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Magadascan Vanilla by Carte D'Or
Carte D'Or

Magadascan Vanilla

Barcode 8711327529793
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Magadascan Vanilla is ultra-processed.

Not a great choice for everyday.

This product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and refined sugars: glucose-fructose syrup and glucose syrup are industrially processed sugars; mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids are emulsifiers; guar gum, tara gum, and locust bean gum are stabilisers; carotenes are used as a colouring additive; and natural vanilla flavouring is an industrial flavouring. These ingredients indicate an industrial formulation under the NOVA classification.

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    reconstituted skimmed milk
    Dried skim milk rehydrated to approximate liquid skim milk used as a dairy ingredient.
  • UPF
    glucose-fructose syrup
    A commercially produced sweet syrup made by hydrolyzing and blending glucose and fructose sugars; widely used as a sweetener in foods and beverages.
  • 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
    coconut fat
    Fat sourced from coconuts, commonly used as a cooking oil or fat in various preparations.
  • OK
    skimmed milk powder or concentrate
    A dairy-based ingredient derived from milk, used to provide dairy solids, flavor, and body in products like powders and concentrates.
  • UPF
    mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
    Emulsifier derived from fatty acids used to improve texture, stability, and mouthfeel in foods; commonly added to baked goods, margarine, and processed foods.
  • OK
    exhausted vanilla bean pieces
    Dried spent vanilla bean pods after extraction, containing residual vanilla flavor compounds. Can be used for infusing recipes or as a flavoring component, though potency is reduced compared to fresh beans.
  • UPF
    stabilizers (guar gum, tara gum, locust bean gum)
    A combination of plant-derived hydrocolloids used as thickening, gelling, and emulsifying stabilizers in foods. Guar gum, tara gum, and locust bean gum are polysaccharide gums often used to improve texture and prevent phase separation.
  • OK
    natural vanilla flavouring
    Natural vanilla flavoring used to impart vanilla aroma in foods; typically derived from vanilla beans.
  • UPF
    color (carotenes)
    Food colorant derived from carotenes, used to impart or enhance yellow-orange hues in products.

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Common questions about Magadascan Vanilla

Is Magadascan Vanilla ultra-processed?

Yes — Magadascan Vanilla by Carte D'Or is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and refined sugars: glucose-fructose syrup and glucose syrup are industrially processed sugars; mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids are emulsifiers; guar gum, tara gum, and locust bean gum are stabilisers; carotenes are used as a colouring additive; and natural vanilla flavouring is an industrial flavouring. These ingredients indicate an industrial formulation under the NOVA classification.

Which ingredients in Magadascan Vanilla are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in Magadascan Vanilla as ultra-processed markers: glucose-fructose syrup, glucose syrup, mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, stabilizers (guar gum, tara gum, locust bean gum), color (carotenes). See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Magadascan Vanilla?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Organic Vanilla Ice Cream by Waitrose, Vanilla Ice Cream by Yeo Valley, Haagen Dazs Vanilla Ice Cream by Häagen-Dazs. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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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