Can you spot the ultraprocessed foods?

Take a virtual shopping trip to learn more about what's on grocery store shelves.

Lactaid 100% Lactose Free Chocolate Ice Cream
Frozen Foods
📊 NOVA 4🌾 Gluten-Free✨ Seed Oil Free

Lactaid 100% Lactose Free Chocolate Ice Cream

Lactaid
32 foz
Available at Foodtown
200
Calories
5g
Protein
17g
Sugars
60mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
24
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Lactaid 100% Lactose Free Chocolate Ice Cream is a familiar frozen-treat entry that you’ll find in the supermarket frozen desserts section, usually in the same aisle as other ice creams and next to lactose-free or specialty-dairy tubs. The 32 fl oz round tub sits on freezer shelves beside family-size novelties and premium pints, often near other refrigerated Lactaid products. It’s positioned as an everyday indulgence for people who love traditional dairy ice cream but need a lactose-free option—targeting adults with lactose intolerance, parents shopping for digestive-friendly treats, and anyone who wants comfort food without the digestive aftermath. Packaging and labeling lean on comforting, practical cues: bold “100% lactose-free” and “made with real milk and real cocoa” claims create a health-halo effect without organic or natural certifications. The label isn’t child-centric; it reads as family-friendly and trust-oriented rather than playful. In terms of processing, this is a reformulated dairy dessert: it starts with milk and cream but includes added sweeteners (sugar, corn syrup), cocoa processed with alkali, stabilizing gums, and a lactase enzyme to break down lactose. Sensory-wise, the ice cream scoops smooth and creamy with a dense, chocolate-forward mouthfeel and the slight chew of a stabilized, spoonable texture. The ritual is classic—scooped into bowls, piled on cones, or spooned into sundaes for movie nights, birthdays, or casual weekend desserts. It promises the familiar comfort of chocolate ice cream while addressing a specific dietary need.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.67 cup
Servings per Container: 1
Calories200
% Daily Value*
Total Fat12g15%
Saturated Fat7g35%
Cholesterol45mg15%
Sodium60mg3%
Total Carbohydrate20g7%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars17g
Added Sugars12g24%
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

Milk,, Cream,, Sugar,, Cocoa, Processed, with, Alkali,, Corn, Syrup,, Guar, Gum,, Locust, Bean, Gum, and, Lactase, Enzyme*., *, Ingredient, Not, in, Regular, Ice, Cream..

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 industrial ingredients and additives such as corn syrup, cocoa processed with alkali, stabilizing gums, and added lactase enzyme, indicating extensive industrial formulation consistent with ultra-processed foods.

Daily Ritual

Can you Spot Ultraprocessed Foods? Play our Supermarket Game

Take a virtual shopping trip to learn more about what's on grocery store shelves.

Shopping in the supermarket oil aisle

Others also viewed

Common Questions about Lactaid 100% Lactose Free Chocolate Ice Cream

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! Lactaid's chocolate ice cream is a fun treat with 200 calories per serving, but it does have added sugars and is higher in fat. If you're looking for an indulgent dessert and you're lactose intolerant, this could be a delicious option, but it's best enjoyed in moderation.

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
weekend-brunch

Vibe:

indulgentcomfortingconvenientnostalgic
$NaN
per package