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Tillamook Ice Cream, Mudslide: Food Integrity analysis

Updated 2026-10-17 · Tillamook

Quick answer

Lower integrity

Tillamook ice cream, mudslide received a Food Integrity Score of 54 out of 100 (lower integrity). This reflects highly processed and moderate additive load. This is a rich, indulgent treat built on real dairy and egg yolks, but the list leans on several refined fats, gums, and fudge components. It reads as a dessert to enjoy occasionally rather than often, mainly because of the layered additive and texture system. Main considerations include multiple gums used for texture and stabilization, refined peanut and coconut oils inside fudge components, and emulsifying soy lecithin across several components. Simpler options: Look for ice cream with fewer gums and components; choose options where cocoa or chocolate is the main flavor, not fudge blends.

Food Integrity Score 54/100

What stood out on the label?

  • Highly processed
  • Moderate additive load
  • Transparency: Low

What to watch?

  • Multiple gums used for texture and stabilization
  • Refined peanut and coconut oils inside fudge components
  • Emulsifying soy lecithin across several components

Simpler options to consider

  • Look for ice cream with fewer gums and components
  • Choose options where cocoa or chocolate is the main flavor, not fudge blends

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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Tillamook Ice Cream, Mudslide
Category
Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts (source: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt)
GTIN / UPC
00072830070379
Serving size
70 g (0.5 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

Ice Cream, Mudslide

Tillamook

Lower integrity

Warning Signs

Tara gum and guar gum are texture helpers, and fudge pieces bring coconut oil and peanut oil into the formula.

Consider This

Multiple fudge components, stabilizing gums, emulsifying soy lecithin, and natural flavor point toward a formulated dessert rather than a simple recipe.

Good Substitutes

Try a plain dairy ice cream with milk, cream, sugar, and egg yolks, plus fresh cocoa and dark chocolate pieces you add yourself.

Overall Assessment

Lower integrity

This is a rich, indulgent treat built on real dairy and egg yolks, but the list leans on several refined fats, gums, and fudge components. It reads as a dessert to enjoy occasionally rather than often, mainly because of the layered additive and texture system.

Key Highlights

What stood out

  • Multiple gums used for texture and stabilization
  • Refined peanut and coconut oils inside fudge components
  • Emulsifying soy lecithin across several components

Family Watchlist

Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.

  • Tara Gum — Texture and stabilizing gum
  • Guar Gum — Thickening and stabilizing gum
  • Fudge Pieces — Refined oils and natural flavor
  • Fudge — Refined peanut oil and soy lecithin

Highest concern ingredients

  • Fudge Pieces (7/10) — Multiple refined fats, flavor system, and emulsifier.
  • Tara Gum (6/10) — Stabilizing gum for texture.
  • Guar Gum (6/10) — Thickening gum for mouthfeel.

Better choice tips

  • Look for ice cream with fewer gums and components.
  • Choose options where cocoa or chocolate is the main flavor, not fudge blends.

Ingredients

Ingredient list

CREAM, SUGAR, WHOLE MILK, CONDENSED SKIM MILK, FUDGE (SUGAR, PEANUT OIL, COCOA [PROCESSED WITH ALKALI], WHEY POWDER, SALT, SOY LECITHIN), FUDGE PIECES (SUGAR, COCONUT OIL, COCOA [PROCESSED WITH ALKALI], PEANUT OIL, COCOA NATURAL FLAVOR, SOY LECITHIN), COCOA (PROCESSED WITH ALKALI), EGG YOLKS, TARA GUM, GUAR GUM.

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

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

  1. Fudge Pieces (Sugar, Coconut Oil, Cocoa [Processed With Alkali], Peanut Oil, Cocoa Natural Flavor, Soy Lecitin)Concern 7/10 — Higher concernComposite inclusionWatchlist · Vague label term

    What this is

    Composite inclusion

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Adds more refined fats, flavor system, and emulsifier.

    Additional note

    Second fudge component with coconut oil, peanut oil, flavor, and emulsifier.

    Family watchlist

    Refined oils, natural flavor, and soy lecithin present.

  2. Fudge (Sugar, Peanut Oil, Cocoa [Processed With Alkali], Whey Powder, Salt, Soy Lecithin)Concern 6/10 — Moderate concernComposite inclusionWatchlist

    What this is

    Composite inclusion

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Bundles refined oil, sugar, and soy lecithin into one component.

    Additional note

    Composite fudge with refined oil, sugar, and emulsifier.

    Family watchlist

    Contains refined peanut oil, sugar, and soy lecithin.

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

    What this is

    Thickener

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Texture and stabilizing gum rather than a kitchen staple.

    Additional note

    Plant gum used for texture and stabilization.

    Family watchlist

    Gum used as a texture and stabilizing helper.

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

    What this is

    Thickener

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Stabilizing gum that shapes mouthfeel and texture.

    Additional note

    Thickening gum for texture and stabilization.

    Family watchlist

    Gum used as a thickener and stabilizer.

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  1. SugarConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    Refined sugar contributes sweetness and sugar content.

    Additional note

    Refined sweetener adding sweetness and body.

    Family watchlist

    Refined sweetener many users track.

  2. Condensed Skim MilkConcern 2/10 — Very low concernDairy ingredient

    What this is

    Dairy ingredient

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Concentrated milk adds sweetness and creaminess.

    Additional note

    Concentrated dairy, mildly processed.

  3. 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 step.

    Additional note

    Cocoa with alkali processing, a mild refinement.

  4. CreamConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Basic dairy base for the ice cream.

    Additional note

    Simple dairy ingredient with no added formulation.

  5. Whole MilkConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Core dairy base of the product.

    Additional note

    Basic dairy ingredient.

  6. Egg YolksConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Traditional custard-style richness ingredient.

    Additional note

    Whole egg component providing richness.

This Food Integrity score reflects ingredient formulation and processing signals only. It is not a medical safety rating or a substitute for personal dietary advice. 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". 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". 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 ingredients (Mentions "sugar". See ingredients for details.)

    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". 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", "cream", "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 Tillamook Ice Cream, Mudslide 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?

Tillamook Ice Cream, Mudslide shows about 0.98g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Tillamook Ice Cream, Mudslide: 18g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include sugar. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Real dairy base with egg yolks; Short, recognizable ingredient list; Modest protein per serving.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: High added sugar per serving; Saturated fat from cream and coconut oil; Fudge and stabilizer gums add processing.

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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