Black Cherry Chip French Ice Cream

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Is Black Cherry Chip French Ice Cream healthy?

Black Cherry Chip French Ice Cream scores 63/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This ice cream contains high-quality ingredients like cream, milk, black cherries, and egg yolks, which contribute beneficial nutrients and flavors.

How processed is Black Cherry Chip French Ice Cream?

Black Cherry Chip French Ice Cream is NOVA Group 4: Ultra-Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Black Cherry Chip French Ice Cream's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Cream, Milk, Black Cherries count in its favor; Cane Sugar, Natural Flavor are flagged as ingredients of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Black Cherry Chip French Ice Cream

Van Leeuwen
63 Fair

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 11
Harmful ingredients 2
Owned by Nextworld
Category Ice Cream
Summary

This ice cream contains high-quality ingredients like cream, milk, black cherries, and egg yolks, which contribute beneficial nutrients and flavors. However, it is sweetened with cane sugar, a refined sugar that can negatively impact health when consumed in excess. Despite the presence of natural ingredients, the product is considered ultra-processed, which limits its overall health rating.

Key ingredients 14

Black Cherries
Very Good

Whole fruit providing natural flavor, fiber, and antioxidant compounds.

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Egg Yolks
Very Good

Nutrient-dense whole food providing high-quality protein, healthy fats, and choline.

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Cream
Good

Dairy fat providing a rich texture and natural source of energy.

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Milk
Good

Whole dairy providing high-quality protein and essential minerals like calcium.

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Cocoa Beans
Good

Minimally processed cocoa providing rich flavor and beneficial plant antioxidants.

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Cocoa Butter
Good

Natural fat from the cocoa bean used to create smooth chocolate texture.

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Vanilla Bean
Good

Natural whole food flavoring derived from vanilla orchids.

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Lemon Juice
Good

Natural citrus juice used for balancing flavor and acidity.

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Sea Salt
Good

Minimally processed salt that provides sodium and trace minerals.

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Carob
Good

Natural plant ingredient providing fiber and a sweet, chocolate-like flavor.

Eggs
Good

Wholesome source of complete protein and essential nutrients.

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Water
Neutral

Essential hydrator with no nutritional impact.

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Cane Sugar
Bad

Refined sweetener that adds empty calories and can negatively impact metabolic health when consumed in excess.

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Natural Flavor
Bad

Umbrella term that can hide dozens of undisclosed synthetic constituents.

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Processing

Group 4 · Ultra-processed

Ultra-Processed Foods

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