Halo Top

Ice Cream Gooey Brownie

Barcode 5056285800151

Scanned 19 times by Nomi users

Yes — Ice Cream Gooey Brownie is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed. It contains several NOVA UPF ingredients and additives, including polydextrose (industrial soluble fiber/bulking agent), maltitol (industrial sweetener), flavouring (industrial flavoring), glucose syrup (industrially extracted refined sugar syrup), emulsifiers (lecithins; mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), stabilisers/thickeners (locust bean gum, guar gum), and humectant glycerol. The presence of these industrial formulations and additives classifies the product as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

9 ultra-processed markers

OK

reconstituted skimmed milk

Dried skim milk rehydrated to approximate liquid skim milk used as a dairy ingredient.
OK

polydextrose
OK

cream

A dairy product consisting of the high-fat layer skimmed from milk; commonly used as a ingredient to add richness and fat to dishes.
OK

brownie pieces
OK

maltitol
OK

fortified wheat flour

Refined wheat flour fortified with vitamins and minerals (typical in bread, cereals, and baked goods).
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

fat-reduced cocoa powder

Cocoa powder with reduced fat content, produced by removing part of the fat from cocoa beans. Used to provide chocolate flavor with less fat.
OK

concentrates of carob and apple
UPF

glycerol (glycerin)

A sugar alcohol used as a humectant, solvent, and sweetener in foods; often added to retain moisture.
UPF

flavouring

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

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
UPF

lecithin (emulsifier)

A phospholipid-based emulsifier commonly derived from soy, sunflower, or other sources; used to help fats mix with water in foods.
UPF

sodium carbonates raising agents

Leavening agents containing sodium carbonate (soda ash) used to produce carbon dioxide for doughs and batters.
UPF

diphosphates

A class of phosphate salts used as food additives (e.g., leavening agents, sequestrants, or stabilizers) in processed foods.
OK

chocolate fudge sauce
UPF

glucose syrup

A processed syrup made from starch (usually corn) consisting mainly of glucose; commonly used as a sweetener and thickener.
OK

coconut oil

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

mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids

A common food additive used as an emulsifier to improve texture and blend oil and water in processed foods; derived from glycerides of fatty acids and often produced industrially.
OK

stabiliser: locust bean gum
UPF

guar gum

A natural thickening and gelling agent derived from the guar bean (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba). Commonly used in dairy, sauces, and baked goods.
UPF

steviol glycosides (from stevia)

Non-caloric sweetener extracted from Stevia rebaudiana leaves.

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Common questions about Ice Cream Gooey Brownie

Is Ice Cream Gooey Brownie ultra-processed?

Yes — Ice Cream Gooey Brownie by Halo Top is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed. It contains several NOVA UPF ingredients and additives, including polydextrose (industrial soluble fiber/bulking agent), maltitol (industrial sweetener), flavouring (industrial flavoring), glucose syrup (industrially extracted refined sugar syrup), emulsifiers (lecithins; mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), stabilisers/thickeners (locust bean gum, guar gum), and humectant glycerol. The presence of these industrial formulations and additives classifies the product as ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Ice Cream Gooey Brownie are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 9 ingredients in Ice Cream Gooey Brownie as ultra-processed markers: glycerol (glycerin), flavouring, lecithin (emulsifier), sodium carbonates raising agents, diphosphates, glucose syrup, mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, guar gum, steviol glycosides (from stevia). 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.