Marks & Spencer

Madagascan vanilla luxury ice cream

Barcode 29141593

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No — Madagascan vanilla luxury ice cream is not ultra-processed.

A simple, traditional ice cream made without ultra-processed additives.

This ice cream is not ultra-processed under the stated NOVA criteria. It consists of basic culinary ingredients: whole milk, cream, demerara sugar, dried skimmed milk, pasteurised egg, vanilla pod, sugar, and vanilla extract. No artificial sweeteners, flavourings, emulsifiers, stabilisers, refined industrial syrups, or highly processed oils are present. Vanilla extract is a traditional cooking extract, and the sugars and dairy ingredients do not by themselves make the product ultra-processed.

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Common questions about Madagascan vanilla luxury ice cream

Is Madagascan vanilla luxury ice cream ultra-processed?

No — Madagascan vanilla luxury ice cream by Marks & Spencer is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). This ice cream is not ultra-processed under the stated NOVA criteria. It consists of basic culinary ingredients: whole milk, cream, demerara sugar, dried skimmed milk, pasteurised egg, vanilla pod, sugar, and vanilla extract. No artificial sweeteners, flavourings, emulsifiers, stabilisers, refined industrial syrups, or highly processed oils are present. Vanilla extract is a traditional cooking extract, and the sugars and dairy ingredients do not by themselves make the product 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.