As a result of a class-action lawsuit, Pinkberry was recently forced to divulge the ingredients of its ever-popular frozen “yogurt.” The company, which has spread around the country as fast as super cute cupcake shops, has claimed that its products were all-natural.
Um, not so much.
According to this New York Times article by Julia Moskin, Pinkberry includes:
- skim milk
- nonfat yogurt
- sucrose
- fructose
- dextrose
- propylene glycol esters (emulsifier)
- lactoglycerides (emulsifier)
- sodium acid pyrophosphate (emulsifier)
- mono- and diglycerides (emulsifier)
- magnesium oxide
- calcium fumarate
- citric acid (vitamin C)
- sodium citrate
- tocopherol (vitamin E)
- starch (filler)
- maltodextrin (filler)
- guar gum
- plus five more…
Doesn’t sound quite as healthy anymore, does it?
is it still healthier than ice cream?
None of those ingredients are really thought to be “dangerous,” and Pinkberry is fat-free, so yes, in a way, it’s healthier than ice cream. You’re better off eating real food (like real yogurt), but for a treat every now and then, Pinkberry should be good to go.