Häagen-Dazs

Vanilla Ice Cream

Barcode 3415581101928

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No — Vanilla Ice Cream is not ultra-processed.

This vanilla ice cream contains basic culinary ingredients such as fresh cream, condensed skimmed milk, sugar, water, egg yolk, and vanilla extract. There are no industrial additives, refined syrups, emulsifiers, stabilizers, artificial sweeteners, or flavourings that would classify it as ultra-processed under NOVA. Condensed milk and vanilla extract are traditional, minimally processed products.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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fresh cream (39.2%)
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condensed skimmed milk

Concentrated milk with reduced fat content, produced by removing water; used in cooking and baking.
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sugar

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

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
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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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vanilla extract

A traditional culinary extract derived from vanilla beans, used to impart vanilla flavor in foods and beverages.

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Common questions about Vanilla Ice Cream

Is Vanilla Ice Cream ultra-processed?

No — Vanilla Ice Cream by Häagen-Dazs is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). This vanilla ice cream contains basic culinary ingredients such as fresh cream, condensed skimmed milk, sugar, water, egg yolk, and vanilla extract. There are no industrial additives, refined syrups, emulsifiers, stabilizers, artificial sweeteners, or flavourings that would classify it as ultra-processed under NOVA. Condensed milk and vanilla extract are traditional, minimally processed products.

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.