
Edy's Ice Cream, Neapolitan
What You Should Know
Dreyer’s (branded Edy’s in some regions) Neapolitan ice cream is the classic three-in-one frozen tub you’ll find in the supermarket’s frozen desserts aisle, alongside pints, family-size tubs and novelty ice creams. The 48 fl oz resealable tub sits near other mainstream ice cream brands and frozen novelties, often in endcap displays for warm-weather promos. It’s positioned as a family-friendly, nostalgia-driven treat — a mid-priced national brand that leans into comfort and shared moments rather than artisanal claims. Packaging and copy emphasize wholesome cues like “no rBST used” and “no artificial colors,” while the ingredient list includes familiar staples (milk, cream, sugar) alongside industrial stabilizers and emulsifiers. There’s no organic certification; the product markets itself as a reliably indulgent everyday dessert rather than a specialty health item. In plain processing terms it’s an industrially formulated frozen dessert: churned dairy with added sweeteners, vegetable fat, gums and emulsifiers to maintain scoopability and shelf stability. Sensory-wise, the tub delivers three distinct lanes of chocolate, vanilla and strawberry: a creamy, smooth mouthfeel with a sweet, slightly glossy finish from added sugars and corn syrup; stabilizers give a consistent scoopable texture straight from the freezer. Rituals around it are communal and casual — scooping into bowls for movie night, spooning over pies for birthdays, or serving as an easy dessert after a backyard BBQ. The product fits American grocery culture as a familiar, comforting staple that balances convenience, predictable taste and family-oriented marketing.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
Skim, Milk,, Sugar,, Corn, Syrup,, Whey,, Coconut, Oil,, Strawberries,, Cocoa, Processed, with, Alkali,, Strawberry, Puree,, Cream,, Guar, Gum,, Monoglycerides,, Lemon, Juice, Concentrate,, Carob, Bean, Gum,, Citric, Acid,, Carrageenan,, Invert, Sugar,, Beet, Juice, Concentrate, Color,, Natural, Flavor,, Annatto, Color..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •Coconut Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •Monoglycerides - Processed emulsifier
- •Beet Juice Concentrate Color - Artificial coloring
- •Annatto Color - Artificial coloring
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
Contains multiple industrial ingredients (corn syrup, invert sugar, coconut oil, emulsifiers and gums, processed cocoa, colors and natural flavors) and is an industrially reformulated frozen dessert, classifying it as ultra-processed (NOVA 4).
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Common Questions about Edy's Ice Cream, Neapolitan
Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, can't it? Edy's Neapolitan is a treat, and while it has some calcium from the skim milk, it's also high in sugars—19 grams per serving! If you're looking for a dessert to indulge in occasionally, it fits the bill, but it may not be what you want if you're seeking a health food.
