Cold Stone Creamery, Ice Cream Gift Set

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Cold Stone Creamery, Ice Cream Gift Set scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Corn-Based Sweeteners (Mini Marshmallows Ingredients: Corn Syrup, Gummy Bears Ingredients: Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
• Modified Starches (Modified Corn Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
• Processed Meats (Gelatin): Mechanically separated and reformed meats are UPF markers.
• Artificial Flavors (Natural & Artificial Flavor, Vanillin (Artificial Flavor)): Synthetic flavors indicate industrial food production.
• Artificial Colors (Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1, Red 40): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.

Within Baking Supplies, this product is more processed than about 55% of the 5,060 products we've analyzed.

Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.

What These Ingredients Tell Us

We group Cold Stone Creamery, Ice Cream Gift Set's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.

Other AdditivesUPF marker

In this product: Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate, Carnauba Wax (Anti-Sticking Agent).

Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.

Sugar AlcoholsUPF marker

In this product: Sorbitol.

Modified sweeteners common in diet UPF products.

Stabilizers & GumsUPF marker

In this product: Pectin.

Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.

Processed Fruit ProductsUPF marker

In this product: Chocolate Liquor.

Concentrates and extracts indicate significant processing.

EmulsifiersUPF marker

In this product: Soy Lecithin.

Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Sugar, Dextrose, Semi-Sweet Chocolate Drops Ingredients: Sugar.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Citric Acid.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Coconut Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.