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Edy's Ice Cream, Vanilla Bean
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Edy's Ice Cream, Vanilla Bean

Edy's
48 foz
Available at Foodtown
160
Calories
2g
Protein
19g
Sugars
60mg
Sodium
20
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Edy's Ice Cream Vanilla Bean (48 fl oz) is a familiar, scoopable tub you’ll find in the supermarket frozen aisle alongside other family-sized ice creams, novelties and frozen desserts like Breyers and Häagen‑Dazs. Packaged in a large paperboard tub with branded graphics, it reads as an accessible, nostalgia-forward choice for shoppers stocking a weekend dessert or a party pantry. The product leans on classic American cues — “vanilla bean,” “creamy,” and family-sharing copy — positioning it as a middle‑market, family-oriented brand: not gourmet, but reliably indulgent. Label copy highlights health-halo claims such as “No artificial colors or flavors,” “no rBST used,” and OU Kosher certification, though it is not organic and contains added sweeteners and stabilizers. Sensory notes: scoops easily into soft, creamy ribbons with a smooth mouthfeel and a clean vanilla aroma punctuated by visible specks of ground vanilla bean; it melts into a silky sauce perfect for sundaes, pies or a plain bowl after dinner. Typical rituals include topping for birthday cakes, spooning over warm pie a la mode, or keeping on hand for spontaneous family desserts. From a processing standpoint the product mixes dairy with added sweeteners (corn syrup, sugar), vegetable fat (coconut oil), stabilizers and emulsifiers (guar gum, carob bean gum, monoglycerides) — familiar industrial ingredients that extend texture and shelf life. In American grocery culture it lives as a dependable, crowd‑pleasing indulgence: easy to buy, easy to serve, and built for sharing.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.67 cup
Servings per Container: 9
Calories160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat6g8%
Saturated Fat4.5g23%
Cholesterol5mg2%
Sodium60mg3%
Total Carbohydrate26g9%
Total Sugars19g
Added Sugars14g28%
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,, Whey,, Coconut, Oil,, Cream,, Guar, Gum,, Monoglycerides,, Carob, Bean, Gum,, Ground, Vanilla, Beans,, Natural, Flavor..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Coconut Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Monoglycerides - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

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?

Contains multiple industrial ingredients (corn syrup, emulsifiers, stabilizers, added vegetable fat, and 'natural flavor') and is formulated rather than simply processed, placing it in the ultra-processed category.

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Common Questions about Edy's Ice Cream, Vanilla Bean

Well, 'healthy' can mean different things to different people! This treat has 160 calories per serving and a decent amount of sugar, so it's definitely more of an indulgence than a health food. But if you're in the mood for a scoop of creamy vanilla goodness, a little moderation can go a long way!

Perfect For

movie-night
weekend-brunch
holiday-baking

Vibe:

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