Tesco

Vagla Ice Cream

Barcode 5052910791283

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Yes — Vagla Ice Cream is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including palm oil, palm stearin, palm kernel oil (highly refined oils), dextrose (industrially refined sugar), emulsifier (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), stabilisers (guar gum, locust bean gum), and unspecified flavouring. These are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers

OK

reconstituted skimmed milk concentrate
OK

sugar

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

partially reconstituted buttermilk powder (milk)
OK

coconut oil

Oil pressed from mature coconuts, used for cooking and baking.
UPF

palm stearin

A solid fraction obtained from palm oil (palm stearin) used as a fat component in foods. It is a refined oil product and falls under ultra-processed classification due to its processing and extraction, and potential use as an added fat ingredient in processed foods.
UPF

palm oil

A widely used edible oil pressed from the fruit of oil palms; a basic culinary oil but highly processed in many commercial products.
UPF

dextrose

A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
OK

palm kernel oil

Edible oil extracted from palm kernels, commonly used for frying, cooking, and as an ingredient in processed foods.
UPF

monoglycerides and diglycerides of fatty acids (emulsifier)

An additive used as an emulsifier to improve texture and mixing of fats and water in processed foods. It is often derived from glycerol and fatty acids.
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
OK

stabilisers (guar gum, locust bean gum)

A group of hydrocolloid stabilisers used to improve texture and prevent separation in foods. Contains guar gum and locust bean gum.
OK

vanilla pods
OK

colours (algal carotenes, beetroot red, curcumin)

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Common questions about Vagla Ice Cream

Is Vagla Ice Cream ultra-processed?

Yes — Vagla Ice Cream by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including palm oil, palm stearin, palm kernel oil (highly refined oils), dextrose (industrially refined sugar), emulsifier (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), stabilisers (guar gum, locust bean gum), and unspecified flavouring. These are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Vagla Ice Cream are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in Vagla Ice Cream as ultra-processed markers: palm stearin, palm oil, dextrose, monoglycerides and diglycerides of fatty acids (emulsifier), flavouring. 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?

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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.