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Mr. Green Tea Ice Cream Red Bean
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Mr. Green Tea Ice Cream Red Bean

Mr. Green Tea
1 pt
Available at Foodtown
230
Calories
8g
Protein
70mg
Sodium
18
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Mr. Green Tea Ice Cream Red Bean is a 1‑pint specialty frozen dessert that you’ll find in the supermarket’s frozen desserts section, often shelved near premium and ethnic ice creams — think artisan pints, mochi ice cream, and other Asian-inspired flavors. It reads like a culinary bridge between American scoop culture and Japanese desserts: creamy dairy base with imported azuki (red) beans folded through. Shoppers often buy it for relaxed occasions — a treat after dinner, a pint to share on movie night, or a unique dessert for a weekend brunch with friends. The brand positions itself as heritage-conscious and slightly artisanal; copy like “EST 1968” and “All natural” plus an rBGH‑free milk pledge aim at consumers who value tradition, perceived purity, and humane farming claims. Packaging is a familiar pint tub, matte or lightly decorated with green tea branding, signaling a small indulgence rather than mass‑market value size. The label leans on health halos — “natural,” “rBGH free,” and imported beans — but it does not claim organic certification. From a processing perspective, this is a factory‑made ice cream that uses stabilizers (guar gum, xanthan gum, carrageenan) to keep texture consistent and shelf‑stable. Sensory experience: a dense, creamy mouthfeel from milk and cream, noticeable sweet pockets and soft chew from azuki beans, gentle green‑tea color accents from vegetable juice, and a scoopable but resilient texture. Rituals around it range from single‑spoon meditative bites (the brand’s “Zen” language) to sharing it straight from the pint on casual nights in.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 113.0 g
Servings per Container: 4
Calories230
% Daily Value*
Total Fat14g18%
Saturated Fat8g40%
Cholesterol60mg20%
Sodium70mg3%
Total Carbohydrate0g0%
Protein8g
* 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,, Pure, Cane, Sugar,, Skim, Milk,, Azuki, Beans,, Guar, Gum,, Xanthan, Gum,, Carrageenan,, Vegetable, Juice, (for, Color)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Vegetable Juice (for Color) - Artificial coloring
No Additive

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 additives and stabilizers (guar gum, xanthan gum, carrageenan) and added sugar alongside processed dairy, consistent with a NOVA 4 ultra‑processed classification.

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Common Questions about Mr. Green Tea Ice Cream Red Bean

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! This ice cream has a good balance of calories and protein, making it a nice treat after a workout or a long day. It's not exactly a health food, but if you're in the mood for something sweet, it can fit into a balanced diet.

Perfect For

movie-night
weekend-brunch
post-dinner-treat

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