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So Delicious Vanilla Almondmilk Dairy Free Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert Sandwiches: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
Mixed integrity
So Delicious vanilla almondmilk dairy free non-dairy frozen dessert sandwiches received a Food Integrity Score of 63 out of 100 (mixed integrity). This reflects highly processed and moderate additive load. This is a dessert sandwich built from two engineered components, a gum-thickened frozen base and a wafer with palm oil, caramel color, and lecithin. The almond and coconut ingredients are recognizable, but the label leans on texture helpers and flavor systems. Treat it as an occasional treat rather than a regular everyday food. Main considerations include gums and emulsifiers add texture-focused formulation, multiple refined sugars and syrups increase sugar load, and palm oil and caramel color signal engineered wafer. Simpler options: Look for frozen desserts with fewer gums and shorter ingredient lists; choose wafers made with recognizable oils and fewer color or emulsifier additives.
Food Integrity Score 63/100
What stood out on the label?
- Highly processed
- Moderate additive load
- Transparency: Medium
What to watch?
- Gums and emulsifiers add texture-focused formulation
- Multiple refined sugars and syrups increase sugar load
- Palm oil and caramel color signal engineered wafer
Simpler options to consider
- Look for frozen desserts with fewer gums and shorter ingredient lists
- Choose wafers made with recognizable oils and fewer color or emulsifier additives
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- So Delicious Vanilla Almondmilk Dairy Free Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert Sandwiches
- Brand
- So Delicious
- Category
- Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts (source: Other Frozen Desserts)
- GTIN / UPC
00744473492114- Serving size
- 39 g (1 Sandwich)
- 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 Almondmilk Dairy Free Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert Sandwiches
So Delicious
Mixed integrity
Warning Signs
Pea protein, locust bean gum, guar gum, and natural flavor add formulation helpers to the frozen dessert base.
Consider This
Palm oil, caramel color, sunflower lecithin, and natural flavors point to a more engineered, factory-formulated profile than the vanilla name suggests.
Good Substitutes
Try a simple almond-and-coconut frozen dessert or homemade banana nice cream using only fruit, nut milk, and vanilla.
Overall Assessment
Mixed integrityThis is a dessert sandwich built from two engineered components, a gum-thickened frozen base and a wafer with palm oil, caramel color, and lecithin. The almond and coconut ingredients are recognizable, but the label leans on texture helpers and flavor systems. Treat it as an occasional treat rather than a regular everyday food.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Gums and emulsifiers add texture-focused formulation
- Multiple refined sugars and syrups increase sugar load
- Palm oil and caramel color signal engineered wafer
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Locust Bean Gum — Gum stabilizer
- Guar Gum — Gum stabilizer
- Natural Flavor — Vague flavor term
- Palm Oil — Refined industrial oil
- Caramel Color — Color additive
- Sunflower Lecithin — Emulsifier
Highest concern ingredients
- Locust Bean Gum (6/10) — Gum thickener used for texture in the base.
- Guar Gum (6/10) — Stacked gum adds further texture engineering.
- Caramel Color (6/10) — Color additive used to shape the wafer's look.
Better choice tips
- Look for frozen desserts with fewer gums and shorter ingredient lists.
- Choose wafers made with recognizable oils and fewer color or emulsifier additives.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
NON-DAIRY FROZEN DESSERT (ALMONDMILK [FILTERED WATER, ALMONDS], CANE SUGAR, ORGANIC COCONUT OIL, ORGANIC TAPIOCA SYRUP, PEA PROTEIN, LOCUST BEAN GUM, GUAR GUM, NATURAL FLAVOR), WAFER (WHEAT FLOUR, CANE SUGAR, PALM OIL, ORGANIC BROWN RICE SYRUP, CARAMEL COLOR, BAKING SODA, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN, COCOA [PROCESSED WITH ALKALI], SALT, NATURAL VANILLA FLAVOR).
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
Locust Bean GumConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernGum thickenerWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Gum thickener
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Gums mainly provide texture and stability in the formula.
Additional note
Gum used as a thickener and stabilizer in the frozen base.
Family watchlist
Gum stabilizer
Guar GumConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernGum thickenerWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Gum thickener
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Stacked gums signal texture engineering in the base.
Additional note
Second gum stabilizer working alongside locust bean gum.
Family watchlist
Gum stabilizer
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 terms hide the specific source of flavoring.
Additional note
Broad flavor term that does not identify the specific source.
