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Haagen-Dazs Spirit Ice Cream, Rum Tres Leches
Frozen Foods
📊 NOVA 4

Haagen-Dazs Spirit Ice Cream, Rum Tres Leches

Haagen-Dazs
14 foz
Available at Foodtown
360
Calories
5g
Protein
35g
Sugars
105mg
Sodium
38
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Haagen-Dazs Spirit Ice Cream — Rum Tres Leches arrives in the frozen desserts aisle, typically shelved with premium pints and specialty flavors rather than basic supermarket brands. You’ll find it near other adult-oriented or seasonal ice creams, and sometimes alongside frozen novelties and dessert toppings. It fits occasions like relaxed weekend treats, dinner-party dessert courses, or movie-night splurges when shoppers are looking to elevate a simple evening. Brand positioning leans clearly premium and adult: Haagen-Dazs markets this as part of a "Spirits Collection," pairing artisanal ice cream with fine spirits (white rum here), targeting consumers who seek indulgence, culinary sophistication, and a bit of escapism. Label characteristics include a prominent “No rBST” dairy claim, a small natural-flavor note, and tasteful premium packaging — there’s no organic certification or child-focused branding, and the <0.5% alcohol by volume is disclosed for adult awareness. In plain terms, the product is highly processed: multiple dairy concentrates, syrups, stabilizers, and added fats and sweeteners are combined into a finished frozen dessert. Sensory details promise a dense, ultra-creamy mouthfeel from cream and condensed/evaporated milks, pronounced sweetness (35 g sugar per serving), thick ribbons of dulce de leche, and soft cake-like chunks of tres leches — all in a 14 fl oz round carton designed for spoon-from-container indulgence. Rituals around this pint often involve sharing a decadent spoonful after dinner, pairing with coffee or dessert wine, or treating oneself during a quiet evening in.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.67 cup
Servings per Container: 2.5
Calories360
% Daily Value*
Total Fat21g27%
Saturated Fat13g65%
Trans Fat0.5g
Cholesterol85mg28%
Sodium105mg5%
Total Carbohydrate38g14%
Total Sugars35g
Protein5g
* 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

CREAM,, SKIM, MILK,, SUGAR,, SWEETENED, CONDENSED, MILK, (MILK,, SUGAR),, CORN, SYRUP,, WHEAT, FLOUR,, EGG, YOLKS,, PALM, OIL,, EGGS,, COCONUT, OIL,, RUM,, EVAPORATED, MILK,, SOYBEAN, OIL,, POWDERED, SUGAR, (SUGAR,, CORN, STARCH),, NATURAL, FLAVOR,, SALT,, PECTIN,, SOY, LECITHIN,, BAKING, SODA..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • soybean oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • soy lecithin - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (corn syrup, palm and soybean oils, powdered sugar, sweetened condensed milk, emulsifiers, and flavorings) and is a ready-to-eat manufactured frozen dessert, consistent with NOVA group 4 ultraprocessed foods.

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Common Questions about Haagen-Dazs Spirit Ice Cream, Rum Tres Leches

Well, 'healthy' can be pretty subjective! This ice cream has a decent amount of calories and sugar, so it's more of a treat than a health food. If you're looking for a sweet indulgence to enjoy occasionally, this could be your go-to, but it’s not exactly a superfood!

Perfect For

movie-night
weekend-brunch
dinner-party

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