Gelato, Mint Chocolate

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Gelato, Mint Chocolate 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.
• Emulsifiers (Mono And Diglycerides): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Sodium Alginate, Locust Bean Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in 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 Gelato, Mint Chocolate'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, Dark Chocolate (Cocoa Of Dominican Origin, Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Vanilla Extract), Dark Chocolate Curls (Sugar, Cocoa Paste, Cocoa Butter, Natural Vanilla Flavor, Soy Lecithin).

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Spirulina And Safflower Extract.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.