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Yahoo
6 days ago
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What's the best vanilla ice cream? We taste-tested 12 to find out
Eat enough vanilla ice cream, and you'll realize that this flavor is far from, well, vanilla. Tons of nuances exist between the different brands (to say nothing of homemade ice cream): Some taste like rich cream, others taste sharply sweet and yet others taste more mellow, like whipped cream. The best vanilla ice cream falls pleasantly between all three descriptions, with a deeply vanilla flavor that's hard to resist. And it comes from a popular grocery store chain! How do I know? To celebrate National Ice Cream Month, I planned one very cool taste test at Yahoo's New York City office, starring 12 of the most popular store-bought vanilla ice creams from the likes of Häagen-Dazs, Ben & Jerry's and Breyer's. I rounded up 16 ice cream lovers from our staff, including a professional baker-turned-writer, a former producer at Food Network and a pregnant woman, who, and I quote, considers "ice cream a main food group right now." In the end, one winner creamed the competition, but we found a few runners-up for satisfying every vanilla ice cream craving, whether you like yours icy and fluffy or eggy and rich — or all you care about is seeing those flecks of vanilla bean. Table of contents Best vanilla ice creams of 2025 How we tested vanilla ice cream Other vanilla ice creams we tested Vanilla ice cream FAQs Editor-approved scoops, bowls and more Best vanilla ice creams of 2025 How we tested vanilla ice cream I gathered a group of 16 Yahoo staffers who are self-professed ice cream snobs, including a former pro baker and someone who worked as a producer for the Food Network. Yahoo's kitchen writer (a culinary school grad) and I (a former food-magazine editor) ran the taste test. Using our go-to ice cream scoops, we dished out servings in bowls labeled only with a letter to prevent brand loyalty from coming into play. Then came the fun part! The testers sampled each bowl in random order and filled out a rubric rating the flavor, texture/mouthfeel, appearance and their overall enjoyment from one to five. We also asked the testers to jot down any thoughts they had about the samples. Ice cream preferences varied among our panelists. What some testers found too sweet, others found bland. But there were some obvious favorites, and when we averaged the scores, it was easy to see which vanilla ice creams were best. We also checked shopper comments and ratings, and availability of our picks to make sure they had fans all over the country. Other vanilla ice creams we tested Breyer's Natural Vanilla: Breyer's nabbed fourth, thanks mostly to its appearance. "I like the vanilla bean specks. Felt authentic," noted one tester. Ben & Jerry's Vanilla: This pick has earned high marks in other stories about the best vanilla ice creams, so I was surprised that it didn't do better in our taste test. Though some loved the very vanilla flavor, others thought it had a strange aftertaste. Häagen-Dazs Vanilla Bean: Considering how well the brand's plain vanilla ice cream did, this version was an unexpected dud. It scored lowest in flavor, likely because the majority of our testers thought it was too sweet. A few said it reminded them of other foods entirely, including bubblegum, a root beer float and ... flavored oatmeal! Tillamook Old-Fashioned Vanilla: This ice cream, from a century-old Oregon dairy company, landed in the middle of our testing pool. Several testers described it as "icy," whereas others appreciated the subtle vanilla flavoring. 365 Whole Foods Vanilla: Whole Foods' house brand ice cream was almost orange in color, which threw off a lot of our testers and led to some pretty odd comparisons. "Not appealing! Looks like a Creamsicle," noted one. Another said the color was reminiscent of a hard-boiled egg yolk. Favorite Day Vanilla Bean: Another middle-of-the-pack ice cream, this one, from Target's house brand, scored high for flavor but did just so-so in all other categories. Almost every tester called it "fluffy" or "icy," which proved polarizing. Edy's Vanilla: The flavor scores for this pick were all over the place. "Subtle but sweet," enthused a fan who awarded it four points; "Has a weird, chalky aftertaste," wrote a far less happy tester, who gave it zero. FYI, if you live in the western U.S., you'll know this brand as Dreyer's. Turkey Hill French Vanilla: Most testers thought this vanilla ice cream was too sweet and artificial tasting. It also struck out on appearance: "Good scoop but weird khaki yellow color," as one panelist put it. Vanilla ice cream FAQs What brand is the best vanilla ice cream? If you believe our taste-test — and you should! — the best vanilla ice cream comes from Trader Joe's. But if you don't live near one of these cult-favorite grocery stores, the best vanilla ice creams from the supermarket are Häagen-Dazs Vanilla and Van Leeuwen Vanilla Bean. What type of vanilla ice cream has the most vanilla flavor? Look for ice cream that includes natural vanilla flavor and/or real vanilla extract in its ingredients list. For vanilla ice cream that's rich and custardy, make sure it also includes egg yolks, which is a hallmark of French vanilla. Editor-approved scoops, bowls and more
