Course:FNH200/Assignments/2023/Breyers Natural Vanilla & Breyers No Sugar Added Vanilla

Philadelphia's best, Breyers Ice Cream, is a popular brand known for its fine ingredients and quality. First hand-crafted in 1866 by William A. Breyer, the brand prides itself on using quality cream to craft enjoyable treats. .

Introduction

Breyers offer a variety of delicious flavors of ice creams to satiate everyone's cravings. Vanilla is a staple flavour which is beloved for its simplicity and aroma. Whether enjoyed alone or accompanied by an apple pie, it remains a a beloved classic!

Our assignment aims to compare Breyers Natural Vanilla Ice Cream with Breyers No Sugar Added Vanilla Ice Cream. We will identify the role of fat and sugar substitutes, examine the standards of food identity and composition, as well as Canadian food grade standards.

Pictures

Breyers Natural Vanilla (fr)

Breyers Natural Vanilla

Breyers No Sugar Added Vanilla Ice Cream

Breyers No Sugar Added Vanilla Ice Cream (Nutrition Facts)

Breyers No Sugar Added Vanilla Ice Cream (Ingredients)

(We encountered some difficulties in locating Breyers No Sugar Added Vanilla Ice Cream with necessary French labeling included on the images online. Our search for this product in various stores was also unsuccessful, It appears to be out of stock in most stores.)

Ingredient lists

Breyers Natural Vanilla Ice Cream Ingredients:

Cream, Modified Milk Ingredients, Sugars (sugar, Glucose), Concentrated Skim Milk And/or Skim Milk Powder, Vanilla Bean Seeds, Vanilla Extract, Tara Gum, Mono & Diglycerides, Natural Flavour, Carob Bean Gum, Guar Gum. Contains: Milk. May Contain: Peanuts, Tree Nuts. Breyers No Sugar Added Vanilla Ice Cream:

Breyers No Sugar Added Vanilla Ice Cream:

Skim Milk, Maltitol Syrup, Maltodextrin (Corn), Coconut Oil, Whey Creme, Less than 2% of: Mono and Diglycerides, Sugar Gum, Carob Bean Gum, Tara Gum, Natural Flavor, Acesulfame Potassium, Sucralose, Annatto (for color). Contains: Milk.

Both products contain Mono and Diglycerides, which are fat substitutes. In addition, Breyers No Sugar Added Vanilla Ice Cream contains Maltitol Syrup, which is a sugar substitute.

These ingredients play the following roles:

1. Fat Substitutes Mono and Diglycerides: These emulsifiers help blend ingredients like oil and water, ensuring a smooth texture and consistent ice cream. They mimic the richness and mouthfeel typically provided by fats.
2. Sugar Substitutes Maltitol Syrup: As a sugar alcohol, Maltitol Syrup provides sweetness without the calories of sugar. It helps maintain the ice cream's moisture and gives a similar texture and mouthfeel to that of sugar. Acesulfame Potassium and Sucralose: These high-intensity sweeteners are much sweeter than sugar, so only small amounts are needed. They provide sweetness without adding significant calories, making the ice cream suitable for low-calorie or sugar-free diets.
3. Additives Vegetable Gums (Carob Bean, Guar, Tara): These thickening and stabilizing agents improve the ice cream's texture, giving it a creamy consistency and preventing ingredient separation to ensure uniformity. Natural Flavor: Enhances the overall taste profile of the ice cream, making it more appealing. Vitamin A Palmitate: Added to fortify the ice cream with essential nutrients, contributing to its nutritional value. Annatto (for color): This natural coloring agent gives the ice cream an appealing appearance, making it visually attractive to consumers.
4. Overall Contribution These ingredients work together to create an ice cream that is lower in calories and sugar while maintaining the desirable qualities of taste, texture, and appearance. This ensures a product that is both enjoyable and suitable for health-conscious consumers.

The main differences between these two products:

1. Sugar Content:
   • Creamery Style French Vanilla: This version typically contains sugar as a sweetener, contributing to its traditional rich sweet vanilla flavour.
   • No Sugar Added: As the name suggests, this version is formulated without additional traditional sugars. Instead, it contains sugar substitutes like sucralose, maltilol syrup (A sugar substitute - it has 75-90% of the sweetness of table sugar but contains a little over half of the calories.) to provide sweetness without the calories and carbohydrates of traditional table sugar.
2. Caloric and Carbohydrate Differences:
   • Creamery Style French Vanilla: Due to its sugar content, this version tends to have more calories and carbohydrates per serving compared to the No Sugar Added version.
   • No Sugar Added: It usually has fewer calories and carbohydrates per serving because it lacks traditional sugars. This makes it a suitable option for those watching their sugar intake, including people with diabetes or those on low-carb diets.
3. Texture and Flavor Profile:
   • Creamery Style French Vanilla: Known for its rich, creamy texture and the classic sweetness derived from sugar. It provides a more traditional ice cream experience. Sucrose in table sugar is used to enhance the creaminess while the fat and protein in both milk and cream provides the smooth creaminess of the ice cream. Furthermore, vanilla flavour enhances the perception of sweetness and adds complexity to the overall profile.
   • No Sugar Added: While efforts are made to maintain a creamy texture, sugar substitutes can sometimes alter the texture slightly compared to the creamery style. The flavour might also be slightly different due to the absence of natural sugars. Some people perceive a slight cooling effect or aftertaste with a sugar substitutes like Maltitol, which can influence the overall flavour experience.Maltodextrin (corn) contributes to thickening the ice cream to initiate an experience traditional to tradition ice creams, alongside the milk and cream.
4. Ingredients and Additives:
   • Creamery Style French Vanilla: Besides sugar, it may contain other traditional ice cream ingredients like cream, milk, and vanilla flavoring.
   • No Sugar Added: Apart from sugar substitutes, it may have different stabilizers or thickeners to maintain texture and taste without traditional sugars. For this product, Breyer's used Maltitol syrup and maltodextrin.
5. Audience and Dietary Considerations:
   • Creamery Style French Vanilla: Appeals to consumers looking for a classic ice cream experience without specific dietary restrictions related to sugar or carbohydrates.
   • No Sugar Added: Targets individuals who need to manage their sugar intake for health reasons or those looking to reduce calories from sugars while still enjoying a dessert. In summary, the primary differences lie in their sugar content, resulting nutritional profiles, taste, and target audience. The Creamery Style French Vanilla is more traditional in taste and texture with added sugars, while the No Sugar Added version provides a lower-sugar alternative using substitutes, catering to specific dietary needs.

