Is Ben & Jerry's ben & jerry‘s ultra-processed?
Yes, it's ultra-processed
- 1 Unprocessed
- 2 Kitchen staple
- 3 Processed
- 4 Ultra-processed
Signs of ultra-processing in its ingredients:
- 287 ingredients
- 5 additives
- Nutri-Score D
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Ingredients
Ultra-processing Processing
Cream, water, sugar (processing marker), skimmed MILK, flours (wheat, whole WHEAT, malted BARLEY), vegetable oils (processing marker) (rapeseed, fully refined soybean), EGG yolk, com starch, fat-reduced cocoa powder, cocoa butter (processing marker), EGG, vanilla extract, salt (processing marker), EGG white, SOY lecithins (ultra-processing marker), guar gum (ultra-processing marker), carrageenan (ultra-processing marker), molasses (processing marker), sodium bicarbonate, ▶ Sugar, cocoa, vanilla (mass balance is used to match Fairtrade sourcing, Total 61% excluding water, dairy, cookie dough uk, IE Vanilla ice cream with chunks of chocolate chip cookie dough 15%), chocolatey chunks 4%, Ingredients (Cream), water, sugar (processing marker), skimmed MILK, WHEAT flour, brown sugar (processing marker), EGG yolk, butter (processing marker), coconut fat (processing marker), fat-reduced cocoa powder, fully refined soybean oil, EGG, cocoa mass, molasses (processing marker), vanilla extract, guar gum (ultra-processing marker), carrageenan (ultra-processing marker), natural flavourings (ultra-processing marker), cocoa butter (processing marker), salt (processing marker), SOY lecithins (ultra-processing marker), butter fat, natural vanilla flavouring (ultra-processing marker), Sugar (processing marker), cocoa, vanilla (mass balance is used to match Fairtrade sourcing), total 66% excluding water and dairyf, DE, AT, CH, Vanilleeiscreme mit Brownie-Gebäckstücken 11%, DE, AT, CH, Vanilleeiscreme mit Cookieteig-Stücken 15%, durchzogen von Keks-Strudeln 10%, Vanille-Doppelrahmglace (mit Schokoladenstückchen), und kakaohaltigen Fettglasurstücken 4%, mit Brownie-Gebäckstücken, durchzogen von Keks-Strudeln 10%, Vanille-Doppelrahmglace mit Cookieteig-Stücken 15%, Zutaten (rahm 27%), Trinkwasser, Zucker, kondensmagermilch, Mehl (weizen (mit Schokoladenstückchen), und kakaohaltigen Fettglasurstücken 4%, weizenvollkorn, gerstenmalz), pflanzliche Öle (Raps, Soja), eigelb, Maisstärke, Zutaten (rahm 27%), Trinkwasser, Zucker, kondensmagermilch, weizenmehl, fettarmer Kakao, Kakaobutter, El, Vanilleextrakt, Speisesalz, eiklarpulver, Emulgator brauner Zucker, eigelb, butter (processing marker), Kokosfett, fettarmer Kakao, Sojaöl, El, Kakaomasse (Lecithine), Stabilisatoren (Guarkernmehl, Carrageen), Melasse, Backtriebmittel Melasse, Vanilleextrakt, Stabilisatoren (Guarkernmehl, Carrageen), natürliche Aromen (Natriumhydrogencarbonat), Fairtrade-Zucker, Kakao, Vanille mit Mengenausgleich (mit MILCH), Kakaobutter, Speisesalz, Emulgator (Lecithine), butterfett, natürliches Vanillearoma, Fairtrade-Zucker, Kakao, Vanille mit Mengenausgleich, Gesamtanteil (Gesamtanteil 66%), ohne Wasser und Molkereiprodukte 61%, ohne Wasser und Molkereiprodukter, FR Crème glacée vanille avec des morceaux de gâteau fondant au cacao maigre 11%, et une sauce au biscuit 10%, Ingrédients (crème 27%), eau, sucre, LAIT concentré écrémé, farines (BLÉ, BLÉ complet, ORGE maltée), huiles végétales (colza, soja), jaune d'ŒUF, amidon de maïs, cacao maigre en poudre, beurre de cacao, ceuf, extrait de vanille, sel, blanc d'ŒUF déshydraté, émulsifiant (lécithines de SOJA), stabilisants (gomme guar, carraghénanes), mélasses, poudre à lever (carbonate acide de sodium), Sucre, cacao, vanille (issus du commerce équitable Fairtrade dans le respect du bilan de masse (du poids total 61%), hors eau et produits laitiersF, NL Vanilleroomijs met stukken brownie 11%, en een koekjessaus 10%, Ingrediënten), room 27%, water, suiker, geconcentreerde magere MELK, bloem (tarwe, volkoren TARWE, gemoute GERST), plantaardige oliën (raapzaad, soja), eigeel, maïszetmeel, magere cacaopoeder, cacaoboter, El, vanille-extract, zout, gedroogd El-EIWIT, emulgator (sojalecithine), stabilisatoren (guargom, carrageen), melasse, rijsmiddel (natriumbicarbonaat), Suiker, cacao, vanille (onder Fairtrade voorwaarden ingekocht volgens het mass