Yahoo
22-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Check Your Freezer—FDA Announces Potentially Life-Threatening Recall of Popular Ice Cream
Summer is just around the corner and ice cream is the quintessential warm weather treat. But if you have a carton or two chilling in your freezer, you might want to check the label. Breyers recently issued a recall on 6,668 cases of ice cream due to "undeclared allergens and mislabeled product." According to the FDA, the voluntary recall was initiated on June 2 because Breyers Rocky Road, which contains the almonds, was packaged incorrectly. The ice cream was packaged in Breyers Chocolate Truffle tubs with Rocky Road lids, which may be a concern for anyone who purchased the product and has a nut allergy. While almonds are a tree nut, the Chocolate Truffle tubs offer misleading ingredient information. The tubs say "may contain tree nuts" while the lids say "contain almonds." The FDA classified the recall as a Class II, which is defined as "a situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote." So how do you know if your ice cream is affected? Take a peek at the packaging of your Breyers ice cream tub. Affected products have the lot number: JUL1026GB3 and UPC code: 077567457288. In a statement to PEOPLE, Breyers says: "People with an almond allergy should not consume the product due to risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction. The safety and quality of our products is our top priority. For more information, consumers can visit or call 1-800-931-2826." You Might Also Like Can Apple Cider Vinegar Lead to Weight Loss? Bobbi Brown Shares Her Top Face-Transforming Makeup Tips for Women Over 50
USA Today
17-06-2025
- Health
- USA Today
Breyers voluntarily recalls mislabeled ice cream product
Breyers voluntarily recalls mislabeled ice cream product Show Caption Hide Caption How to make fried ice cream without frying it Make fried ice cream without actually frying it. Problem Solved, USA TODAY Breyers, the popular ice cream brand, has voluntarily recalled one of its products due to mislabeling and "undeclared allergens," according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The Class II recall, as reported by the FDA, initiated on June 2, is for Rocky Road ice cream that was placed in a Chocolate Truffle ice cream packaging. The container also has a Rocky Road Ice Cream lid on it. The federal agency said that the tub says "may contain tree nuts," while the lid declares almonds as an ingredient. Recalls: Gummy vitamins sold at Amazon and Aldi recalled. See impacted products. How many products were impacted? According to the FDA, 6668 cases were affected. In a notice on the website, Breyers warned consumers with almond allergies that the ice cream could run the risk of a severe and life-threatening reaction. "The products we are voluntarily recalling are Breyers Chocolate Truffle 1.5 quart tubs with UPC 077567457288 and Expiration date/Lot code of JUL1026GB3," the company statement said. What should people who bought the recalled ice cream do? Breyers said those who don't have almond allergies should discard the product to prevent those who do from mistakenly consuming it. Those who have the product were advised to contact the company. "If you need assistance, please contact us at or call 1-800-931-2826," the notice says. Taylor Ardrey is a news reporter for USA TODAY. You can reach her at tardrey@
New York Post
17-06-2025
- Health
- New York Post
Breyers recalls 6,600 cases of Rocky Road ice cream over potentially life-threatening allergen
