Frozen Dairy Dessert Bites

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Frozen Dairy Dessert Bites scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
• Modified Starches (Modified Corn Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
• Other Additives (Propylene Glycol Monostearate, Monoglycerides): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Cellulose Gel, Guar Gum, Carob Bean Gum, +2 more): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
• Sugar Alcohols (Isomalt): Modified sweeteners common in diet UPF products.

Within Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts, this product is more processed than about 38% of the 14,928 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 Frozen Dairy Dessert Bites' ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Chocolatey Coating (Coconut Oil, Palm Oil, Sugar, Cocoa, Reduced Minerals Whey, Milk, Chocolate, Natural Flavor, Soy Lecithin), Sugar, Tapioca Maltodextrin.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Annatto Color, Beta Carotene Color.

Natural sources but still indicate processing.