Ben & Jerry's

Phish food

Barcode 8711327373013

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Yes — Phish food is ultra-processed.

Classified as UPF because the ingredient list includes several industrial additives and highly processed ingredients: glucose syrup (industrially refined sugar syrup), stabilisers (guar gum, carrageenan, pectin), emulsifier (soy lecithin), and natural vanilla flavouring. These additives and refined syrups place the product in the ultra-processed category according to NOVA.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

water

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

cream ( milk ) 20%
OK

sugar

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

glucose syrup

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

condensed skimmed milk
OK

cocoa powder

A fine powder made from roasted cacao beans, used to impart rich chocolate flavor and color in foods.
OK

coconut oil

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

fat reduced cocoa power
OK

sweeetened condensed skimmed milk
OK

butter ( milk ) free range egg yolk
OK

egg white
OK

vanilla extract

A traditional culinary extract derived from vanilla beans, used to impart vanilla flavor in foods and beverages.
OK

stabilisers (guar gum, carrageenan pectin)
OK

emulsifier ( soy lecithin)
OK

milk fat

Milk fat (cream or dairy fat) derived from milk, used as a fat source in dairy products.
OK

salt

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

natural vanilla flavouring

Natural vanilla flavoring used to impart vanilla aroma in foods; typically derived from vanilla beans.

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Common questions about Phish food

Is Phish food ultra-processed?

Yes — Phish food by Ben & Jerry's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as UPF because the ingredient list includes several industrial additives and highly processed ingredients: glucose syrup (industrially refined sugar syrup), stabilisers (guar gum, carrageenan, pectin), emulsifier (soy lecithin), and natural vanilla flavouring. These additives and refined syrups place the product in the ultra-processed category according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Phish food are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Phish food as an ultra-processed marker: glucose 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?

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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.