14/15 ingredients recognized
mint chocolate chip ice cream
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Flagged concerns
HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP
Linked to obesity, diabetes, fatty liver disease; often contains mercury from chlor-alkali processing.
YELLOW 5
ADHD link; allergic reactions; hyperactivity in children; possible carcinogen.
CORN SYRUP
Pure glucose; spikes blood sugar; contributes to metabolic disorders.
BLUE 1
May cause chromosomal damage; absorbed through skin.
NATURAL FLAVOR MONO & DIGLYCERIDES
Vague term masking hundreds of possible compounds; may include MSG, beaver anal gland secretions, and other sources.
POLYSORBATE 80
Synthetic emulsifier; animal studies link it to gut-microbiome disruption and intestinal inflammation.
CARRAGEENAN
Intestinal inflammation; may exacerbate IBS; degraded form is carcinogenic.
SUGAR
High glycemic index; promotes inflammation and metabolic disease.
Full ingredient list
MILK, CREAM, SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, CHOCOLATE FLAVORED CHIPS (SUGAR [SUGAR, CORN STARCH], COCONUT OIL, COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, BUTTER OIL, SOY LECITHIN, NATURAL FLAVOR, MILK), NONFAT MILK, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, WHEY, NATURAL FLAVOR MONO & DIGLYCERIDES, GUAR GUM, LOCUST BEAN GUM, POLYSORBATE 80, CARRAGEENAN, 35% YELLOW 5 AND BLUE 1.