Mercely's
Mercely's Ice Cream Black Currant
About Mercely's Ice Cream Black Currant
Mercely's Ice Cream Black Currant is made by Mercely's and sits in the Ice Creams category. Its barcode (GTIN) is 8906140520205. TruthIn has analysed it using the TruthIn Ingredient Rating System (TIRS), which scores packaged foods from 0 to 5 based on their ingredients, level of processing and nutrient profile.
It scores 1.5 out of 5, which TIRS rates as "Poor". On the NOVA food-processing scale it is NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). The label lists 10 ingredients, starting with 471, 415, 405.
The full TruthIn product report adds a safety rating for every ingredient and 6 nutrient values per 100g, each marked as good or of concern, so you can judge it against other ice creams before you buy.
Quick facts
- Product
- Mercely's Ice Cream Black Currant
- Brand
- Mercely's
- Category
- Ice Creams
- Barcode (GTIN)
- 8906140520205
- TIRS rating
- 1.5 / 5 (Poor)
- Processing level
- NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food)
- Ingredients listed
- 10
Ingredients (10)
471, 415, 405, black carrot extract, natural flavor blackcurrant, fructo oligosaccharides, 407, 412, 466, bacillus coagulans
Compare with similar ice creams
| Product | TIRS | NOVA | Ingredients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercely's Ice Cream Black Currant (this product) | 1.5 | 4 | 10 |
| Nic Ice Creams Roasted Almond (Nic) | 3.6 | 3 | 1 |
| NIC Ice Creams Tender Coconut (NIC) | 3.5 | 3 | 1 |
| Nic Alphonso Mango Ice Cream (Nic) | 3.5 | 3 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Mercely's Ice Cream Black Currant healthy?
Mercely's Ice Cream Black Currant has a TruthIn TIRS rating of 1.5 out of 5 ("Poor"). TIRS combines ingredient quality, processing level and nutrient profile into one score, where 5 is best.
Is Mercely's Ice Cream Black Currant ultra-processed?
Yes. Mercely's Ice Cream Black Currant is classed as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food) because it is an industrial formulation of ingredients.
What are the ingredients in Mercely's Ice Cream Black Currant?
Mercely's Ice Cream Black Currant lists 10 ingredients: 471, 415, 405, black carrot extract, natural flavor blackcurrant, fructo oligosaccharides, 407, 412, 466, bacillus coagulans.
Does Mercely's Ice Cream Black Currant contain palm oil?
No palm oil or palm-derived ingredient appears among its 10 listed ingredients.
Does Mercely's Ice Cream Black Currant contain added sugar?
No sugar or sweetening syrup appears among its 10 listed ingredients.
What are healthier alternatives to Mercely's Ice Cream Black Currant?
Among ice creams rated by TruthIn, Nic Ice Creams Roasted Almond (3.6), NIC Ice Creams Tender Coconut (3.5), Nic Alphonso Mango Ice Cream (3.5) score higher on TIRS than Mercely's Ice Cream Black Currant (1.5).
Mercely's Ice Cream Black Currant vs Nic Ice Creams Roasted Almond: which is healthier?
Mercely's Ice Cream Black Currant scores 1.5 on TIRS and Nic Ice Creams Roasted Almond scores 3.6, so Nic Ice Creams Roasted Almond rates higher. Mercely's Ice Cream Black Currant lists 10 ingredients and Nic Ice Creams Roasted Almond lists 1.
What is the barcode of Mercely's Ice Cream Black Currant?
The barcode (GTIN) of Mercely's Ice Cream Black Currant is 8906140520205.
What is in the TruthIn report for Mercely's Ice Cream Black Currant?
The report covers nutrition per 100g and per serving with each nutrient marked as good or of concern, and a safe / caution / concern rating for every ingredient.