Taste the difference,Sainsbury's

Taste the Difference vanilla ice cream

Barcode 00393645

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No — Taste the Difference vanilla ice cream is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid and complete. All ingredients are basic culinary foods or traditional extracts: milk, cream, demerara sugar, sugar, skimmed milk powder, egg yolk, Madagascan vanilla extract, and vanilla powder. There are no industrial additives such as emulsifiers, thickeners, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, refined industrial syrups, or hydrogenated/interestified oils. Therefore, under the provided NOVA-based rules, this product is not classified as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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cows' milk (54%)
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double cream (cows' milk) (27%)
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demerara sugar

Demerara sugar is a coarse-grained brown sugar derived from the cane sugar refining process.
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skimmed cows' milk powder (5%)
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sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
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egg yolk

The yellow portion of a chicken egg, rich in fats and proteins, used to enrich sauces, custards, and baked goods.
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madagascan vanilla extract
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madagascan vanilla powder

Ground vanilla beans from Madagascar, used as a spice or flavoring. Vanilla powder is a traditional culinary ingredient.

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Common questions about Taste the Difference vanilla ice cream

Is Taste the Difference vanilla ice cream ultra-processed?

No — Taste the Difference vanilla ice cream by Taste the difference,Sainsbury's is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid and complete. All ingredients are basic culinary foods or traditional extracts: milk, cream, demerara sugar, sugar, skimmed milk powder, egg yolk, Madagascan vanilla extract, and vanilla powder. There are no industrial additives such as emulsifiers, thickeners, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, refined industrial syrups, or hydrogenated/interestified oils. Therefore, under the provided NOVA-based rules, this product is not classified as ultra-processed.

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrial formulations made with ingredients and additives you wouldn't find in a home kitchen — such as emulsifiers, artificial flavourings, colourings and modified starches. The classification is based on the NOVA system used by researchers and dietitians worldwide.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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Product information comes from public databases and Nomi's own analysis, and may contain errors. Always check the packaging. Ultra-processed classification is based on the NOVA food processing system.