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So Delicious Dairy Free Chocolate Cocoa Chip Frozen Dessert: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
Mixed integrity
So Delicious Dairy Free dairy free chocolate cocoa chip frozen dessert received a Food Integrity Score of 62 out of 100 (mixed integrity). This reflects highly processed and moderate additive load. This reads more like a dairy-free frozen dessert built from several refined fractions and texture helpers than a simple kitchen recipe. The cocoa, cane sugar, and coconut oil are recognizable, but guar gum, pea protein, rice starch, and natural flavors do behind-the-scenes work for texture and flavor. Best treated as an occasional treat rather than an everyday food. Main considerations include guar gum and natural flavors add texture and flavor engineering, refined sunflower oil and pea protein isolate, and two refined sugar sources. Simpler options: Look for frozen desserts with fewer gums and no natural flavors; choose versions sweetened with one sugar source and a shorter ingredient list.
Food Integrity Score 62/100
What stood out on the label?
- Highly processed
- Moderate additive load
- Transparency: Medium
What to watch?
- Guar gum and natural flavors add texture and flavor engineering
- Refined sunflower oil and pea protein isolate
- Two refined sugar sources
Simpler options to consider
- Look for frozen desserts with fewer gums and no natural flavors
- Choose versions sweetened with one sugar source and a shorter ingredient list
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- So Delicious Dairy Free Chocolate Cocoa Chip Frozen Dessert
- Category
- Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts (source: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt)
- GTIN / UPC
00036632078001- Serving size
- 106 g (2/3 cup (106g) Per serving)
- 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
Dairy Free Chocolate Cocoa Chip Frozen Dessert
So Delicious Dairy Free
Mixed integrity
Warning Signs
Guar gum, natural flavors, and refined sunflower oil stand out as the most formulation-heavy items on this label.
Consider This
Pea protein, rice starch, and guar gum are texture and structure helpers typical of factory-formulated frozen desserts.
Good Substitutes
Try a simple frozen dessert made with coconut milk, cocoa, cane sugar, and dark chocolate chips for a far shorter ingredient list.
Overall Assessment
Mixed integrityThis reads more like a dairy-free frozen dessert built from several refined fractions and texture helpers than a simple kitchen recipe. The cocoa, cane sugar, and coconut oil are recognizable, but guar gum, pea protein, rice starch, and natural flavors do behind-the-scenes work for texture and flavor. Best treated as an occasional treat rather than an everyday food.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Guar gum and natural flavors add texture and flavor engineering
- Refined sunflower oil and pea protein isolate
- Two refined sugar sources
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Natural flavors — Vague flavor system
- Guar gum — Gum thickener
- Organic sunflower oil — Refined seed oil
- Cane sugar — Refined sweetener
Highest concern ingredients
- Guar gum (6/10) — Gum thickener adds texture engineering.
- Natural flavors (6/10) — Vague flavor system with undisclosed components.
- Organic sunflower oil (5/10) — Refined seed oil used for fat and texture.
Better choice tips
- Look for frozen desserts with fewer gums and no natural flavors
- Choose versions sweetened with one sugar source and a shorter ingredient list
Ingredients
Ingredient list
FILTERED WATER, ORGANIC CANE SUGAR, ORGANIC COCONUT OIL, CANE SUGAR, COCOA** (PROCESSED WITH ALKALI), ORGANIC SUNFLOWER OIL, PEA PROTEIN, COCOA**, RICE STARCH, CHOCOLATE LIQUOR**, SEA SALT, GUAR GUM, NATURAL FLAVORS, **RAINFOREST ALLIANCE CERTIFIED
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
Guar gumConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Thickener
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Gums are texture helpers that some users may want to flag.
Additional note
Thickener and stabilizer that helps texture.
Family watchlist
Gum thickener
Natural flavorsConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term
What this is
Vague ingredient
Processing category
Unknown / not listed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Broad flavor systems hide specific components from the label.
Additional note
Broad flavor system with undisclosed components.