Family watchlist
Vague flavor term
Palm OilConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist
What this is
Refined oil
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Refined palm oil is an industrial fat many users want flagged.
Additional note
Refined palm oil used for crispness and shelf-stable texture.
Family watchlist
Refined industrial oil
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Caramel ColorConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernColor additiveWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Color additive
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Color additives are cosmetic formulation inputs many users flag.
Additional note
Color additive used to adjust the wafer's appearance.
Organic Tapioca SyrupConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernSyrupWatchlist
What this is
Syrup
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Refined syrup sweetener adding to total sugar and processing.
Additional note
Refined starch-derived syrup adding sweetness and body.
Family watchlist
Refined syrup sweetener
Pea ProteinConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernIsolated protein
What this is
Isolated protein
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Isolated protein signals a rebuilt-food formulation choice.
Additional note
Isolated protein added to build structure in the dessert base.
Organic Brown Rice SyrupConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernSyrupWatchlist
What this is
Syrup
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Refined syrup sweetener adding to total sugar load.
Additional note
Refined syrup sweetener adding sugar and browning character.
Family watchlist
Refined syrup sweetener
Sunflower LecithinConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernEmulsifierWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Emulsifier
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Emulsifiers are formulation helpers many users want flagged.
Additional note
Emulsifier used to keep the wafer blend uniform.
Natural Vanilla FlavorConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernFlavorWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Flavor
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Flavor labeling can be less specific than whole vanilla.
Additional note
Flavor system that may be vanilla-derived or flavor-compounded.
Family watchlist
Flavor system
Cane SugarConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Refined sugar is a common sweetener many users track.
Additional note
Refined sweetener adding sugar load to the dessert.
Family watchlist
Refined sweetener
Cane Sugar (wafer)Concern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Additional refined sugar adds to the overall sugar load.
Additional note
Second refined sugar source in the wafer.
Family watchlist
Refined sweetener
Organic Coconut OilConcern 3/10 — Mild concernPlant fat
What this is
Plant fat
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Fat source used for texture, a mild formulation concern.
Additional note
Plant fat used for creaminess in the frozen base.
Wheat FlourConcern 3/10 — Mild concernRefined flour
What this is
Refined flour
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Refined flour is common but lower in fiber than whole grains.
Additional note
Refined wheat flour as the wafer's structural base.
AlmondmilkConcern 2/10 — Very low concernPlant milk base
What this is
Plant milk base
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Simple base, but processed into a milk-style liquid.
Additional note
Filtered water and almonds, a recognizable base with mild processing.
Baking SodaConcern 2/10 — Very low concernLeavening agentAdditive
What this is
Leavening agent
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Common baking ingredient with low concern in this context.
Additional note
Leavening agent used in baking, a common and expected input.
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 processing step for cocoa.
Additional note
Alkali-processed cocoa for color and mellower flavor.
SaltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple seasoning with low concern.
Additional note
Basic seasoning with no meaningful concern here.
This Food Integrity score estimates how close a food appears to a simple, recognizable ingredient profile. 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 ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "syrup", "cane". See ingredients for details.)
Heart-Healthy Eating
MixedMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Ingredients often higher in saturated fat (Mentions "palm oil", "coconut oil". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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", "syrup", "cane". 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 ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "syrup", "cane". See ingredients for details.)
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", "syrup", "cane". See ingredients for details.)
Athletic Fueling
SupportiveAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Carb fueling ingredients (Mentions "rice". 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", "almond". 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", "almond". 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", "almond". 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 "flour", "wheat flour", "rice". 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 "flour", "wheat flour", "rice". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Low Gluten Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low Gluten Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Gluten-related ingredients (Mentions "wheat". See ingredients for details.)
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 "palm oil", "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 "wheat", "flour", "rice". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Healthy Fat Focus
MixedDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Healthy Fat Focus, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Ingredients often higher in saturated fat (Mentions "palm oil", "coconut oil". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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.
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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 Vanilla Almondmilk Dairy Free Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert Sandwiches 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 Vanilla Almondmilk Dairy Free Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert Sandwiches shows about 0g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
So Delicious Vanilla Almondmilk Dairy Free Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert Sandwiches: 7g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include 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 with almond-based frozen dessert; Relatively modest calories per sandwich; Simple core ingredient list for a dessert.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Added sugar from cane sugar and tapioca syrup; Refined wheat flour wafer with low fiber; Palm oil and caramel color in wafer.
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
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