Pineapple, Raspberry, and Orange Rainbow Sherbet, Pineapple, Raspberry, and Orange

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Pineapple, Raspberry, and Orange Rainbow Sherbet, Pineapple, Raspberry, and Orange scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Corn-Based Sweeteners (High Fructose Corn Syrup, Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
• Artificial Colors (Yellow 6, Red 40, Blue 1, +1 more): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
• Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Carob Bean Gum, Guar Gum, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
• Emulsifiers (Polysorbate 80): 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 Pineapple, Raspberry, and Orange Rainbow Sherbet, Pineapple, Raspberry, and Orange'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.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: 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.

Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator

In this product: Ascorbic Acid.

Fortification often compensates for processing losses.