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So Delicious Dairy Free Vanilla Bean Coconutmilk Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert Bars: Food Integrity analysis

Updated 2026-10-19 · So Delicious Dairy Free

Quick answer

Mixed integrity

So Delicious Dairy Free vanilla bean coconutmilk non-dairy frozen dessert bars received a Food Integrity Score of 62 out of 100 (mixed integrity). This reflects highly processed and moderate additive load. This is a dairy-free frozen bar built on real coconut and vanilla, but gums, pea protein, tapioca syrup, and a mixed chocolate coating shift it toward a formulated product. It reads best as an occasional treat rather than an everyday food, mainly because of the texture and flavor helpers doing behind-the-scenes work. Main considerations include gums and pea protein add texture and structure, refined sweeteners and tapioca syrup, and vague natural flavor system. Simpler options: Look for frozen treats with fewer gums and no added natural flavor; choose a dark chocolate coating with cocoa butter and minimal added oils.

Food Integrity Score 62/100

What stood out on the label?

  • Highly processed
  • Moderate additive load
  • Transparency: Medium

What to watch?

  • Gums and pea protein add texture and structure
  • Refined sweeteners and tapioca syrup
  • Vague natural flavor system

Simpler options to consider

  • Look for frozen treats with fewer gums and no added natural flavor
  • Choose a dark chocolate coating with cocoa butter and minimal added oils

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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
So Delicious Dairy Free Vanilla Bean Coconutmilk Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert Bars
Category
Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts (source: Other Frozen Desserts)
GTIN / UPC
00744473474110
Serving size
51 g (1 Bar (51g))
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

Vanilla Bean Coconutmilk Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert Bars

So Delicious Dairy Free

Mixed integrity

Warning Signs

Locust bean gum, guar gum, and pea protein add texture and structure you won't find in a simple homemade frozen treat.

Consider This

Tapioca syrup, cane sugar, and sunflower oil in the coating stack refined inputs alongside the coconut base, which pushes this toward a formulated profile.

Good Substitutes

Try coconut milk with a little maple or honey, vanilla bean, and dark chocolate with cocoa butter and cane sugar for a simpler, kitchen-style treat.

Overall Assessment

Mixed integrity

This is a dairy-free frozen bar built on real coconut and vanilla, but gums, pea protein, tapioca syrup, and a mixed chocolate coating shift it toward a formulated product. It reads best as an occasional treat rather than an everyday food, mainly because of the texture and flavor helpers doing behind-the-scenes work.

Key Highlights

What stood out

  • Gums and pea protein add texture and structure
  • Refined sweeteners and tapioca syrup
  • Vague natural flavor system

Family Watchlist

Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.

  • Locust bean gum — Texture gum additive
  • Guar gum — Texture gum additive
  • Natural flavor — Vague flavor system
  • Organic sunflower oil — Refined seed oil

Highest concern ingredients

  • Natural flavor (7/10) — Vague flavor system with undisclosed components
  • Locust bean gum (6/10) — Texture gum additive
  • Guar gum (6/10) — Texture gum additive

Better choice tips

  • Look for frozen treats with fewer gums and no added natural flavor
  • Choose a dark chocolate coating with cocoa butter and minimal added oils

Ingredients

Ingredient list

NON-DAIRY FROZEN DESSERT (ORGANIC COCONUTMILK [FILTERED WATER, ORGANIC COCONUT CREAM], ORGANIC CANE SUGAR, ORGANIC COCONUT OIL, ORGANIC TAPIOCA SYRUP, PEA PROTEIN, LOCUST BEAN GUM, GUAR GUM, VANILLA BEAN SPECKS. NATURAL FLAVOR), CHOCOLATE COATING (CANE SUGAR, COCONUT OIL, CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, ORGANIC SUNFLOWER OIL, COCOA [PROCESSED WITH ALKALI], COCOA BUTTER)

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

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

  1. Natural flavorConcern 7/10 — Higher concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term

    What this is

    Vague ingredient

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Undisclosed flavor systems can hide multiple inputs.

    Additional note

    Broad flavor system with undisclosed components.

    Family watchlist

    Vague flavor system.

  2. Locust bean gumConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernGumWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Gum

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Gums are texture helpers mainly used to shape mouthfeel.

