Caramel Ice Cream

Barcode 4056489373605

Yes — Caramel Ice Cream is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains glucose syrup, industrial stabilisers (locust bean gum, guar gum), natural and artificial flavouring, and added colour (carotenes), all of which are characteristic UPF additives under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

whole milk

Milk with no or minimal fat removal, commonly used as a dairy beverage and ingredient.
OK

25% (cream (milk), sugar, skimmed milk, glucose syrup, skimmed milk, sugar, skimmed milk powder, 3%, caramelised sugar syrup, stabiliser (locust bean gum, guar gum), natural flavouring, egg yolks, artificiai flavouring, sea salt, colour (carotenes)

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). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains glucose syrup, industrial stabilisers (locust bean gum, guar gum), natural and artificial flavouring, and added colour (carotenes), all of which are characteristic UPF additives under NOVA.

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.