Sundae Cups Ice Cream

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

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

• Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup, High Fructose Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
• Modified Fats (Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Soybean And Cottonseed Oils, Partially Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil): Hydrogenation and modification are UPF markers.
• Processed Fruit Products (Cocoa (Processed With Alkali), Chocolate Liquor): Concentrates and extracts indicate significant processing.
• Processed Dairy Ingredients (Whey Protein Concentrate, Sodium Caseinate, Soy Protein Concentrate): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
• Natural Flavors (Vanilla Extract): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.

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 Sundae Cups 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.

Stabilizers & GumsUPF marker

In this product: Guar Gum, Xanthan Gum, Modified Cellulose, Carrageenan.

Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.

EmulsifiersUPF marker

In this product: Mono And Diglycerides, Soy Lecithin, Polysorbate 60 Artificial Flavor.

Industrial emulsifiers 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: Vegetable Oil Shortening With Soy Lecithin (Partially).

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Polyglycerol Esters Of Fatty Acids Sodium Citrate.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Phosphoric Acid.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.