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Enlightened Ice Cream Cake Keto Ice Cream: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
Lower integrity
Enlightened ice cream cake keto ice cream received a Food Integrity Score of 42 out of 100 (lower integrity). This reflects ultra-processed and high additive load. This reads more like a food-engineering project than a simple dessert, with cream and egg yolks doing the real food work while gums, fibers, and sugar alcohols handle texture and sweetness. It is better treated as an occasional treat than an everyday food. The main drawbacks are the number of texture helpers, vague natural flavor, and colors stacked into a short ingredient list. Main considerations include multiple gums stacked for texture, vague natural flavor system, and several added colors. Simpler options: Look for ice cream with just cream, egg yolks, sugar, and vanilla; choose products that name their flavors instead of using natural flavor.
Food Integrity Score 42/100
What stood out on the label?
- Ultra-processed
- High additive load
- Transparency: Medium
What to watch?
- Multiple gums stacked for texture
- Vague natural flavor system
- Several added colors
Simpler options to consider
- Look for ice cream with just cream, egg yolks, sugar, and vanilla
- Choose products that name their flavors instead of using natural flavor
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Enlightened Ice Cream Cake Keto Ice Cream
- Brand
- Enlightened
- Category
- Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts (source: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt)
- GTIN / UPC
00852109331895- Serving size
- 90 g (2/3 cup)
- Source data — ingredients
- Ingredient list from product label data (see Sources)
- Healthy Food Guide analysis
- Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards. See methodology under Sources.
- Data last verified
Food Integrity results
Ice Cream Cake Keto Ice Cream
Enlightened
Lower integrity
Warning Signs
Soluble corn fiber, allulose, erythritol, and multiple gums like guar, xanthan, and tara make this a texture-engineered formula.
Consider This
Natural flavor, vegetable glycerin, and several gums and colors point to a factory-formulated, ultra-processed style product.
Good Substitutes
Make a simple cream, egg yolk, and vanilla custard ice cream at home with just a few recognizable ingredients.
Overall Assessment
Lower integrityThis reads more like a food-engineering project than a simple dessert, with cream and egg yolks doing the real food work while gums, fibers, and sugar alcohols handle texture and sweetness. It is better treated as an occasional treat than an everyday food. The main drawbacks are the number of texture helpers, vague natural flavor, and colors stacked into a short ingredient list.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Multiple gums stacked for texture
- Vague natural flavor system
- Several added colors
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Natural Flavor — Vague flavor system with undisclosed components.
- Guar Gum — Thickening gum used for texture.
- Xanthan Gum — Thickening gum used for texture.
Highest concern ingredients
- Natural Flavor (7/10) — Vague flavor system with undisclosed components.
- Non-GMO Soluble Corn Fiber (6/10) — Isolated fiber used to build bulk and texture.
- Guar Gum (6/10) — Thickening gum used for texture.
Better choice tips
- Look for ice cream with just cream, egg yolks, sugar, and vanilla.
- Choose products that name their flavors instead of using natural flavor.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
CREAM, WATER, EGG YOLKS, NON-GMO SOLUBLE CORN FIBER, ERYTHRITOL, ALLULOSE, MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, DUTCHED COCOA, VEGETABLE GLYCERIN, ALMONDS, VANILLA, BUTTER, MILK, TARA GUM, GUAR GUM, CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, MONK FRUIT EXTRACT, CHEESE CULTURE, LACTIC ACID, PECTIN, CORN STARCH, NATURAL FLAVOR, FRUIT JUICE (COLOR), CITRIC ACID, SALT, GUM ARABIC, CAROB GUM, XANTHAN GUM, SPIRULINA EXTRACT (COLOR), VEGETABLE JUICE (COLOR), TURMERIC (COLOR).
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
Natural FlavorConcern 7/10 — Higher concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term
What this is
Vague ingredient
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Vague flavor system with undisclosed components.
Additional note
Vague flavor system.
Family watchlist
Vague flavor system; components are not specified.
Non-GMO Soluble Corn FiberConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernIsolated fiberWatchlist
What this is
Isolated fiber
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Isolated fiber is a formulation-oriented rebuilt-food component.
Additional note
Isolated soluble fiber used for bulk and sweetness.
Family watchlist
Isolated fiber used to build bulk and texture.
Tara GumConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Thickener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Texture gum used to stabilize the product.
Additional note
Thickening gum.
Family watchlist
Thickening gum some users may want to track.
Guar GumConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Thickener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Texture gum used to stabilize the product.
Additional note
Thickening gum.
Family watchlist
Thickening gum some users may want to track.
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Gum ArabicConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernEmulsifierWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Emulsifier
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Emulsifying gum that helps stabilize texture.
