Waitrose

Madagascan Vanilla Ice Cream

Barcode 5000169263594

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No — Madagascan Vanilla Ice Cream is not ultra-processed.

The ingredients are basic culinary items (milk, cream, sugars, egg, vanilla extract/powder, skimmed milk powder) with no industrial additives like emulsifiers, stabilizers, artificial sweeteners, or refined industrial syrups. According to the given rules, sugar and demerara sugar are not considered UPF, and vanilla extract is a traditional extract. Therefore, this is not classified as ultra-processed (UPF) under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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milk

A dairy liquid produced by cows; a basic, widely used food ingredient.
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whipping cream (milk) (34%)
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demerara sugar

Demerara sugar is a coarse-grained brown sugar derived from the cane sugar refining process.
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Skimmed Milk Powder

Skimmed milk powder is made by removing water from pasteurized skim milk.
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pasteurized free-range egg

Egg from free-range hens that has been pasteurized for safety; a basic animal-derived ingredient.
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sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
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madagascan vanilla extract
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madagascan vanilla powder

Ground vanilla beans from Madagascar, used as a spice or flavoring. Vanilla powder is a traditional culinary ingredient.

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Common questions about Madagascan Vanilla Ice Cream

Is Madagascan Vanilla Ice Cream ultra-processed?

No — Madagascan Vanilla Ice Cream by Waitrose is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredients are basic culinary items (milk, cream, sugars, egg, vanilla extract/powder, skimmed milk powder) with no industrial additives like emulsifiers, stabilizers, artificial sweeteners, or refined industrial syrups. According to the given rules, sugar and demerara sugar are not considered UPF, and vanilla extract is a traditional extract. Therefore, this is not classified as ultra-processed (UPF) 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?

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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.