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Enlightened Light Ice Cream, Marshmallow Peanut Butter: Food Integrity analysis

Updated 2026-10-19 · Enlightened

Quick answer

Mixed integrity

Enlightened light ice cream, marshmallow peanut butter received a Food Integrity Score of 69 out of 100 (mixed integrity). This reflects highly processed and moderate additive load. This reads more like a food-engineering project than a simple recipe, even though real dairy, peanuts, and cream sit at the front of the list. The lighter profile comes from isolated proteins, fibers, and sugar-alcohol style sweeteners doing behind-the-scenes work to mimic texture and sweetness. It makes sense as an occasional treat rather than an everyday staple, and a simpler homemade version would be a more integrity-forward choice. Main considerations include isolated milk protein and soluble corn fiber, carob and guar gums for texture, and vague natural flavor system. Simpler options: Choose ice cream made with just milk, cream, sugar or honey, and real flavoring; pair simple peanuts or natural peanut butter with plain dairy for a cleaner treat.

Food Integrity Score 69/100

What stood out on the label?

  • Highly processed
  • Moderate additive load
  • Transparency: High

What to watch?

  • Isolated milk protein and soluble corn fiber
  • Carob and guar gums for texture
  • Vague natural flavor system

Simpler options to consider

  • Choose ice cream made with just milk, cream, sugar or honey, and real flavoring
  • Pair simple peanuts or natural peanut butter with plain dairy for a cleaner treat

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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Enlightened Light Ice Cream, Marshmallow Peanut Butter
Category
Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts (source: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt)
GTIN / UPC
00852109331208
Serving size
69 g (1/2 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

Light Ice Cream, Marshmallow Peanut Butter

Enlightened

Mixed integrity

Warning Signs

Milk protein isolate, soluble corn fiber, and carob and guar gums signal rebuilt, texture-engineered formulation rather than a simple dessert.

Consider This

Erythritol, vegetable glycerin, natural flavor, and monk fruit extract are sweetness and flavor systems typical of factory-formulated light desserts.

Good Substitutes

Try plain ice cream with real milk and cream, sweetened with a little honey or maple, topped with whole peanuts and a spoonful of natural peanut butter.

Overall Assessment

Mixed integrity

This reads more like a food-engineering project than a simple recipe, even though real dairy, peanuts, and cream sit at the front of the list. The lighter profile comes from isolated proteins, fibers, and sugar-alcohol style sweeteners doing behind-the-scenes work to mimic texture and sweetness. It makes sense as an occasional treat rather than an everyday staple, and a simpler homemade version would be a more integrity-forward choice.

Key Highlights

What stood out

  • Isolated milk protein and soluble corn fiber
  • Carob and guar gums for texture
  • Vague natural flavor system

Family Watchlist

Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.

  • Natural flavor — Broad flavor system with undisclosed components.
  • Carob gum — Gum used mainly for texture and stability.
  • Guar gum — Gum used mainly for texture and stability.
  • Peanut oil — Added refined oil beyond the peanuts.
  • Cane sugar — Refined sweetener.
  • Non-GMO soluble corn fiber — Refined isolated fiber for bulk and body.

Highest concern ingredients

  • Milk protein isolate (6/10) — Isolated protein used for texture and protein content.
  • Non-GMO soluble corn fiber (6/10) — Isolated fiber used for bulk and body.
  • Natural flavor (6/10) — Broad flavor system with undisclosed components.

Better choice tips

  • Choose ice cream made with just milk, cream, sugar or honey, and real flavoring.
  • Pair simple peanuts or natural peanut butter with plain dairy for a cleaner treat.

Ingredients

Ingredient list

SKIM MILK, MILK PROTEIN ISOLATE, ERYTHRITOL (NATURAL SWEETENER), NON-GMO SOLUBLE CORN FIBER, PEANUTS, PEANUT OIL, CREAM, CANE SUGAR, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: VEGETABLE GLYCERIN, NATURAL FLAVOR, CAROB GUM, GUAR GUM, MONK FRUIT EXTRACT, SALT.

Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.

Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.

