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Arethusa Farm Old Fashioned Chocolate Icecream

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Is Arethusa Farm Old Fashioned Chocolate Icecream healthy?

Arethusa Farm Old Fashioned Chocolate Icecream scores 75/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This ice cream contains high-quality ingredients such as milk, cream, and eggs, which provide essential nutrients and healthy fats.

How processed is Arethusa Farm Old Fashioned Chocolate Icecream?

Arethusa Farm Old Fashioned Chocolate Icecream is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Arethusa Farm Old Fashioned Chocolate Icecream's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Milk, Cream count in its favor; Cane Sugar, Dextrose are flagged as ingredients of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Arethusa Farm Old Fashioned Chocolate Icecream

Arethusa Farm
75 Good

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 2
Category Ice Cream
Summary

This ice cream contains high-quality ingredients such as milk, cream, and eggs, which provide essential nutrients and healthy fats. However, the presence of refined cane sugar contributes to its high sugar content, which can impact blood sugar levels and is linked to metabolic disorders. The product is moderately processed, which limits its score despite the overall quality of the ingredients.

Key ingredients 9

Milk
Good

Whole dairy ingredient.

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Cream
Good

Traditional whole-fat dairy ingredient.

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Whole Eggs
Neutral

Whole eggs are a good source of high-quality protein and nutrients, enhancing the nutritional profile of the ice cream.

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Egg Yolks
Neutral

Egg yolks contain essential vitamins and fats, enriching the flavor and nutritional content of the product.

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Non Fat Dry Milk
Neutral

Non-fat dry milk provides additional protein and calcium, supporting bone health and nutritional value.

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Cocoa (Processed with Alkali)
Neutral

Cocoa adds chocolate flavor and antioxidants, enhancing taste and potential health benefits.

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Guar Gum
Neutral

Part of Natural Stabilizer. This stabilizer helps maintain texture and consistency, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable ice cream experience.

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Cane Sugar
Bad

Cane sugar is a source of added sugars, which can contribute to excess calorie intake and potential health concerns if consumed in excess.

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Dextrose
Bad

Part of Natural Stabilizer. This stabilizer helps maintain texture and consistency, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable ice cream experience.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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