
Turkey Hill Ice Cream, Original Recipe, Butter Pecan
What You Should Know
Turkey Hill Ice Cream, Original Recipe Butter Pecan arrives in a large 46 fl oz plastic tub and sits in the frozen desserts section of the supermarket — typically in the dairy freezer bank near other branded ice creams, frozen novelties, and frozen pies. Shoppers see it alongside family-size tubs and familiar comfort flavors like vanilla, chocolate, and pecan-based varieties. This flavor suits everyday and special-occasion shopping: picked up for weekend family dinners, movie nights, backyard barbecues, or holiday gatherings where a simple scoop complements pies and cakes. The Turkey Hill name evokes a regional, old‑school American ice cream brand positioning: value-minded, family-friendly, and a bit nostalgic rather than high-end artisan. Packaging and labeling lean on tradition — “Original Recipe” signals a classic profile — but there are no organic or specialty diet certifications; a small ingredient note (“Contains less than 1% of Natural Flavor”) can give a mild “natural” impression without substantive organic claims. Health halos are limited to dairy cues like “milk” but offset by sugar and syrup prominence. In plain terms the product is produced with multiple industrial ingredients and stabilizers (emulsifiers, gums, maltodextrin), reflecting a highly processed frozen dessert. Sensory impressions are sweet and creamy with buttery notes, a smooth, scoopable texture tempered by crunchy roasted pecan pieces in a brown‑tinted butter base; coconut oil and added fats contribute to mouthfeel. Rituals include scooping into bowls, topping with sauces, folding into milkshakes, or serving alongside pies. The tub format emphasizes convenience for family servings and repeat scooping at home.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
Skim, Milk,, Sugar,, Corn, Syrup,, Roasted, Pecans, (Pecans,, Cottonseed, Oil,, Butter,, Salt),, Milk,, Coconut, Oil,, Whey,, Maltodextrin,, Contains, Less, than, 1%, of, Natural, Flavor,, Salt,, Molasses,, Caramel, Color,, Mono, &, Diglycerides,, Cellulose, Gel,, Cellulose, Gum,, Locust, Bean, Gum,, Carrageenan..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •Cottonseed Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •Mono & Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
- •Caramel Color - Artificial coloring
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
Contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (corn syrup, maltodextrin, mono- and diglycerides, cellulose gums, carrageenan, caramel color, 'natural flavor') and is formulated as a ready-to-eat, shelf-stable frozen dessert, consistent with NOVA group 4 (ultraprocessed).
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Common Questions about Turkey Hill Ice Cream, Original Recipe, Butter Pecan
Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, right? This butter pecan delight has 160 calories per serving, with 7 grams of total fat and 16 grams of sugar. If you’re enjoying it as an occasional treat, it’s perfectly fine! Just keep in mind that it’s not packed with nutrients, so consider it a fun dessert rather than a health food.
