Cinnamon Churro Ice Cream

Barcode 8721274805383

Yes — Cinnamon Churro Ice Cream is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains glucose syrup (an industrially refined sugar syrup) and guar gum used as a stabiliser. These extracted, highly processed ingredients go beyond basic culinary components, placing the product in the UPF category under NOVA.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

cream (milk) (22%)
UPF

glucose syrup

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

wheat flour

Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
OK

egg yolks

The yellow portion of eggs rich in fats and proteins, used for thickening, emulsifying, or enriching sauces and custards.
OK

sugar

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

sweetened condensed milk
OK

wheat starch

Starch extracted from wheat grain, used as a thickener, filler, or texture modifier in foods.
OK

cinnamon

A sweet-spicy bark spice with warm, woody notes often used in baking and savory dishes.
OK

salt

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

guar gum

A plant-derived polysaccharide used as a thickener and stabiliser in a wide range of foods.
OK

churros flavour chunks (8%)
OK

cinnamon sugar pieces (2.5%)
OK

chocolatey swirls (11%)

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Common questions about Cinnamon Churro Ice Cream

Is Cinnamon Churro Ice Cream ultra-processed?

Yes — Cinnamon Churro Ice Cream is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains glucose syrup (an industrially refined sugar syrup) and guar gum used as a stabiliser. These extracted, highly processed ingredients go beyond basic culinary components, placing the product in the UPF category under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Cinnamon Churro Ice Cream are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Cinnamon Churro Ice Cream as ultra-processed markers: glucose syrup, guar gum. 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.