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Aldens Organic Frozen Vanilla Chocolate Swirl Ice Cream Regular Fat
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Aldens Organic Frozen Vanilla Chocolate Swirl Ice Cream Regular Fat

Alden's Organic
48 foz
Available at Foodtown
200
Calories
3g
Protein
18g
Sugars
55mg
Sodium
42
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Alden’s Organic Frozen Vanilla Chocolate Swirl Ice Cream (48 fl oz) is a family-sized tub you’d find in the supermarket freezer aisle, shelved alongside other premium and organic ice cream brands and near frozen novelties and dessert tubs. Packaged in a large paperboard/plastic-lined tub with a lid, it reads like an artisanal-but-accessible option for shoppers who want organic ingredients without boutique pricing. This product fits casual weekly grocery runs, weekend treats, and shared desserts for family dinners or movie nights: it’s the kind of container pulled out to scoop into bowls or served straight from the tub with cones. Alden’s positions itself as a wholesome, community-minded brand — Oregon-made, family-farm-forward, and founded on organic values since 2004 — appealing to parents and shoppers who want organic certification and familiar flavors that feel responsibly produced. The label leans on health-and-nature halos: prominent “organic” claims, simple ingredient names, and hometown storytelling; there’s no child-centric cartooning, but the swirl visuals and classic flavor combo provide broad family appeal. In processing context, the ingredient list mixes minimally processed dairy with added stabilizers (guar, locust bean, xanthan), emulsifier (soy lecithin), and sweeteners like cane sugar and tapioca syrup — functional ingredients common in industrial frozen desserts. Sensory-wise the product promises a creamy, dense mouthfeel from full-fat dairy, smooth vanilla ice cream streaked with chocolate ribbons and pockets of chocolate intensity; scooping is ritualistic and communal, often accompanied by spoons, cones, or warm toppings. Overall it reads as an indulgent, reliably organic option for everyday celebrations and shared moments.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.67 cup
Servings per Container: 9
Calories200
% Daily Value*
Total Fat12g15%
Saturated Fat8g40%
Cholesterol35mg12%
Sodium55mg2%
Total Carbohydrate21g8%
Total Sugars18g
Added Sugars15g30%
Protein3g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Milk, (Organic),, Cream, (Organic),, Cane, Sugar, (Organic),, Tapioca, Syrup, (Organic),, Dutch, Cocoa, (Organic), (Processed, with, Alkali),, Unsweetened, Chocolate, (Organic),, Tapioca, Starch, (Organic),, Vanilla, Extract, (Organic),, Chocolate, Extract, (Organic),, Guar, Gum, (Organic),, Soy, Lecithin, (Organic),, Sea, Salt,, Locust, Bean, Gum, (Organic),, Xanthan, Gum..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
No Emulsifier

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Although based on organic milk and cream, the product contains multiple added emulsifiers, stabilizers, and a sweetener syrup (tapioca syrup), consistent with ultra-processed formulations aimed at stable texture and long shelf life.

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Common Questions about Aldens Organic Frozen Vanilla Chocolate Swirl Ice Cream Regular Fat

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, right? This ice cream is made with organic ingredients, which is a plus, but it does pack in 18 grams of sugar per serving. If you're looking for a sweet treat to enjoy occasionally, it fits the bill, but it might not be your go-to for everyday snacking.

Perfect For

movie-night
weekend-brunch
game-day-prep

Vibe:

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