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Great Value Orange Sherbet: Food Integrity analysis

Updated 2026-10-17 · Great Value

Quick answer

Lower integrity

Great Value orange sherbet received a Food Integrity Score of 44 out of 100 (lower integrity). This reflects ultra-processed and high additive load. This is a frozen dessert built more like a stabilized formula than a simple recipe, with several thickeners and gums doing the heavy lifting. Real orange appears only as a small concentrate and oil, so flavor is largely engineered. Treat it as an occasional treat rather than an everyday food. Main considerations include multiple gums and cellulose-based stabilizers, refined corn syrup and sugar, and added color and engineered orange flavor. Simpler options: Choose a sorbet or sherbet with fewer gums and stabilizers; look for orange juice or zest higher on the ingredient list.

Food Integrity Score 44/100

What stood out on the label?

  • Ultra-processed
  • High additive load
  • Transparency: High

What to watch?

  • Multiple gums and cellulose-based stabilizers
  • Refined corn syrup and sugar
  • Added color and engineered orange flavor

Simpler options to consider

  • Choose a sorbet or sherbet with fewer gums and stabilizers
  • Look for orange juice or zest higher on the ingredient list

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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Great Value Orange Sherbet
Category
Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts (source: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt)
GTIN / UPC
00078742086552
Serving size
117 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

Orange Sherbet

Great Value

Lower integrity

Warning Signs

Corn syrup, carrageenan, cellulose gel, and multiple vegetable gums make this read like a texture-engineered formula.

Consider This

Modified cellulose, cellulose gum, and cellulose gel are typically associated with factory-formulated frozen desserts built for texture and stability.

Good Substitutes

Try a simple sorbet or homemade orange sherbet made with fresh orange juice, cane sugar, and a little milk or cream.

Overall Assessment

Lower integrity

This is a frozen dessert built more like a stabilized formula than a simple recipe, with several thickeners and gums doing the heavy lifting. Real orange appears only as a small concentrate and oil, so flavor is largely engineered. Treat it as an occasional treat rather than an everyday food.

Key Highlights

What stood out

  • Multiple gums and cellulose-based stabilizers
  • Refined corn syrup and sugar
  • Added color and engineered orange flavor

Family Watchlist

Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.

  • Corn Syrup — Refined sweetener
  • Modified Cellulose — Chemically modified stabilizer
  • Carrageenan — Controversial gelling additive
  • Cellulose Gum — Modified cellulose thickener
  • Cellulose Gel — Processed cellulose stabilizer
  • Vegetable Gums — Thickening gum blend

Highest concern ingredients

  • Carrageenan (7/10) — Controversial gelling additive
  • Modified Cellulose (7/10) — Chemically modified stabilizer
  • Cellulose Gum (7/10) — Modified cellulose thickener

Better choice tips

  • Choose a sorbet or sherbet with fewer gums and stabilizers.
  • Look for orange juice or zest higher on the ingredient list.

Ingredients

Ingredient list

WATER, SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, WHEY, SKIM MILK, MILK*, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF ORANGE JUICE CONCENTRATE, OIL OF ORANGE, MODIFIED CELLULOSE, VEGETABLE GUMS (CAROB BEAN GUM, TARA GUM, GUAR GUM), CARRAGEENAN, CELLULOSE GUM, CELLULOSE GEL, XANTHAN GUM, CITRIC ACID, ANNATTO EXTRACT FOR COLOR. *ADDS A DIETARILY INSIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF FAT.

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

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

  1. Modified CelluloseConcern 7/10 — Higher concernStabilizerWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Stabilizer

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Modified cellulose is a texture and stability helper.

    Additional note

    Chemically modified plant fiber used as a stabilizer.

    Family watchlist

    Modified cellulose stabilizer.

  2. CarrageenanConcern 7/10 — Higher concernStabilizerWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Stabilizer

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Carrageenan is a widely debated texture additive.

    Additional note

    Seaweed-derived gelling and stabilizing agent.

    Family watchlist

    Controversial gelling additive.

  3. Cellulose GumConcern 7/10 — Higher concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Thickener

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Cellulose gum is a texture helper for frozen desserts.

    Additional note

    Chemically modified cellulose thickener.

    Family watchlist

    Modified cellulose thickener.

  4. Cellulose GelConcern 7/10 — Higher concernStabilizerWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Stabilizer

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Cellulose gel adds structure and texture stability.

    Additional note

    Processed cellulose used for structure.

    Family watchlist

    Processed cellulose stabilizer.

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  1. Corn SyrupConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernSweetenerWatchlist

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Refined syrup adds sweetness and body in industrial formulas.

    Additional note

    Refined corn-derived syrup.

    Family watchlist

    Refined corn syrup sweetener.

  2. Vegetable Gums (Carob Bean Gum, Tara Gum, Guar Gum)Concern 6/10 — Moderate concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Thickener

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Gums are added to create body and prevent separation.

    Additional note

    Blend of thickening gums.

    Family watchlist

    Thickening gum blend.

  3. Xanthan GumConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Thickener

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Xanthan gum builds texture and prevents separation.

    Additional note

    Fermentation-derived thickener.

    Family watchlist

    Thickening gum.

  4. Annatto Extract for ColorConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernColor additiveWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Color additive

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Added for color rather than as a core food.

    Additional note

    Plant-derived color additive.

    Family watchlist

    Added color.

  5. Oil of OrangeConcern 4/10 — Mild concernFlavoringAdditive

    What this is

    Flavoring

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Concentrated citrus oil adds intense flavor.

    Additional note

    Concentrated flavoring oil from orange peel.

  6. SugarConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    Refined sugar adds sweetness with little other nutrition.

    Additional note

    Refined sweetener, common in desserts.

    Family watchlist

    Refined sweetener.

  7. WheyConcern 3/10 — Mild concernDairy ingredient

    What this is

    Dairy ingredient

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Separated dairy fraction used for body and texture.

    Additional note

    Dairy protein fraction.

  8. Citric AcidConcern 3/10 — Mild concernAcidulantAdditive

    What this is

    Acidulant

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Adds tartness and supports flavor balance.

    Additional note

    Common acidulant.

  9. Contains 2% or less of Orange Juice ConcentrateConcern 2/10 — Very low concernFruit concentrate

    What this is

    Fruit concentrate

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Concentrated juice provides flavor in a small amount.

    Additional note

    Small concentrated juice portion.

  10. WaterConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Neutral base of the frozen dessert.

    Additional note

    Basic base ingredient.

  11. Skim MilkConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Recognizable dairy base.

    Additional note

    Basic dairy ingredient.

  12. MilkConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Recognizable dairy base.

    Additional note

    Basic dairy ingredient; adds trace fat.

Food Integrity is an ingredient-based analysis for label-reading purposes only. 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

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  • Low-Spike Stability

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

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

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • GLP-1 Eating Support

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "syrup", "corn syrup". See ingredients for details.)

    See more for this goal

  • 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)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

    See more for this goal

  • Appetite & Portion Awareness

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "syrup", "corn syrup". See ingredients for details.)

    See more for this goal

  • 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", "whey". 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", "whey". See ingredients for details.)

    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 Great Value Orange Sherbet 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?

Great Value Orange Sherbet shows about 0g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Great Value Orange Sherbet: 28g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Sugar, Corn syrup. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Contains some dairy protein from milk and whey; Low saturated fat per serving; Contains orange juice concentrate for some fruit flavor.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: High added sugar, with corn syrup listed as an ingredient; Zero fiber and minimal whole-food content; Multiple gums, cellulose, and carrageenan as additives.

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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