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Lactaid 100% Lactose Free Cookies and Cream Ice Cream
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Lactaid 100% Lactose Free Cookies and Cream Ice Cream

Lactaid
32 foz
Available at Foodtown
220
Calories
3g
Protein
18g
Sugars
100mg
Sodium
61
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Lactaid 100% Lactose Free Cookies and Cream Ice Cream is a 32 fl oz tub found in the frozen desserts aisle, usually shelved alongside other premium ice creams, lactose-free dairy items and novelty frozen desserts. Shoppers seeking relief from lactose intolerance will spot its bold "100% Lactose Free" callout, often near traditional vanilla tubs and specialty diet options. It fits casual occasions like movie night and weekend family desserts as well as game-day spreads or backyard gatherings where a familiar comfort treat is expected. The Lactaid brand positions itself as an accessible, medical-informed alternative to regular dairy — marketed to adults and families who want classic ice cream flavors without digestive discomfort; its messaging leans mainstream and practical rather than artisanal. The label leans on a health-halo claim (lactose-free) and uses "vanilla" and "natural flavors" language, but it does not carry organic certification or explicit kid-focused branding, though the cookies-and-cream format has clear cross-generational appeal. In plain terms, this product undergoes industrial processing: it includes added sweeteners, emulsifiers and stabilizing gums, and a lactase enzyme is added to break down lactose. Sensory-wise, expect a smooth, sweet vanilla base that is dense and creamy with intermittent crunchy, chocolate cookie pieces for contrast; the tub is a standard plastic/laminated paper pint-style container with a peel-back lid meant for scooping and sharing. Rituals around it include scooping into bowls, topping with sauce, or serving straight from the tub at informal gatherings.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.66 cup
Servings per Container: 6
Calories220
% Daily Value*
Total Fat12g15%
Saturated Fat8g40%
Cholesterol40mg13%
Sodium100mg4%
Total Carbohydrate27g10%
Total Sugars18g
Added Sugars14g28%
Protein3g
* 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,, Chocolate, Cookie, Pieces, (Sugar,, Enriched, Flour, [Wheat, Flour,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Vitamin, B1, (Thiamine, Mononitrate),, Vitamin, B2, (Riboflavin),, Folic, Acid),, Palm, and, Palm, Kernel, Oil,, Cocoa, Processed, with, Alkali,, Corn, Flour,, Salt,, Sodium, Bicarbonate,, Dextrose,, Soy, Lecithin,, Natural, Flavors),, Sugar,, Corn, Syrup,, Vanilla, Extract,, Guar, Gum,, Locust, Bean, Gum, and, Lactase, Enzyme*., *, Ingredient, Not, in, Regular, Ice, Cream..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Palm Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Palm Kernel 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 (corn syrup, gums, emulsifiers, processed cookie pieces, natural flavors) and a lactase enzyme, indicating extensive industrial formulation and processing characteristic of ultraprocessed foods.

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Common Questions about Lactaid 100% Lactose Free Cookies and Cream Ice Cream

When it comes to health, this ice cream can be a delightful treat rather than a daily staple. With 220 calories and 18 grams of sugar per serving, it’s a bit indulgent, but if you're craving something creamy and sweet without the lactose, it hits the spot. Just remember, 'healthy' can mean different things depending on your dietary goals!

Perfect For

movie-night
weekend-brunch
game-day-prep

Vibe:

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