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Breyers Dulce De Leche Ice Cream
Frozen Foods
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Breyers Dulce De Leche Ice Cream

Breyers
48 foz
Available at Foodtown
160
Calories
2g
Protein
21g
Sugars
100mg
Sodium
48
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Breyers Dulce De Leche is presented in a large 48 fl oz tub that you’d find in the supermarket’s frozen desserts aisle alongside other ice creams, frozen novelties and dessert toppings. It reads as a crowd-pleasing, shelf-stable choice for households that want a ready-made, shareable treat — often stocked near other branded tubs and value-sized family packs. This product suits casual occasions like movie night, birthday desserts, backyard gatherings, and weekend indulgences after dinner. Breyers positions itself as a classic, heritage American ice cream brand: marketing leans on a long history and simple-sounding ingredient language (“fresh cream, milk, sugar”), appealing to families seeking familiarity and perceived honesty rather than premium artisanal status. Labels emphasize comforting cues — “gluten free,” references to real dairy, and a note about cows not treated with artificial growth hormones — creating a mild “natural” health halo without organic certification. The package calls it a frozen dairy dessert, and while it markets creamy, simple-sounding origins, the ingredient list includes syrups, emulsifiers, gums and stabilizers typical of industrially formulated frozen desserts. Sensory-wise expect a smooth, scoopable texture with a sweet caramel base and visible dulce de leche swirls; the coconut oil and stabilizers help maintain spreadable softness straight from the freezer. Rituals include scooping into bowls, topping with nuts or hot fudge, or serving by the spoonful at family gatherings. Overall it occupies the familiar, indulgent middle ground of mainstream American ice cream culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.67 cup
Servings per Container: 9
Calories160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat4.5g6%
Saturated Fat4g20%
Cholesterol5mg2%
Sodium100mg4%
Total Carbohydrate28g10%
Total Sugars21g
Added Sugars16g32%
Protein2g
* 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

Skim, Milk,, Corn, Syrup,, Sugar,, Fructose,, Water,, Coconut, Oil,, Milk,, Cream,, Less, than, 2%, of:, Whey,, High, Fructose, Corn, Syrup,, Butter, (Cream,, Salt),, Mono, and, Diglycerides,, Baking, Soda,, Guar, Gum,, Molasses,, Salt,, Tara, Gum,, Carob, Bean, Gum,, Sodium, Citrate,, Natural, Flavor,, Lactic, Acid,, Potassium, Sorbate,, Soy, Lecithin,, Pectin..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Coconut Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Mono and Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • Potassium Sorbate - Synthetic preservative
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo Preservative

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

The product contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (corn syrup, high fructose corn syrup, emulsifiers, gums, preservatives, and flavors) and is formulated rather than being a single minimally processed food, consistent with an ultraprocessed (NOVA 4) classification.

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Common Questions about Breyers Dulce De Leche Ice Cream

Well, that depends on how you define 'healthy.' If you're looking for a guilt-free, low-calorie snack, this might not be your best bet, as it has 160 calories and 21 grams of sugar per serving. However, if you're just looking to enjoy a sweet treat occasionally, it can definitely fit into a balanced diet!

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
weekend-brunch

Vibe:

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