Waitrose

Colombian coffee ice cream

Barcode 5000169263587

Scanned 7 times by Nomi users

No — Colombian coffee ice cream is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid and contains only basic culinary ingredients: milk, cream, sugars, water, skimmed milk powder, eggs, coffee, and lactic acid as an acidity regulator. Lactic acid is a simple, commonly used food acid and not an ultra-processing marker in this context. There are no industrially refined syrups (like glucose syrup, HFCS, maltodextrin), no emulsifiers, stabilizers, thickeners, artificial sweeteners, flavorings, or other characteristic UPF additives. Therefore, this product is not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA in this formulation.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

milk

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

whipping cream (28%)

A dairy cream with 28% fat, used for whipping and adding richness.
OK

sugar

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

demerara sugar

Demerara sugar is a coarse-grained brown sugar derived from the cane sugar refining process.
OK

water

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

Skimmed Milk Powder

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

pasteurized free-range eggs

Eggs that have been pasteurized to reduce bacteria while preserving their structure.
OK

colombian coffee (1.3%)

Ground or brewed coffee sourced from Colombia, used as a beverage or flavoring.
UPF

lactic acid

A naturally occurring organic acid used as a acidity regulator and preservative in foods; often added as E270 to adjust pH and inhibit microbial growth.

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Common questions about Colombian coffee ice cream

Is Colombian coffee ice cream ultra-processed?

No — Colombian coffee ice cream by Waitrose is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid and contains only basic culinary ingredients: milk, cream, sugars, water, skimmed milk powder, eggs, coffee, and lactic acid as an acidity regulator. Lactic acid is a simple, commonly used food acid and not an ultra-processing marker in this context. There are no industrially refined syrups (like glucose syrup, HFCS, maltodextrin), no emulsifiers, stabilizers, thickeners, artificial sweeteners, flavorings, or other characteristic UPF additives. Therefore, this product is not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA in this formulation.

Which ingredients in Colombian coffee ice cream are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Colombian coffee ice cream as an ultra-processed marker: lactic acid. 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.