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Yes — Traditional Real Dairy Ice Cream is ultra-processed.
Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives: emulsifier (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids) and stabilisers (sodium alginate, guar gum). These are extracted/processed additives used to modify texture and shelf-life, which fits NOVA criteria for UPF.
Similar products that aren't ultra-processed — swap and keep the flavour.
Other puddings & desserts Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Kefir Natural Fermented Yogurt
Yeo Valley Organic
Not UPF
5% Greek Yogurt
Fage
Not UPF
Organic Natural Yoghurt
Yeo Valley
Not UPF
Fage Total 0% Yogurt
Fage
Not UPF
Vanilla Ice Cream
Häagen-Dazs
Not UPF
Ambrosia Rice pudding
Ambrosia
Not UPF
Divine Rice Traditional
Rachel's organic
Not UPF
Taste the Difference vanilla ice cream
Taste the difference,Sainsbury's
Not UPF
Strawberries & Cream Ice Cream
Häagen-Dazs
Not UPF
Organic Vanilla Ice Cream
Waitrose
Not UPF
Yes — Traditional Real Dairy Ice Cream by Mackie's of Scotland is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives: emulsifier (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids) and stabilisers (sodium alginate, guar gum). These are extracted/processed additives used to modify texture and shelf-life, which fits NOVA criteria for UPF.
Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Organic Vanilla Ice Cream by Waitrose, Vanilla Ice Cream by Yeo Valley, Haagen Dazs Vanilla Ice Cream by Häagen-Dazs. See the healthier alternatives above for details.
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.
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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.