Ice Cream Cake

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Ice Cream Cake 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 (Partially Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil, Partially Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil (Cottonseed And/Or Soybean)): Hydrogenation and modification are UPF markers.
• Chemical Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate And Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Benzoate And Potassium Sorbate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
• Modified Starches (Modified Food Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
• Artificial Colors (Yellow 6, Red 40, Yellow 5, +3 more): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.

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 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.

Stabilizers & GumsUPF marker

In this product: Cocoa Powder (Cocoa Processed With Alkali, Sugar, Salt, Carrageenan, Vanilla)Nonfat Dry Milk, Xanthan Gum. Cake Decorations: Sugar, Gum Arabic, Cellulose Gum, and 4 more.

Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.

Other AdditivesUPF marker

In this product: Stabilizer (Mono & Diglycerides, Guar Gum, Locust Bean Gum, Calcium Sulfate, Polysorbate 80, Carrageenan), Confectioner'S Glaze, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate.

Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.

Processed Fruit ProductsUPF marker

In this product: Of: Cocoa.

Concentrates and extracts indicate significant processing.

EmulsifiersUPF marker

In this product: Soy Lecithin. Vanilla Icing: Water, Polysorbate 60, Polyglycerol Esters Of Fatty Acids, Mono And Diglycerides, and 3 more.

Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.

Processed Dairy IngredientsUPF marker

In this product: The Following: Sodium Caseinate (A Milk Derivative), Soy Protein Isolate.

Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Sucrose, Sugar, Dextrose.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Caramel Color, May Contain One Or More Of The Following: Titanium Dioxide.

Natural sources but still indicate processing.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Palm Oil, Artificial Flavor. Topping Base: Vegetable Shortening (Partially Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil).

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.