Unilever subsidiary Breyers has issued a nationwide recall of more than 6,600 cases of Rocky Road ice cream after a packaging error resulted in potentially dangerous allergen mislabeling, according to a newly released enforcement report from the Food and Drug Administration. The June 2 recall involves 6,668 cases — each containing multiple units — of Rocky Road ice cream that were mistakenly packaged in tubs labeled as Breyers Chocolate Truffle. While the tub label stated 'may contain tree nuts,' the lid identified the product correctly as Rocky Road and declared almonds as an ingredient. 3 Unilever subsidiary Breyers has issued a nationwide recall of more than 6,600 cases of Rocky Road ice cream. MelissaMN – The FDA classified the incident as a Class II recall, indicating that exposure to the mislabeled product could cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, particularly for individuals with nut allergies. The mislabeled ice cream was distributed to retail stores and distribution centers across the United States. The affected product is listed under lot number JUL1026GB3 with the UPC 077567457288. The mix-up involves Breyers' 1.5-quart Rocky Road ice cream, which contains almonds — a tree nut that can trigger severe allergic reactions. In contrast, the Chocolate Truffle tub that was used by mistake doesn't clearly state that it contains almonds. Instead, it only carries a vague 'may contain tree nuts' warning, which could put people with nut allergies at serious risk if they rely on the label to stay safe. Although the recall is ongoing, no press release has been issued by the company as of Tuesday, and the FDA has listed the case status as open. 3 The June 2 recall involves 6,668 cases of Rocky Road ice cream that were mistakenly packaged in tubs labeled as Breyers Chocolate Truffle. Breyers Unilever notified affected retailers and distributors via letter, according to the FDA's Enforcement Report. The Post has sought comment from Unilever. The recalled product was manufactured at Unilever's facility located at 2400 Rose Parkway in Sikeston, Mo. Unilever has not announced when the recall will be fully resolved, and the FDA has not yet marked the case as terminated. Consumers with nut allergies are advised to check their freezers and return or discard any products matching the affected lot number. Anyone experiencing allergic reactions after consuming the product should seek medical attention immediately. While the labeling error may seem minor, the consequences for consumers with severe allergies can be life-threatening. Unilever is one of the world's largest consumer goods companies, with a sprawling portfolio of brands across food, personal care and household product categories. 3 Breyers, founded in 1866, was acquired by Anglo-Dutch multinational Unilever for $2.6 billion in 1993. billtster – Headquartered in London, the Anglo-Dutch multinational operates in more than 190 countries and serves billions of consumers every day through well-known names like Dove, Hellmann's, Axe, Vaseline and Knorr. In the food and beverage sector, Unilever has long been a dominant player, particularly in condiments, dressings and frozen treats. Unilever's ice cream division is among the largest in the world, operating under the Heartbrand logo in many countries and encompassing a diverse set of brands including Ben & Jerry's, Magnum, Cornetto, Klondike and Breyers. Unilever acquired Breyers in 1993 through its $2.6 billion purchase of Kraft General Foods' frozen dessert division. That deal also included the Sealtest brand and helped Unilever cement its leadership in the US ice cream market. Breyers, founded in 1866, remains a staple in American grocery freezers and is known for its 'simple ingredients' marketing and wide range of family-sized flavors.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Check Your Freezer—Popular Ice Cream Recalled Due To Potentially Life-Threatening Allergen
Summer is just around the corner and ice cream is the quintessential warm weather treat. But if you have a carton or two chilling in your freezer, you might want to check the label. Breyers recently issued a recall on 6,668 cases of ice cream due to "undeclared allergens and mislabeled product." According to the FDA, the voluntary recall was initiated on June 2 because Breyers Rocky Road, which contains the almonds, was packaged incorrectly. The ice cream was packaged in Breyers Chocolate Truffle tubs with Rocky Road lids, which may be a concern for anyone who purchased the product and has a nut allergy. While almonds are a tree nut, the Chocolate Truffle tubs offer misleading ingredient information. The tubs say "may contain tree nuts" while the lids say "contain almonds." The FDA classified the recall as a Class II, which is defined as "a situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote." So how do you know if your ice cream is affected? Take a peek at the packaging of your Breyers ice cream tub. Affected products have the lot number: JUL1026GB3 and UPC code: 077567457288. In a statement to PEOPLE, Breyers says: "People with an almond allergy should not consume the product due to risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction. The safety and quality of our products is our top priority. For more information, consumers can visit or call 1-800-931-2826." You Might Also Like Insanely Easy Weeknight Dinners To Try This Week 29 Insanely Delicious Vodka Cocktails
