Caramel Ice Cream

Barcode 3415583405123

Yes — Caramel Ice Cream is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including glucose syrup (an industrially refined sugar syrup), emulsifier E471 (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), stabiliser E407 (carrageenan), and unspecified flavouring. These are characteristic markers of NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods. The ingredient list is complete and valid, so isValid is set to true.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

caramel dairy ice cream with salted butter caramel swirl (10%) and salted caramel brittle (5%)
OK

water

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

sugar

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

glucose syrup

A processed syrup made from starch (usually corn) consisting mainly of glucose; commonly used as a sweetener and thickener.
OK

sweetened condensed skim milk
OK

milk

A dairy liquid produced by cows; a basic, widely used food ingredient.
OK

Skimmed Milk Powder

Skimmed milk powder is made by removing water from pasteurized skim milk.
OK

stabiliser: e407
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

butter (milk)

A dairy fat product made from churning cream; commonly used in cooking and baking.
UPF

mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (e471)

An emulsifier derived from fats that helps blend ingredients and improve texture in baked goods, spreads, and confectionery.
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.

Common questions about Caramel Ice Cream

Is Caramel Ice Cream ultra-processed?

Yes — Caramel Ice Cream is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including glucose syrup (an industrially refined sugar syrup), emulsifier E471 (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), stabiliser E407 (carrageenan), and unspecified flavouring. These are characteristic markers of NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods. The ingredient list is complete and valid, so isValid is set to true.

Which ingredients in Caramel Ice Cream are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Caramel Ice Cream as ultra-processed markers: glucose syrup, mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (e471), flavouring. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.