Vanilla Ice Cream

Barcode 5060643330013

Yes — Vanilla Ice Cream is ultra-processed.

A treat to enjoy occasionally, not an everyday choice.

This is a vanilla ice cream made primarily from milk and cream. It is classified as ultra-processed because it contains dextrose and dry glucose syrup, which are industrially refined sugars, and milk protein, a pre-identified UPF ingredient. The added vegetable-fibre thickener is also an industrially isolated additive used to modify texture. Sugar, vanilla, and sea salt are not UPF ingredients on their own.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

whole milk

Milk with no or minimal fat removal, commonly used as a dairy beverage and ingredient.
OK

double cream

A high-fat dairy cream skimmed from cow’s milk, commonly used for whipping and adding richness to dishes.
OK

sugar

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

dextrose

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

dry glucose syrup
OK

Skimmed Milk Powder

Skimmed milk powder is made by removing water from pasteurized skim milk.
UPF

milk protein

Protein derived from milk (e.g., whey or casein); a processed isolated protein ingredient.
OK

thickener: vegetable fibres
OK

madagascan vanilla pearl (0.2%)
OK

dorset sea salt

Common questions about Vanilla Ice Cream

Is Vanilla Ice Cream ultra-processed?

Yes — Vanilla Ice Cream is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This is a vanilla ice cream made primarily from milk and cream. It is classified as ultra-processed because it contains dextrose and dry glucose syrup, which are industrially refined sugars, and milk protein, a pre-identified UPF ingredient. The added vegetable-fibre thickener is also an industrially isolated additive used to modify texture. Sugar, vanilla, and sea salt are not UPF ingredients on their own.

Which ingredients in Vanilla Ice Cream are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Vanilla Ice Cream as ultra-processed markers: dextrose, milk protein. 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.