination of non-organic, GMO, and potentially harmful additives, as well as an array of added sugars. Customers seeking healthier alternatives would be advised to consider other options that better meet the criteria for clean eating and transparency in ingredient sourcing.
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