All the Great Value branded cartons are labeled "ice cream".
One Gallon of Great Value vanilla ice cream is listed at $7.27.
“””””All the Great Value branded cartons are labeled “ice cream”.
One Gallon of Great Value vanilla ice cream is listed at $7.27.”””””
Yep, the Walmart brand all say “ice cream”.
I just checked my freezer, and Vanilla Homestyle and Mint Chip both state ICE CREAM in multiple places on the container.
Now the ingredient list is LONG, and I wasn’t wearing my glasses.
To be legally labeled “ice cream” in the U.S., a product must contain at least 10% milkfat and weigh no less than 4.5 pounds per gallon. These standards are set by the FDA under 21 CFR §135.110.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), a product must meet the following criteria to be labeled as “ice cream”:
Minimum Milkfat: Must contain at least 10% milkfat. This can come from cream, milk, or other dairy ingredients.
Products with less than 10% milkfat must use alternative labels like “frozen dairy dessert.”
Minimum Weight: Must weigh at least 4.5 pounds per gallon. This ensures proper air incorporation (overrun) and density.
Pasteurization & Freezing: The mix must be pasteurized and then frozen while stirring to create the final texture.
Optional Ingredients: May include caseinates, hydrolyzed milk proteins, sweeteners, flavorings, and stabilizers — as long as they’re safe and suitable.
Egg Yolk Clause: If the product contains at least 1.4% egg yolk solids, it must be labeled “frozen custard” or “French ice cream.”
Products made with less than 10% milkfat
Items using non-dairy bases (e.g., almond, oat, coconut) — these must use terms like “non-dairy frozen dessert”
Formulations that don’t meet the weight or ingredient standards
These rules protect consumers from misleading labels and ensure consistency in product quality.
Many store brands and “light” or “low-fat” options use alternative terms like “frozen dessert” to comply with labeling law