Labels

Breyers Natural Vanilla Ice Cream

• Bilingual Labelling- All mandatory information including ingredients and nutrition facts are presented in both English and French.
• Common Name of the Food- The product prominently displays "REAL ICE CREAM" on the front.
• Country of Origin- The product displays "Dairy Farmers of Canada Quality Milk," and "Made in Canada."
• Date Marking, Storage Instructions and Durable Life- Product includes best before date at the bottom of the pack.
• Principal Place of Business- The label includes the name of the company, Breyers, and the manufacturing location as well as a website and a phone number.
• Irradiated foods- This product is not irradiated.
• Legibility and Location- The product is legit and the manufacturing location is prominently displayed for consumers.
• List of Ingredients- Milk, Cream, Sugar, Vegetable Gum (Tara), Natural Flavor.
• Nutrition Facts Table- The table provides the following information:

Per 3/4 cup (188 mL)

Calories		% Daily Value
Total fat - Saturated fat - Trans fat	10 g 7 g 0.4 g	13% 35%
Cholesterol	30 mg
Sodium	60 mg	3%
Total Carbohydrate - Dietary Fiber - Sugars	24 g 0 g 20 g	0% 20%
Protein	2 g
Iron	0.1 mg	1%
Potassium	174 mg	4%
Calcium	75 mg	6%

• Net Quantity of the Food- The product contains 1.66 L of ice cream and it is visible to the consumers.
• Sweeteners- There are no sweeteners present.
• Other Mandatory Information- The ingredient list includes milk, indicated in bold letters, and "may also contain peanuts and tree nuts". All are priority allergens that consumers need to be aware of.

Breyers No Sugar Added Vanilla Ice Cream

• Bilingual Labelling- All mandatory information including ingredients and nutrition facts are presented in both English and French.
• Common Name of the Food- The product prominently displays "REAL ICE CREAM" on the front.
• Country of Origin- The product displays "Dairy Farmers of Canada Quality Milk," and "Made in Canada."
• Date Marking, Storage Instructions and Durable Life- Product includes best before date at the bottom of the pack.
• Principal Place of Business- The label includes the name of the company, Breyers, and the manufacturing location as well as a website and a phone number.
• Irradiated foods- This product is not irradiated.
• Legibility and Location- The product is legit and the manufacturing location is prominently displayed for consumers.
• List of Ingredients- Milk, Maltitol Syrup, Maltodextrin (Corn), Cream, Whey, Less than 2% of: Mono and Diglycerides, Vegetable Gums (Carob Bean, Guar, Tara), Natural Flavor, Acesulfame Potassium, Sucralose, Vitamin A Palmitate, Annatto (for color).
• Nutrition Facts Table- The table provides the following information:

Per 2/3 cup (74g)

Calories		% Daily Value
Total fat - Saturated fat - Trans fat	4 g 2.5 g 0 g	5% 13%
Cholesterol	10 mg	3%
Sodium	55 mg	2%
Total Carbohydrate - Dietary Fiber - Total Sugars - Added Sugars - Sugar Alcohol	17 g 0 g 5 g 0 g 8 g	6% 0%
Protein	2 g
Calcium	90 mg	6%
Vitamin A	110 mcg	10%
Iron	0 mg	0%
Potassium	150 mg	4%

• Net Quantity of the Food- The product contains 1.66 L of ice cream and it is visible to the consumers.
• Sweeteners- The sweeteners used in the ice cream are Maltitol Syrup, Maltodextrin, Sucralose, and Acesulfame Potassium.
• Other Mandatory Information- The ingredient list includes milk, indicated in bold letters, and "may also contain peanuts and tree nuts". All are priority allergens that consumers need to be aware of. It also contains 8 g of sugar alcohols which is also mentioned in the nutrition facts.
  

Indication of Compliance to CFIA regulations

After carefully reviewing the labels on both Natural Vanilla and No Sugar Added Vanilla ice cream, it can be concluded that the labeling meets all the requirements outlined by the Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act and regulations. This includes accurate ingredient lists, proper allergen declarations, and clear nutritional information, ensuring compliance and consumer safety.

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