Family watchlist
Vague flavor system
Organic sunflower oilConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist
What this is
Refined oil
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Refined seed oils are a common watchlist item for many users.
Additional note
Refined seed oil used for fat and texture.
Family watchlist
Refined seed oil
Pea proteinConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernIsolated protein
What this is
Isolated protein
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Isolated protein is a formulation input rather than a whole food.
Additional note
Isolated plant protein used for structure.
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Organic cane sugarConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Refined sweetener that some users may want to track.
Additional note
Refined sweetener, sweetening the dessert.
Family watchlist
Refined sweetener
Cane sugarConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Second refined sugar source adds to total sweetener load.
Additional note
Refined sweetener, second sugar source in the list.
Family watchlist
Refined sweetener
Rice starchConcern 4/10 — Mild concernStarch
What this is
Starch
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Refined starch is added for texture in the formula.
Additional note
Refined starch used for texture.
Organic coconut oilConcern 3/10 — Mild concernPlant fat
What this is
Plant fat
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Refined plant fat adds richness but is a processed fraction.
Additional note
Plant fat used for creaminess in the base.
Cocoa (processed with alkali)Concern 2/10 — Very low concernCocoa
What this is
Cocoa
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Alkali processing is a mild refinement of cocoa.
Additional note
Cocoa processed with alkali, a mild processing step.
Chocolate liquorConcern 1/10 — Very low concernCocoa
What this is
Cocoa
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Traditional chocolate base with normal category processing.
Additional note
Ground cocoa nibs, a minimally processed chocolate base.
Filtered waterConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Basic base ingredient with no formulation concern.
Additional note
Plain water, a simple base ingredient.
CocoaConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernCocoa
What this is
Cocoa
Processing category
Whole food
Main concern area
Transparency Context
Why it matters
Cocoa sourcing and heavy metal context may matter to some users.
Additional note
Plain cocoa, a recognizable base ingredient.
Sea saltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Basic seasoning with no formulation concern.
Additional note
Simple salt for flavor balance.
**Rainforest Alliance CertifiedConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernCertification
What this is
Certification
Processing category
Unknown / not listed
Main concern area
Transparency Context
Why it matters
Certification claim relates to sourcing rather than formulation.
Additional note
Certification statement, not a formulation ingredient.
Food Integrity reflects ingredient formulation and label clues 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
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.
Low-Spike Stability
Watch-outsMetabolic 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.
Heart-Healthy Eating
Watch-outsMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Ingredients often higher in saturated fat (Mentions "coconut oil". See ingredients for details.)
GLP-1 Eating Support
Watch-outsMetabolic 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", "cane", "cane sugar". See ingredients for details.)
Low Sugar Lifestyle
Watch-outsMetabolic 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.
Appetite & Portion Awareness
Watch-outsMetabolic 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", "cane", "cane sugar". See ingredients for details.)
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 "pea protein". See ingredients for details.)
Vegan
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegan, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "pea protein". See ingredients for details.)
Plant-Based
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Plant-Based, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "pea protein". 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 "sugar". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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 "sugar". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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 (Highly processed)
This product has 1 additional signal 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 (Highly processed)
This product has 1 additional signal 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 (Highly processed)
This product has 1 additional signal 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 "coconut oil". 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 "pea". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Healthy Fat Focus
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Healthy Fat Focus, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Ingredients often higher in saturated fat (Mentions "coconut oil". See ingredients for details.)
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 So Delicious Dairy Free Chocolate Cocoa Chip Frozen Dessert 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?
So Delicious Dairy Free Chocolate Cocoa Chip Frozen Dessert shows about 2.01g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
So Delicious Dairy Free Chocolate Cocoa Chip Frozen Dessert: 23g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include cane sugar, organic cane sugar. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: Dairy-free, plant-based formulation; Relatively simple ingredient list; Some fiber from cocoa and pea protein.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: High added sugar (cane sugar listed multiple times); Saturated fat from coconut oil is substantial; Multiple processing aids and gums (guar gum, rice starch).
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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