Sponge Candy Ice Cream

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

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

• Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup, Caramel Base [Corn Syrup, Sugar, Water, Nonfat Dry Milk, Butter (Cream, Salt), Salt]): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
• Emulsifiers (Mono- And Diglycerides): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Cellulose Gum, Guar Gum, Carrageenan): 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 Sponge Candy Ice Cream'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: Liquid Sugar, Caramelized Sugar Swirls (Sugar, Corn Syrup, Water, Modified Corn Starch, Natural Flavor, Caramel Color), Sponge Candy Pieces {Coating [Sugar, Coconut Oil, Cocoa (Processed With Alkali), Milk Powder, Nonfat Dry Milk, Cocoa, Soy Lecithin, Natural Flavor], Sugar, and 3 more.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator

In this product: Sodium Bicarbonate.

Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt}.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Annatto.

Natural sources but still indicate processing.