Pots & Co

Chocolate Ice Cream

Barcode 5060253702903

Yes — Chocolate Ice Cream is ultra-processed.

Not ideal for everyday eating because industrial syrups and an emulsifier are included.

This is a chocolate ice cream containing glucose syrup and invert sugar syrup, both industrially processed sugars classified as ultra-processed ingredients. It also contains soya lecithin, an emulsifier, which is an extracted additive associated with ultra-processing. Carrageenan is a traditional gelling agent and does not contribute to the UPF classification; the dairy ingredients, sugar, cocoa, vanilla extract, and salt are otherwise basic or traditionally processed ingredients.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

cream (milk)

Dairy cream made from milk, a basic culinary ingredient.
OK

milk

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

sugar

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

61% dark chocolate (cocoa mass)

A dark chocolate bar containing 61% cocoa mass, often used for baking or eating as a rich chocolate.
OK

cocoa butter

A fat extracted from cocoa beans, used in chocolate, cosmetics, and baking as a fat component.
OK

emulsifier: soya lecithin; vanilla extract]
OK

80% dark chocolate (cocoa mass)

A dark chocolate bar containing 80% cocoa mass, indicating high cocoa content.
OK

vanilla extract

Vanilla extract is a flavoring made by macerating vanilla beans in alcohol, used to impart a sweet, warm vanilla flavor in desserts and beverages.
UPF

glucose syrup

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

cocoa powder

Powdered product derived from roasted cocoa beans, typically unsweetened and used for flavoring and color in baking and desserts.
UPF

invert sugar syrup

A refined sugar syrup produced by hydrolyzing sucrose into glucose and fructose; a processed sweetener often used in foods.
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

cornish sea salt

Cornish sea salt is a sea salt harvested from the coast of Cornwall, used as a basic mineral-rich seasoning in foods.
OK

carrageenan

Carrageenan is a gelling, thickening, and stabilizing agent derived from red seaweed and widely used in dairy, meat substitutes, and processed foods.

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Common questions about Chocolate Ice Cream

Is Chocolate Ice Cream ultra-processed?

Yes — Chocolate Ice Cream by Pots & Co is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This is a chocolate ice cream containing glucose syrup and invert sugar syrup, both industrially processed sugars classified as ultra-processed ingredients. It also contains soya lecithin, an emulsifier, which is an extracted additive associated with ultra-processing. Carrageenan is a traditional gelling agent and does not contribute to the UPF classification; the dairy ingredients, sugar, cocoa, vanilla extract, and salt are otherwise basic or traditionally processed ingredients.

Which ingredients in Chocolate Ice Cream are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Chocolate Ice Cream as ultra-processed markers: 61% dark chocolate (cocoa mass), glucose syrup, invert sugar syrup. 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.