Waitrose

Organic Vanilla Ice Cream

Barcode 5000169595336

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

The ingredients are basic culinary items (milk, cream, sugar, skimmed milk powder, egg, vanilla extract) with no industrial additives, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, or flavorings beyond traditional vanilla extract, so it does not meet the NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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milk

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

whipping cream (milk) 28%

Dairy cream with 28% fat, used for whipping and enriching dishes; a standard dairy ingredient.
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.
OK

pasteurized free-range egg

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

vanilla extract

A traditional culinary extract derived from vanilla beans, used to impart vanilla flavor in foods and beverages.

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Common questions about Organic Vanilla Ice Cream

Is Organic Vanilla Ice Cream ultra-processed?

No — Organic 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, sugar, skimmed milk powder, egg, vanilla extract) with no industrial additives, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, or flavorings beyond traditional vanilla extract, so it does not meet the NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.

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.