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

Turkey Hill
46 foz
Available at Foodtown
150
Calories
3g
Protein
22g
Sugars
170mg
Sodium
58
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Turkey Hill Ice Cream, Original Recipe Vanilla Salted Caramel is a family‑size frozen dessert commonly found in the supermarket frozen aisle, shelved with other pints and tubs of ice cream, gelato and novelty bars, often near the frozen novelties and refrigerated dairy section. You’ll spot the 46‑fl oz tub in weeknight stock‑ups or larger grocery hauls alongside cones, hot fudge and baking supplies for gatherings. It fits casual occasions — scoopable for movie nights, game‑day spreads, backyard barbecues, or a relaxed weekend brunch treat — and is designed to appeal to families and value‑minded shoppers looking for a familiar indulgence. The brand leans on small‑town American charm and practical nostalgia, marketed to parents and nostalgic adults who remember classic ice cream flavors, with playful packaging and a “farm fresh milk” cue to suggest wholesome roots. Label characteristics include taste‑focused claims rather than organic certification: mentions of milk and “original recipe” and natural flavor are present, but there are no organic or clean‑label guarantees; the tub relies on comforting imagery rather than health halos. In plain processing context, this is a factory‑made frozen dessert with added sweeteners, emulsifiers and stabilizers typical of industrial ice creams. Sensory details: a creamy, scoopable texture with visible salted caramel ribbons that add chew and sticky sweetness, smooth dairy notes from skim milk and whey, and a sweet, slightly salty finish; typically packaged in a round cardboard tub with plastic lid for family sharing. Rituals around it include spooning into bowls, topping with nuts or brownies, or using a scoop for sundaes and cones.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.67 cup
Servings per Container: 9
Calories150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat2.5g3%
Saturated Fat1.5g8%
Cholesterol10mg3%
Sodium170mg7%
Total Carbohydrate27g10%
Total Sugars22g
Added Sugars17g34%
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

Skim, Milk,, Sugar,, Caramel, [Corn, Syrup,, Water,, Sweetened, Condensed, Milk, (Milk,, Sugar),, Sweetened, Condensed, Skim, Milk, (Skim, Milk,, Sugar,, Vitamin, A, Palmitate),, Sugar,, Sea, Salt,, Pectin,, Sodium, Bicarbonate],, Corn, Syrup,, Milk,, Coconut, Oil,, Whey,, Maltodextrin,, Contains, Less, than, 1%, of, Mono, &, Diglycerides,, Cellulose, Gel,, Cellulose, Gum,, Locust, Bean, Gum,, Carrageenan,, Natural, and, Artificial, Flavor,, Salt,, Caramel, Color..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Coconut 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 such as corn syrup, maltodextrin, mono‑ and diglycerides, cellulose gums, carrageenan, artificial flavor and caramel color, indicating it is an ultra‑processed product.

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

Defining 'healthy' can be a bit of a slippery slope, can't it? While it’s delicious and definitely a treat, this ice cream packs a decent amount of sugar—22 grams per serving! If you're looking for a dessert that fits into a balanced diet occasionally, this could be your go-to. Just keep in mind it’s more of an indulgence than a health food.

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
weekend-brunch

Vibe:

indulgentnostalgiccomforting
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