    Additional note

    Thickening gum used for texture and ice crystal control.

    Family watchlist

    Texture gum additive.

  3. Guar gumConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernGumWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Gum

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Gums are texture helpers mainly used to shape mouthfeel.

    Additional note

    Thickening gum used for texture and stability.

    Family watchlist

    Texture gum additive.

  4. Non-dairy frozen dessert (organic coconutmilk [filtered water, organic coconut cream], organic cane sugar, organic coconut oil, organic tapioca syrup, pea protein, locust bean gum, guar gum, vanilla bean specks, natural flavor)Concern 5/10 — Moderate concernFrozen dessert baseWatchlist · Vague label term

    What this is

    Frozen dessert base

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Bundles gums, isolated protein, and refined sweeteners into one formulated base.

    Additional note

    Composite dessert base with multiple refined and texture-stabilizing inputs.

    Family watchlist

    Contains gums, pea protein isolate, and natural flavor.

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  1. Organic tapioca syrupConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernRefined sweetenerWatchlist

    What this is

    Refined sweetener

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Refined syrup adds sweetness and bulk beyond whole-food ingredients.

    Additional note

    Refined starch-derived syrup used as a sweetener and texture aid.

    Family watchlist

    Refined syrup sweetener.

  2. 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 added for structure.

  3. 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 often flagged for personal review.

    Additional note

    Refined plant oil used as a fat source.

    Family watchlist

    Refined seed oil.

  4. Chocolate coating (cane sugar, coconut oil, chocolate liquor, organic sunflower oil, cocoa [processed with alkali], cocoa butter)Concern 4/10 — Mild concernChocolate coating

    What this is

    Chocolate coating

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Blends refined sugar and oils into a coating layer.

    Additional note

    Mixed coating with sugar, plant oils, and alkali-processed cocoa.

  5. Organic cane sugarConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetener

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    Adds refined sugar to an already sweet dessert.

    Additional note

    Refined sweetener, common and recognizable.

  6. Cane sugarConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetener

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    Second source of refined sugar in the product.

    Additional note

    Refined sweetener in the chocolate coating.

  7. Organic coconut oilConcern 2/10 — Very low concernPlant fat

    What this is

    Plant fat

    Processing category

    Processed

    Why it matters

    Common fat source; mild processing for texture.

    Additional note

    Plant fat used for texture and mouthfeel in frozen desserts.

  8. Coconut oilConcern 2/10 — Very low concernPlant fat

    What this is

    Plant fat

    Processing category

    Processed

    Why it matters

    Common fat source for coatings.

    Additional note

    Plant fat used in the coating.

  9. 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 changes cocoa mildly for color and flavor.

    Additional note

    Alkali-processed cocoa; mild processing beyond plain cocoa.

  10. Organic coconutmilk [filtered water, organic coconut cream]Concern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Recognizable coconut base with little formulation.

    Additional note

    Coconut-based base with minimal processing beyond normal extraction.

  11. Chocolate liquorConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Recognizable cocoa-derived ingredient.

    Additional note

    Ground cocoa nibs; category-normal processing.

  12. Cocoa butterConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Recognizable cocoa-derived fat.

    Additional note

    Natural cocoa fat, minimally processed.

  13. Vanilla bean specksConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Real vanilla adds flavor without formulation concern.

    Additional note

    Visible vanilla bean pieces; recognizable flavoring.

KarbCoach Food Integrity is a label-based ingredient analysis tool, not a medical safety rating. It does not evaluate health outcomes. 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-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 ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "syrup", "cane". See ingredients for details.)

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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

    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", "cane". See ingredients for details.)

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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 ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "syrup", "cane". See ingredients for details.)

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

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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 Vanilla Bean Coconutmilk Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert Bars 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 Vanilla Bean Coconutmilk Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert Bars shows about 1.02g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

So Delicious Dairy Free Vanilla Bean Coconutmilk Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert Bars: 12g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Organic cane sugar, Organic tapioca syrup. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Dairy-free, organic coconut-based ingredients; Low sodium at 0 mg per serving; Vanilla bean real flavor specks.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Added sugar from cane sugar and tapioca syrup; High saturated fat from coconut oil and cream; Chocolate coating adds sugar and sunflower oil.

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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