balance principe, Totaal 61% exclusief water en zuivelF, Past in een vegetarisch dieet, FR Crème glacée vanille avec des morceaux de pâte à cookie aux pépites de chocolat 15%, et des inclusions cacaotées 4%, Ingrédients), crème 27%, eau, sucre, LAIT concentré écrémé, farine de BLÉ, sucre roux, jaune d'ŒEUF, beurre, huile de coco, cacao maigre en poudre, huile de soja, ceuf, pâte de cacao, mélasses, extrait de vanille, stabilisants (gomme guar, carraghénanes), arômes naturels (dont LAIT), beurre de cacao, sel, émulsifiant (lécithines de SOJA), BEURRE concentré, arôme naturel de vanille, Sucre, cacao, vanille (issus du commerce équitable Fairtrade dans le respect du bilan de masse (du poids total 66%), hors eau et produits laitiers, NL Vanilleroomijs met stukken koekdeeg met chocostukken 15%, en stukken cacaofantasie 4%, Ingrediënten), room 27%, water, suiker, geconcentreerde magere MELK, tarwebloem, bruine suiker, eigeel, boter, kokosolie, magere cacaopoeder, sojaolie, El, cacaomassa, melasse, vanille-extract, stabilisatoren (guargom, carrageen), natuurlijke aroma's (bevat MELK), cacaoboter, zout, emulgator (sojalecithine), boterconcentraat, natuurlijk vanille aroma, Suiker, cacao, vanille (onder Fairtrade voorwaarden ingekocht volgens het mass balance principe, Totaal 66% exclusief water en zuivel, Past in een vegetarisch dieet, UK, IE Store at), 18°c
Additives: E322 Lecithins , E407 Carrageenan , E412 Guar gum , E500 Sodium carbonates , E500ii Sodium hydrogen carbonate
As written on the pack
Cream (MILK) (27%), water, sugar, condensed skimmed MILK, flours (WHEAT, whole WHEAT, malted BARLEY), vegetable oils (rapeseed, fully refined soybean), EGG yolk, com starch, fat-reduced cocoa powder, cocoa butter, EGG, vanilla extract, salt, dried EGG white, emulsifier (SOY lecithins), stabilisers (guar gum, carrageenan), molasses, raising agent (sodium bicarbonate). ▶ Sugar, cocoa, vanilla: mass balance is used to match Fairtrade sourcing. Total 61% excluding water and dairy. COOKIE DOUGH UK/IE Vanilla ice cream with chunks of chocolate chip cookie dough (15%) and chocolatey chunks (4%). Ingredients: Cream (MILK) (27%), water, sugar, condensed skimmed MILK, WHEAT flour, brown sugar, EGG yolk, butter (MILK), coconut fat, fat-reduced cocoa powder, fully refined soybean oil, EGG, cocoa mass, molasses, vanilla extract, stabilisers (guar gum, carrageenan), natural flavourings (contains MILK), cocoa butter, salt, emulsifier (SOY lecithins), butter fat (MILK), natural vanilla flavouring. Sugar, cocoa, vanilla: mass balance is used to match Fairtrade sourcing, total 66% excluding water and dairyf. DE/AT/CH (DE/AT) Vanilleeiscreme mit Brownie-Gebäckstücken (11%), DE/AT/CH (DE/AT) Vanilleeiscreme mit Cookieteig-Stücken (15%) durchzogen von Keks-Strudeln (10%). / (CH) Vanille-Doppelrahmglace (mit Schokoladenstückchen) und kakaohaltigen Fettglasurstücken (4%). A mit Brownie-Gebäckstücken (11%), durchzogen von Keks-Strudeln (10%). (CH) Vanille-Doppelrahmglace mit Cookieteig-Stücken (15%) Zutaten: RAHM (27%), Trinkwasser, Zucker, KONDENSMAGERMILCH, Mehl (WEIZEN, (mit Schokoladenstückchen) und kakaohaltigen Fettglasurstücken (4%). WEIZENVOLLKORN, GERSTENMALZ), pflanzliche Öle (Raps, Soja), EIGELB, Maisstärke, Zutaten: RAHM (27%), Trinkwasser, Zucker, KONDENSMAGERMILCH, WEIZENMEHL, fettarmer Kakao, Kakaobutter, El, Vanilleextrakt, Speisesalz, EIKLARPULVER, Emulgator brauner Zucker, EIGELB, BUTTER, Kokosfett, fettarmer Kakao, Sojaöl, El, Kakaomasse, (Lecithine (SOJA)), Stabilisatoren (Guarkernmehl, Carrageen), Melasse, Backtriebmittel Melasse, Vanilleextrakt, Stabilisatoren (Guarkernmehl, Carrageen), natürliche Aromen (Natriumhydrogencarbonat). Fairtrade-Zucker, - Kakao, - Vanille mit Mengenausgleich. (mit MILCH), Kakaobutter, Speisesalz, Emulgator (Lecithine (SOJA)), BUTTERFETT, natürliches Vanillearoma. Fairtrade-Zucker, - Kakao, - Vanille mit Mengenausgleich. Gesamtanteil: 66% Gesamtanteil: 61% ohne Wasser und Molkereiprodukte. ohne Wasser und Molkereiprodukter. FR Crème glacée vanille avec des morceaux de gâteau fondant au cacao maigre (11%) et une sauce au biscuit (10%). Ingrédients : CRÈME (27%), eau, sucre, LAIT concentré écrémé, farines (BLÉ, BLÉ complet, ORGE maltée), huiles végétales (colza, soja), jaune d'ŒUF, amidon de maïs, cacao maigre en poudre, beurre de cacao, CEUF, extrait de vanille, sel, blanc d'ŒUF déshydraté, émulsifiant (lécithines de SOJA), stabilisants (gomme guar, carraghénanes), mélasses, poudre à lever (carbonate acide de sodium). Sucre, cacao, vanille: issus du commerce équitable Fairtrade dans le respect du bilan de masse (61% du poids total) hors eau et produits laitiersF. NL Vanilleroomijs met stukken brownie (11%) en een koekjessaus (10%). Ingrediënten: ROOM (27%), water, suiker, geconcentreerde magere MELK, bloem (TARWE, volkoren TARWE, gemoute GERST), plantaardige oliën (raapzaad, soja), EIGEEL, maïszetmeel, magere cacaopoeder, cacaoboter, El, vanille-extract, zout, gedroogd El-EIWIT, emulgator (SOJALECITHINE), stabilisatoren (guargom, carrageen), melasse, rijsmiddel (natriumbicarbonaat). Suiker, cacao, vanille: onder Fairtrade voorwaarden ingekocht volgens het mass balance principe. Totaal 61% exclusief water en zuivelF. Past in een vegetarisch dieet. FR Crème glacée vanille avec des morceaux de pâte à cookie aux pépites de chocolat (15%) et des inclusions cacaotées (4%). Ingrédients : CRÈME (27%), eau, sucre, LAIT concentré écrémé, farine de BLÉ, sucre roux, jaune d'ŒEUF, BEURRE, huile de coco, cacao maigre en poudre, huile de soja, CEUF, pâte de cacao, mélasses, extrait de vanille, stabilisants (gomme guar, carraghénanes), arômes naturels (dont LAIT), beurre de cacao, sel, émulsifiant (lécithines de SOJA), BEURRE concentré, arôme naturel de vanille. Sucre, cacao, vanille: issus du commerce équitable Fairtrade dans le respect du bilan de masse (66% du poids total) hors eau et produits laitiers. NL Vanilleroomijs met stukken koekdeeg met chocostukken (15%) en stukken cacaofantasie (4%). Ingrediënten: ROOM (27%), water, suiker, geconcentreerde magere MELK, TARWEBLOEM, bruine suiker, EIGEEL, BOTER, kokosolie, magere cacaopoeder, sojaolie, El, cacaomassa, melasse, vanille-extract, stabilisatoren (guargom, carrageen), natuurlijke aroma's (bevat MELK), cacaoboter, zout, emulgator (SOJALECITHINE), BOTERCONCENTRAAT, natuurlijk vanille aroma. Suiker, cacao, vanille: onder Fairtrade voorwaarden ingekocht volgens het mass balance principe. Totaal 66% exclusief water en zuivel. Past in een vegetarisch dieet. 3.99 UK/IE Store at - 18°C.
What makes it ultra-processed
Cosmetic additives
Added to change how the food looks, feels or tastes, not to keep it safe. A hallmark of ultra-processed food.
- E322 Lecithins Lecithins are fatty substances extracted mostly from soybeans, sunflower seeds or eggs, used as emulsifiers to keep fat and water mixed, for example in chocolate.
- E407 Carrageenan Carrageenan is a thickener and gelling agent extracted from red seaweed, used widely in dairy desserts, plant-based drinks and processed meats.
- E412 Guar gum Guar gum is a thickener ground from the seeds of the guar plant.
- Flavouring Flavourings are concentrated aroma preparations that add or intensify a taste.
6 ingredients that would only make it processed
Kitchen staples like sugar, salt and oil. On their own they make a food processed, not ultra-processed.
- Ice creams Products in the category "Ice creams" are at least group 3.
- Butter Butter, the fat churned from cream.
- Salt Salt, added for taste and preservation.
- Sugar Sugar refined from sugar cane or beet.
- Vegetable fat Vegetable fats are oils that are solid at room temperature, such as palm or coconut fat.
- Vegetable oil Vegetable oils are pressed or extracted from seeds, nuts and fruits.
Among 321 ice creams
From least to most processed, this one ranks 84th. 93% of the ice creams here are ultra-processed.
About this information
- Data from this product on Open Food Facts (barcode 8711327670020, last edited 4 September 2026), available under the Open Database License. If something is wrong or the recipe has changed, you can correct it there.
- The NOVA group is an automated estimate from crowdsourced data: a missing or mistyped ingredient can change it.
- NOVA measures processing, not nutrition. For nutrition, Open Food Facts gives this product a Nutri-Score of D (from A, best, to E).
- General information, not medical or dietary advice. Check the pack if you have an allergy.