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Turkey Hill Ice Cream, Original Recipe, Butter Pecan
Frozen Foods
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Turkey Hill Ice Cream, Original Recipe, Butter Pecan

Turkey Hill
46 foz
Available at Foodtown
160
Calories
2g
Protein
16g
Sugars
110mg
Sodium
39
Ingredients

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

Serving Size: 0.67 cup
Servings per Container: 9
Calories160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat7g9%
Saturated Fat0.5g3%
Sodium110mg5%
Total Carbohydrate22g8%
Total Sugars16g
Added Sugars11g22%
Protein2g
* 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

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
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo 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 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.

Perfect For

movie-night
weekend-brunch
holiday-baking

Vibe:

nostalgicindulgentcomforting
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