  1. Milk protein isolateConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernIsolated protein

    What this is

    Isolated protein

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Isolated protein signals rebuilt formulation rather than whole food.

    Additional note

    Isolated protein added for texture and protein content.

  2. 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, refined input.

    Additional note

    Isolated fiber added to build bulk and body.

    Family watchlist

    Refined isolated fiber used for texture and bulk.

  3. Natural flavorConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term

    What this is

    Vague ingredient

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Broad flavor system hides exact components.

    Additional note

    Broad flavor system with undisclosed components.

    Family watchlist

    Vague flavor system with undisclosed components.

  4. Carob gumConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Thickener

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Gums are added mainly for texture and stability.

    Additional note

    Gum used as a thickener and stabilizer.

    Family watchlist

    Gum added mainly for texture and stability.

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  1. Guar gumConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Thickener

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Gums are added mainly for texture and stability.

    Additional note

    Gum used as a thickener and stabilizer.

    Family watchlist

    Gum added mainly for texture and stability.

  2. Peanut oilConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist

    What this is

    Refined oil

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Added refined oil is an industrial fat input.

    Additional note

    Refined oil added alongside peanuts for mouthfeel.

    Family watchlist

    Added refined oil beyond the peanuts themselves.

  3. Vegetable glycerinConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernHumectantAdditive

    What this is

    Humectant

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Functional humectant that signals texture engineering.

    Additional note

    Humectant used to keep texture soft and moist.

  4. Erythritol (natural sweetener)Concern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetener

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    Sugar alcohol sweetener is a refined formulation input.

    Additional note

    Sugar alcohol sweetener used to reduce sugar content.

  5. Cane sugarConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Refined sweetener that some users prefer to track.

    Additional note

    Refined sugar providing sweetness.

    Family watchlist

    Refined sweetener.

  6. Monk fruit extractConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetener

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Concentrated extract used to add sweetness.

    Additional note

    Concentrated extract used as a sweetener.

  7. Skim milkConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Recognizable dairy base doing a normal food job.

    Additional note

    Basic dairy base, mildly processed through pasteurization.

  8. CreamConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Traditional dairy ingredient with a normal dessert role.

    Additional note

    Dairy fat providing richness.

  9. PeanutsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole food

    What this is

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Recognizable food doing a clear flavor job.

    Additional note

    Recognizable whole food providing flavor and fat.

  10. SaltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Simple seasoning with a normal flavor role.

    Additional note

    Basic seasoning.

Food Integrity is an ingredient-based formulation estimate, 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

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  • Low Sugar Lifestyle

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Sweetener/sugar on watchlist (see Food Integrity)

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  • Vegan

    Watch-outs

    Dietary 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", "cream". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Plant-Based

    Watch-outs

    Dietary 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", "cream". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Minimally Processed Eating

    Watch-outs

    Dietary 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 (Highly processed)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Whole-Food Focused Eating

    Watch-outs

    Dietary 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 (Highly processed)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods

    Watch-outs

    Dietary 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 (Highly processed)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

    See more for this goal

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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 Light Ice Cream, Marshmallow Peanut Butter highly processed?

Food Integrity lists processing level as Highly 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 Light Ice Cream, Marshmallow Peanut Butter shows about 4.97g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Enlightened Light Ice Cream, Marshmallow Peanut Butter: 3g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include erythritol, monk fruit extract. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Good protein for a dessert (7g per serving); Low sugar (3g) and lower calories than regular ice cream; Contains peanuts as a whole-food ingredient.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Multiple sweeteners and gums indicate ultra-processing; Erythritol and monk fruit used to reduce sugar; Refined milk protein isolate and fiber additive.

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.

Other published analyses in Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts, selected from the same Healthy Food Guide catalog.

Source data and Healthy Food Guide analysis

  1. Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
  2. Healthy Food Guide analysis (Longevity and Food Integrity) — Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards.
  3. How the Longevity Score is calculated
  4. How the Food Integrity Score is calculated
  5. Scoring models: KarbCoach Longevity and Food Integrity.
  6. Independent analysis. No manufacturer affiliation.
  7. 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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