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Soft scoop by Wall's
Wall's

Soft scoop

Barcode 8712566291144
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Soft scoop is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including glucose syrup, glucose-fructose syrup (a pre-identified UPF ingredient), mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (emulsifier), multiple stabilisers (locust bean gum, tara gum, guar gum, carrageenan), and added flavourings. These are characteristic of NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    reconstituted skimmed milk
    Dried skim milk rehydrated to approximate liquid skim milk used as a dairy ingredient.
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • UPF
    glucose syrup
    A processed syrup made from starch (usually corn) consisting mainly of glucose; commonly used as a sweetener and thickener.
  • OK
    vegetable fat
    A fat derived from plant sources used as a cooking fat; a basic ingredient in many foods.
  • 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.
  • OK
    whey solids
  • UPF
    monoglycerides and diglycerides of fatty acids (emulsifier)
    An additive used as an emulsifier to improve texture and mixing of fats and water in processed foods. It is often derived from glycerol and fatty acids.
  • OK
    stabilisers (locust bean gum, tara gum, guar gum, carrageenan)
  • OK
    colors (annatto, curcumin)
  • UPF
    flavourings
    Flavourings are additives that are used to enhance or impart flavor to food products. They are considered ultra-processed as they are synthetic or natural substances that are typically extracted, isolated, or synthesized for their flavor properties.

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Common questions about Soft scoop

Is Soft scoop ultra-processed?

Yes — Soft scoop by Wall's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including glucose syrup, glucose-fructose syrup (a pre-identified UPF ingredient), mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (emulsifier), multiple stabilisers (locust bean gum, tara gum, guar gum, carrageenan), and added flavourings. These are characteristic of NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Soft scoop are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Soft scoop as ultra-processed markers: glucose syrup, glucose-fructose syrup, monoglycerides and diglycerides of fatty acids (emulsifier), flavourings. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Soft scoop?

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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