Vanilla Ice Cream

Barcode 4335619180307

Yes — Vanilla Ice Cream is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (emulsifier), locust bean gum and guar gum (stabilizers/thickeners), and natural flavouring, which are industrial additives used in formulation, meeting NOVA criteria for UPF.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

whole milk

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

28% double cream (milk)
OK

sugar

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

Skimmed Milk Powder

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

mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids

A food additive used as an emulsifier to improve texture and stability; produced industrially from fats and oils.
OK

stabilisers: locust bean gum
UPF

guar gum

A natural thickening and gelling agent derived from the guar bean (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba). Commonly used in dairy, sauces, and baked goods.
OK

madagascan bourbon vanilla extract
OK

sper
OK

madagascan bourbon vanilla pods
UPF

natural flavouring

A generic flavoring ingredient derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; may include essential oils or extracts.
UPF

beta-carotene

A naturally occurring orange-yellow pigment that acts as a precursor to vitamin A and is used as a colorant in foods.

Common questions about Vanilla Ice Cream

Is Vanilla Ice Cream ultra-processed?

Yes — Vanilla Ice Cream is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (emulsifier), locust bean gum and guar gum (stabilizers/thickeners), and natural flavouring, which are industrial additives used in formulation, meeting NOVA criteria for UPF.

Which ingredients in Vanilla Ice Cream are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Vanilla Ice Cream as ultra-processed markers: mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, guar gum, natural flavouring, beta-carotene. 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.