Additional note
Emulsifying gum.
Family watchlist
Emulsifying gum some users may want to track.
Carob GumConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Thickener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Texture gum used to stabilize the product.
Additional note
Thickening gum.
Family watchlist
Thickening gum some users may want to track.
Xanthan GumConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Thickener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Texture gum used to stabilize the product.
Additional note
Thickening gum.
Family watchlist
Thickening gum some users may want to track.
AlluloseConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Refined rare sugar used for sweetness and bulk.
Additional note
Rare sugar sweetener, refined.
Family watchlist
Refined sweetener some users may want to track.
Milk Protein ConcentrateConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernIsolated protein
What this is
Isolated protein
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Concentrated protein fraction adds formulation complexity.
Additional note
Concentrated isolated dairy protein.
Vegetable GlycerinConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernHumectantWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Humectant
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Functional humectant that helps control texture.
Additional note
Humectant used for moisture and texture.
Family watchlist
Functional additive some users may want to track.
PectinConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Thickener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Gelling agent that helps set texture.
Additional note
Gelling agent.
Family watchlist
Gelling agent some users may want to track.
ErythritolConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Sugar alcohol sweetener some users prefer to avoid.
Additional note
Sugar alcohol sweetener.
Family watchlist
Sugar alcohol sweetener some users may want to track.
Monk Fruit ExtractConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetener
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Concentrated extract used for sweetness.
Additional note
Concentrated sweetener extract.
Lactic AcidConcern 4/10 — Mild concernAcidulantAdditive
What this is
Acidulant
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Acidulant used as a formulation helper.
Additional note
Acidulant.
Spirulina Extract (Color)Concern 4/10 — Mild concernColor additiveWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Color additive
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Color additive used for appearance.
Additional note
Natural blue color extract.
Family watchlist
Colorant used for appearance.
Corn StarchConcern 3/10 — Mild concernStarch
What this is
Starch
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Refined starch used for texture.
Additional note
Refined starch.
Fruit Juice (Color)Concern 3/10 — Mild concernColor additiveWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Color additive
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Used for color rather than as a food component.
Additional note
Juice used for color.
Family watchlist
Colorant used for appearance.
Citric AcidConcern 3/10 — Mild concernAcidulantAdditive
What this is
Acidulant
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Acidulant with preservative function.
Additional note
Acidulant and preservative aid.
Vegetable Juice (Color)Concern 3/10 — Mild concernColor additiveWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Color additive
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Used for color rather than as a food component.
Additional note
Juice used for color.
Family watchlist
Colorant used for appearance.
Turmeric (Color)Concern 3/10 — Mild concernColor additiveWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Color additive
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Used for color rather than as a food component.
Additional note
Turmeric used as color.
Family watchlist
Colorant used for appearance.
Dutched CocoaConcern 2/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Transparency Context
Why it matters
Mild processing; cocoa sourcing context applies.
Additional note
Alkali-processed cocoa.
Chocolate LiquorConcern 2/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Transparency Context
Why it matters
Category-normal cocoa processing; cocoa sourcing context applies.
Additional note
Ground cocoa mass.
CreamConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable dairy base with normal processing.
Additional note
Dairy base, simple recognizable food.
VanillaConcern 1/10 — Very low concernFlavoring
What this is
Flavoring
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Recognizable flavoring ingredient.
Additional note
Flavoring from vanilla bean.
Cheese CultureConcern 1/10 — Very low concernCulture
What this is
Culture
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Traditional dairy culture ingredient.
Additional note
Dairy culture for fermentation.
WaterConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Basic recipe ingredient.
Additional note
Plain water.
Egg YolksConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Traditional custard base ingredient.
Additional note
Recognizable egg component.
AlmondsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple whole food ingredient.
Additional note
Recognizable nut.
ButterConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Traditional dairy fat.
Additional note
Dairy fat.
MilkConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable dairy base.
Additional note
Dairy base.
SaltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple seasoning.
Additional note
Basic seasoning.
This Food Integrity score estimates how close a food appears to a simple, recognizable ingredient profile. It is not a medical safety rating. Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.
How this product may fit different goals
The same food can look different depending on what matters most to you. Here is a general preview of how this product may align with several common goals.
Heart-Healthy Eating
MixedMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Ingredients often higher in saturated fat (Mentions "butter", "cheese". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Vegetarian
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegetarian, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "almond". See ingredients for details.)
Vegan
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegan, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Animal-derived ingredients (Mentions "milk", "butter", "cream". See ingredients for details.)
Plant-Based
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Plant-Based, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Animal-derived ingredients (Mentions "milk", "butter", "cream". See ingredients for details.)
