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So Delicious Dairy Free Mint Chip Non-Dairy Frozen Mousse: Food Integrity analysis

Updated 2026-10-17 · So Delicious Dairy Free

Quick answer

Lower integrity

So Delicious Dairy Free mint chip non-dairy frozen mousse received a Food Integrity Score of 52 out of 100 (lower integrity). This reflects highly processed and moderate additive load. This is a dairy-free frozen dessert built to behave like ice cream, and the label shows it. Several refined sweeteners, isolated pea protein, lecithin, and two gums do the structural and flavor work, so it reads as an engineered product. Occasional treats fit better than everyday eating from an integrity standpoint. Main considerations include multiple gums and an emulsifier engineer texture, several refined sweeteners and isolated pea protein, and natural flavor is undisclosed. Simpler options: Look for mint-chocolate options with fewer gums and flavor systems; choose desserts sweetened with less refined sugar and fewer isolated proteins.

Food Integrity Score 52/100

What stood out on the label?

  • Highly processed
  • Moderate additive load
  • Transparency: Medium

What to watch?

  • Multiple gums and an emulsifier engineer texture
  • Several refined sweeteners and isolated pea protein
  • Natural flavor is undisclosed

Simpler options to consider

  • Look for mint-chocolate options with fewer gums and flavor systems
  • Choose desserts sweetened with less refined sugar and fewer isolated proteins

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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
So Delicious Dairy Free Mint Chip Non-Dairy Frozen Mousse
Category
Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts (source: Other Frozen Desserts)
GTIN / UPC
00036632073488
Serving size
62 g (2/3 cup (62g) 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

Mint Chip Non-Dairy Frozen Mousse

So Delicious Dairy Free

Lower integrity

Warning Signs

Guar gum, xanthan gum, and natural flavor add texture and flavor engineering to this mint mousse base.

Consider This

Pea protein, erythritol, and sunflower lecithin point to a formulated, texture-and-sweetness-engineered product rather than a simple kitchen recipe.

Good Substitutes

A simple mint-chocolate dessert made from coconut milk, cocoa, a little cane sugar, and fresh mint would skip the gums and flavor systems.

Overall Assessment

Lower integrity

This is a dairy-free frozen dessert built to behave like ice cream, and the label shows it. Several refined sweeteners, isolated pea protein, lecithin, and two gums do the structural and flavor work, so it reads as an engineered product. Occasional treats fit better than everyday eating from an integrity standpoint.

Key Highlights

What stood out

  • Multiple gums and an emulsifier engineer texture
  • Several refined sweeteners and isolated pea protein
  • Natural flavor is undisclosed

Family Watchlist

Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.

  • Natural Flavor — Vague flavor system
  • Guar Gum — Gum used for texture
  • Xanthan Gum — Gum used for texture
  • Sunflower Lecithin — Emulsifier
  • Erythritol — Refined sweetener

Highest concern ingredients

  • Guar Gum (6/10) — Texture gum used for structure.
  • Natural Flavor (6/10) — Undisclosed flavor system.
  • Xanthan Gum (6/10) — Texture gum used for stability.

Better choice tips

  • Look for mint-chocolate options with fewer gums and flavor systems.
  • Choose desserts sweetened with less refined sugar and fewer isolated proteins.

Ingredients

Ingredient list

FILTERED WATER, ORGANIC TAPIOCA SYRUP, ORGANIC COCONUT OIL, ERYTHRITOL, ORGANIC CANE SUGAR, CHICORY ROOT EXTRACT, CANE SUGAR, COCOA, PEA PROTEIN, CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, GUAR GUM, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN, NATURAL FLAVOR, XANTHAN GUM

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

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

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

    What this is

    Thickener

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Gum used mainly for texture and stability, not as a whole-food component.

    Additional note

    Thickener and stabilizer gum.

    Family watchlist

    Gum used for texture

  2. Natural FlavorConcern 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 category that hides the specific compounds used.

    Additional note

    Undisclosed flavor system; source not specified.

    Family watchlist

    Vague flavor system

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

    What this is

    Thickener

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Texture-building gum that adds stability to frozen dessert structure.

    Additional note

    Fermentation-derived thickener gum.

    Family watchlist

    Gum used for texture

  4. Organic Tapioca SyrupConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernSweetenerWatchlist

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Refined starch-derived syrup adds sweetness and body without whole-food structure.

    Additional note

    Refined starch syrup sweetener.

    Family watchlist

    Refined sweetener

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  1. Pea ProteinConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernIsolated protein

    What this is

    Isolated protein

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Isolated protein used to build texture and structure in dairy-free formulas.

    Additional note

    Isolated plant protein.

  2. ErythritolConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Engineered sweetener used to reduce sugar load in formulated products.

    Additional note

    Sugar alcohol sweetener made by fermentation.

    Family watchlist

    Refined sweetener

  3. Chicory Root ExtractConcern 4/10 — Mild concernIsolated fiber

    What this is

    Isolated fiber

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Extracted fiber used for body and sweetness support.

    Additional note

    Extracted fiber/inulin-type ingredient.

  4. Sunflower LecithinConcern 4/10 — Mild concernEmulsifierWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Emulsifier

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Emulsifier that helps keep fat and water blended smoothly.

    Additional note

    Emulsifier from sunflower oil processing.

  5. Organic Coconut OilConcern 3/10 — Mild concernPlant fat

    What this is

    Plant fat

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Provides creamy fat; refinement level varies.

    Additional note

    Plant fat, typically refined for neutral use.

  6. Organic Cane SugarConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Refined sweetener, though recognizable.

    Additional note

    Refined sugar, organic.

    Family watchlist

    Refined sweetener

  7. Cane SugarConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Refined sweetener adds sugar load.

    Additional note

    Refined sugar.

    Family watchlist

    Refined sweetener

  8. CocoaConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Transparency Context

    Why it matters

    Recognizable flavor base; cocoa sourcing can carry heavy-metal context.

    Additional note

    Cocoa powder, category-normal processing.

  9. Chocolate LiquorConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Processed

    Why it matters

    Recognizable chocolate base with expected processing.

    Additional note

    Ground cocoa nibs, category-normal.

  10. 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 role.

    Additional note

    Plain water, no concern.

Food Integrity is an ingredient-list 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-Spike Stability

    Mixed

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

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

    This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.

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  • Heart-Healthy Eating

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic 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.)

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  • GLP-1 Eating Support

    Mixed

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

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

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Low Sugar Lifestyle

    Mixed

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

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

    This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.

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  • Appetite & Portion Awareness

    Mixed

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

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

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Vegetarian

    Supportive

    Dietary 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.)

    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 So Delicious Dairy Free Mint Chip Non-Dairy Frozen Mousse 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 Mint Chip Non-Dairy Frozen Mousse shows about 2.98g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

So Delicious Dairy Free Mint Chip Non-Dairy Frozen Mousse: 7g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include tapioca syrup, 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 with plant-based protein from pea; Low sodium per serving; Fiber from chicory root and guar gum.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Multiple added sugars plus sugar alcohol; Coconut oil raises saturated fat; Several gums, lecithin, and flavoring.

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.
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