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Turkey Hill Ice Cream, Original Recipe, Original Vanilla
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Turkey Hill Ice Cream, Original Recipe, Original Vanilla

Turkey Hill
46 foz
Available at Foodtown
170
Calories
3g
Protein
16g
Sugars
80mg
Sodium
31
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Turkey Hill Ice Cream, Original Recipe - Original Vanilla is a familiar frozen tub you’ll find in the supermarket's frozen desserts section, tucked inside glass-front freezers alongside other ice cream tubs, frozen novelties and frozen yogurt. Packaged in a large 46 foz tub with a branded lid and colorful label, it reads as a family-size, grab-and-go dessert for home freezers. You'd reach for it on weekly grocery runs, weekend cookouts, movie nights, birthday gatherings or whenever a simple, classic dessert is needed. The brand positions itself as an all-American, value-oriented ice cream maker — “original recipe” evokes tradition and homemade comfort rather than premium artisanal claims — appealing to families, budget-conscious shoppers and shoppers who want recognizable flavors. Labels emphasize familiar dairy ingredients like milk and cream, which create a “real” or wholesome halo, but there are no organic or specialty certifications and the ingredient list includes sweeteners and stabilizers. In plain processing terms, this is a processed, ready-to-eat ice cream that uses added emulsifiers and stabilizers to ensure scoopability and consistency. Sensory-wise it delivers a cold, creamy, smooth vanilla base with a sweet profile (about 16 g sugars per serving) and a slightly dense mouthfeel from corn syrup and gums; aroma is sweet dairy with vanilla notes from natural and artificial flavors, and color is pale cream shaped by annatto and caramel color. Rituals include scooping into bowls, topping with sauces or using it for sundaes and milkshakes — an accessible, crowd-pleasing staple in American freezer culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.67 cup
Servings per Container: 9
Calories170
% Daily Value*
Total Fat9g12%
Saturated Fat6g30%
Cholesterol35mg12%
Sodium80mg3%
Total Carbohydrate21g8%
Total Sugars16g
Added Sugars11g22%
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,, Sugar,, Corn, Syrup,, Whey,, Nonfat, Milk,, Contains, 1%, or, Less, of, Mono, &, Diglycerides,, Guar, Dum,, Cellulose, Gum,, Calcium, Sulfate,, Carrageenan,, Natural, and, Artificial, Flavors,, Annatto, and, Caramel, Colors..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Mono & Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Annatto - Artificial coloring
  • Caramel Colors - Artificial coloring
No 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 (corn syrup, mono- and diglycerides, gums, carrageenan, artificial flavors/colors) and is formulated for long shelf life and consistent texture, fitting the ultra-processed category.

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Common Questions about Turkey Hill Ice Cream, Original Recipe, Original Vanilla

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! It's definitely a treat, with 170 calories and 16 grams of sugar per serving. If you're looking for a fun dessert to enjoy occasionally, it fits the bill, but if you're on a strict diet, you might want to enjoy it in moderation.

Perfect For

movie-night
weekend-brunch
birthday-gathering

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