Low-Carb Lifestyle
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low-Carb Lifestyle, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Carb-dense ingredients (Mentions "corn starch". See ingredients for details.)
Keto-Style Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Keto-Style Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Carb-dense ingredients (Mentions "corn starch". See ingredients for details.)
Minimally Processed Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Minimally Processed Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Higher processing level (Ultra-processed)
This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.
Whole-Food Focused Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Whole-Food Focused Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Higher processing level (Ultra-processed)
This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.
Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Higher processing level (Ultra-processed)
This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.
Mediterranean-Style Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Mediterranean-Style Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Ingredients often higher in saturated fat (Mentions "butter", "cheese". See ingredients for details.)
Paleo-Style Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Paleo-Style Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Grain/legume ingredients (Mentions "corn". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Healthy Fat Focus
MixedDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Healthy Fat Focus, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Ingredients often higher in saturated fat (Mentions "butter", "cheese". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Low-Spike Stability
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
GLP-1 Eating Support
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Low Sugar Lifestyle
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Appetite & Portion Awareness
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Athletic Fueling
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Workout Recovery
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Workout Recovery, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Strength & Protein Focus
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Strength & Protein Focus, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Pescatarian
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Pescatarian, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Low Gluten Eating
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low Gluten Eating, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
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Understanding the Food Integrity analysis
What the Food Integrity analysis evaluates
The Food Integrity analysis focuses on how a packaged food is formulated and made. It examines processing level, ingredient quality, additives, oils, sweeteners, purity cues, and how clearly a label communicates what is in the product. The Food Integrity Score summarizes that formulation and transparency picture on a 0–100 scale. It is not a full nutrient report and it is not a personalized meal plan.
Why processing, ingredients, and transparency matter
Processing level and ingredient quality shape what you are actually eating beyond calories on the label. Additives, industrial oils, and intense sweeteners can change how clean or heavily engineered a product feels, even when the front of pack looks wholesome. Purity and transparency matter because incomplete or marketing-heavy labeling can hide tradeoffs that only show up when the full ingredient list is reviewed carefully.
Who may prioritize Food Integrity
Some people care mainly about Food Integrity because their dietary goals center on formulation rather than macros alone. Examples include checking vegetarian or vegan suitability, preferring simpler ingredient sources, avoiding certain additives or sweeteners, watching oil choices, or preferring less processed options. For those priorities, the Food Integrity Score can be the more practical first read.
How Food Integrity differs from Longevity
Food Integrity is the focused analysis of processing, ingredients, additives, purity, and transparency. Longevity is the broader analysis of nutritional composition, metabolic and dietary characteristics, processing, and ingredient quality together. Favorable nutrition values do not necessarily mean strong Food Integrity: a product can look balanced on macros yet still rely on heavy processing or additives that the Food Integrity analysis flags in more detail.
Why the two analyses overlap—and why to review Longevity too
The analyses overlap intentionally. Food Integrity–related characteristics contribute to Longevity, and Longevity still benefits from the same ingredient-quality lens. They are not competing verdicts; they answer different questions at different depths. Reviewing the Longevity analysis can add information about nutritional composition, metabolic characteristics, and dietary balance that Food Integrity alone does not emphasize. Looking at both usually gives the most complete understanding of tradeoffs.
Common questions about this product
Is Enlightened Ice Cream Cake Keto Ice Cream highly processed?
Food Integrity lists processing level as Ultra-processed. That reflects formulation and processing signals from the ingredient analysis — not a medical or regulatory classification.
Why are the Longevity and Food Integrity scores different?
Longevity emphasizes nutrition per serving and longer-term dietary alignment. Food Integrity emphasizes ingredients, additives, processing, and label transparency. The same product can score differently on those lenses.
How much fiber is in one serving?
Enlightened Ice Cream Cake Keto Ice Cream shows about 5.04g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Enlightened Ice Cream Cake Keto Ice Cream: 0g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include erythritol, allulose. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: Low sugar and added sugar per serving; Contains almonds and egg yolks; Moderate fiber and some milk protein.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: High saturated fat per serving; Multiple gums, sweetener blends, and additives; Sodium and calories are moderate for a dessert.
Who might evaluate this product differently?
People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same ice cream & frozen desserts differently. Use the goal preview on this page, then personalize in KarbCoach for your priorities.
Source data and Healthy Food Guide analysis
- Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
- Healthy Food Guide analysis (Longevity and Food Integrity) — Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards.
- How the Longevity Score is calculated
- How the Food Integrity Score is calculated
- Scoring models: KarbCoach Longevity and Food Integrity.
- Independent analysis. No manufacturer affiliation.
- Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions. Full sources and safety details.
Label accuracy and safety information
Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.
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