Midnight Ice Cream Label Check

Looking at the label, this Chocolate Reduced Fat Ice Cream is fascinating because it clocks in with 0g of sugar per 100g, relying on a sweetener blend that includes 965 and 955. The texture might feel lighter due to the bulking agent (1200), and with only 2.5% cocoa powder, the chocolate flavor profile seems subtle rather than rich. I imagine this could work well as a late-night snack when you want something cold without the sugar spike, but the mouthfeel might be a bit airy for true ice cream purists. It's a trade-off: you get the sugar-free benefit, but you might miss that creamy density.

The Mint Chip Swirl bars list skim milk and milk protein concentrate high up, suggesting a decent protein hit, while using erythritol and soluble corn fiber to keep the sugar down to 8g. The inclusion of coconut oil and dutched cocoa likely gives it a smoother mouthfeel than the first product, though the erythritol can sometimes leave a cooling sensation that some people find odd. I could see tossing one of these in a gym bag for a post-workout treat; it feels lighter than a full-fat pint. The trade-off here is that the texture relies heavily on stabilizers, which might make it freeze a bit hard.

This standard Ice Cream has a sugar content of 24g per 100g, which is quite high, and a score of 7.6. The ingredients list sugar, brown sugar, and butter, indicating a traditional, rich profile. The wheat flour inclusion is interesting—it might give the texture a slightly heavier, almost cake-like density compared to pure cream bases. If I were planning a movie night, this looks like the option that tastes most like 'real' dessert, but the sugar load is significant. The trade-off is obvious: you get that familiar, sweet taste, but it's definitely not a light option.

The Original Moose Tracks Vanilla Ice Cream also sits at 24g of sugar, with a score of 7.6. The label highlights a 'Moose Tracks Fudge Swirl' containing powdered sugar and vegetable oils, plus peanut oil possibilities. This suggests a very sweet, texturally complex experience with pockets of fudge. The skim milk and cream base is standard, but the added oils in the swirl might make the mouthfeel slightly greasy compared to pure dairy bases. This feels like an office freezer staple—something to grab when you need a serious pick-me-up. The trade-off is the potential for oiliness and the high sugar content.

This Vanilla Ice Cream has 16g of sugar, but the ingredients list corn syrup and high fructose corn syrup alongside sugar, which might make the sweetness feel sharper or less natural than cane sugar. The protein content is only 3g, and it includes buttermilk and whey, suggesting a thinner, perhaps tangier base. The texture might be less creamy due to the high water content in syrups. If you wanted a scoop to mix into a fruit smoothie for sweetness, this fits, but the trade-off is the ingredient quality—those syrups might leave a sticky mouthfeel compared to simpler recipes.