Lil' Love Ice Cream Cake

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Lil' Love Ice Cream Cake scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup, Dextrin): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
• Modified Fats (Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil): Hydrogenation and modification are UPF markers.
• Artificial Colors (Yellow 6, Red 40, Yellow 5, Blur 1, Blue 2 Lake, Yellow 6 Lake, Red 3, Blue 1 Lake, Yellow 5 Lake): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
• Processed Fruit Products (Cocoa Alkali Processed, Chocolate Liquor, Cocoa): Concentrates and extracts indicate significant processing.
• Emulsifiers (Mono And Diglycerides, Polysorbate 65, Polysorbate 80, +3 more): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.

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 Lil' Love Ice Cream Cake'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, Confectioner'S Glaze, Carnauba Wax.

Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.

Stabilizers & GumsUPF marker

In this product: Cellulose Gum, Guar Gum, Carrageenan. Whipped Icing: Water, Xanthan Gum. If Decorated With Colored Icing May Also Contain: Artificial Colors (Red 40, Red 3, Blue 1, Yellow 5). If Product Contains Confetti Or Sprinkles May Also Contain: Sugar, and 2 more.

Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.

Processed Dairy IngredientsUPF marker

In this product: Sodium Caseinate, Soy Protein Isolate.

Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Sugar, Dextrose.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Coconut Oil, Palm Oil, Palm Kernel And/Or Palm Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Colored With (Caramel Color), Colored With (Titanium Dioxide).

Natural sources but still indicate processing.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator

In this product: Baking Soda.

Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.