Course:FNH200/Assignments/2023/Nestle Real Dairy Natural Vanilla Ice Cream- Regular vs Less Fat

Introduction

The Real Dairy Premium Natural Vanilla Ice Cream is a product offered by Nestlé, one of the world's leading food and beverage companies. This particular ice cream variety is marketed as a premium and high-quality option, featuring a natural vanilla flavor. Nestlé claims that the ice cream is made with high-quality ingredients and a careful manufacturing process to deliver a rich and indulgent experience. It is also offered in an impressive 50% lesser fat alternative which claims to taste just as good.

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Ingredient lists

1. Ingredients

	Vanilla Ice Cream	Less Fat Vanilla Ice Cream
Ingredients	Fresh Cream Modified Milk Ingredients Sugar Glucose Concentrated Skim Milk Egg Yolks Carob Bean Gum Guar Gum Cellulose Gum Carrageenan Natural Vanilla Flavour Ground Vanilla Beans	Modified Milk Ingredients Concentrated Skim Milk Sugar Fresh Cream Glucose Guar Gum Carb Bean Gum Cellulose Gum Carrageenan Mono and Diglycerides Polysorbate 80 Natural Vanilla Flavour Ground Vanilla Beans

2. Substitutes & Additives Used

	Vanilla Ice Cream	Less Fat Vanilla Ice Cream
Sugar Substitutes	None	None
Fat Substitutes	None	None
Additives	Carob Bean Gum Guar Gum Cellulose Gum Carrageenan Natural Vanilla Flavour	Carob Bean Gum Guar Gum Cellulose Gum Carrageenan Natural Vanilla Flavour Polysorbate 80 Mono and Diglycerides

3. Role of Substitutes & Additives

Vanilla Ice Cream

Sugar substitutes: None

Fat substitutes: None

Additives:

• Carob Bean Gum: Carob bean gum, also known as locust bean gum, is a hydrocolloid used in food as a thickener, stabilizer and emulsifier. Carob bean gum is the ground endosperm of the seeds of the carob tree. Carob bean gum is used as a stabilizer, thickener.^[1]
• Guar Gum: Guar gum is a food additive that is used to thicken and bind food products. It’s high in soluble fiber and low in calories. It is found in dairy products, condiments, and baked goods. It’s also used as an additive in non-food products.
• Cellulose Gum: Cellulose gum, also known as carboxymethylcellulose (CMC), is essentially a thickening agent used in all kinds of food products. Many low fat products and those marketed as diet products contain food additives like cellulose gum to give the food a thicker and creamier consistency, making it more appealing to buyers.
• Carrageenan: Carrageenan is an additive used to thicken, emulsify, and preserve foods and drinks. It’s a natural ingredient that comes from red seaweed (also called Irish moss). It is often found in nut milks, meat products, ice cream and yogurt.
• Natural Vanilla Flavour: Natural vanilla extract is a mixture of several hundred different compounds in addition to vanillin. It is considered an essential ingredient in many Western desserts, especially baked goods like cakes, cookies, brownies, and cupcakes, as well as custards, ice creams, and puddings.
  

Less Fat Vanilla Ice Cream

Sugar substitutes: None

Fat substitutes: None

Additives:

• Carob Bean Gum: Carob bean gum, also known as locust bean gum, is a hydrocolloid used in food as a thickener, stabilizer and emulsifier. Carob bean gum is the ground endosperm of the seeds of the carob tree. Carob bean gum is used as a stabilizer, thickener.
• Guar Gum: Guar gum is a food additive that is used to thicken and bind food products. It’s high in soluble fiber and low in calories. It is found in dairy products, condiments, and baked goods. It’s also used as an additive in non-food products.
• Cellulose Gum: Cellulose gum, also known as carboxymethylcellulose (CMC), is essentially a thickening agent used in all kinds of food products. Many low fat products and those marketed as diet products contain food additives like cellulose gum to give the food a thicker and creamier consistency, making it more appealing to buyers.
• Carrageenan: Carrageenan is an additive used to thicken, emulsify, and preserve foods and drinks. It’s a natural ingredient that comes from red seaweed (also called Irish moss). It is often found in nut milks, meat products, ice cream and yogurt.
• Natural Vanilla Flavour: Natural vanilla extract is a mixture of several hundred different compounds in addition to vanillin. It is considered an essential ingredient in many Western desserts, especially baked goods like cakes, cookies, brownies, and cupcakes, as well as custards, ice creams, and puddings.
• Polysorbate 80: Polysorbate 80 is an additive used in processed food products for its emulsifying properties. Commercially produced frozen desserts, shortenings, baking mixes and icings, and canned vegetables are some of the foods that may contain polysorbate 80.
• Mono and Diglycerides: Mono- and diglycerides are emulsifiers, which means they help oil and water to blend. As a result, they’re commonly used as food additives. Small quantities are often added to packaged and frozen foods to improve texture and stability, prevent oil from separating, and extend shelf life.

4. Compare & Contrast

Similarity: Fresh Cream, Modified Milk Ingredients, Sugar, Glucose, Concentrated Skim Milk, Carob Bean Gum, Guar Gum, Cellulose Gum, Carrageenan, Natural Vanilla Flavour, Ground Vanilla Beans

Difference: The main difference between the two ice creams lies in the presence of additional additives in the "Less Fat Vanilla Ice Cream." While both ice creams share the same sugar and fat substitutes, the "Less Fat Vanilla Ice Cream" contains two additional additives which are Polysorbate 80, and Mono and Diglycerides. These additives are used as emulsifiers and stabilizers to improve texture and stability, prevent oil separation, and extend shelf life. On the other hand, the "Vanilla Ice Cream" does not include these two additives, making it a more simple composition.

Labels

	Nestle Real Dairy Natural Vanilla Ice Cream- Regular vs Less Fat
Common Name	Vanilla Ice Cream.
Bilinguali Labelling	Branding and other mandatory information provided in both English and French.
Country of Origin	Crafted in Canada.
Nutrition Facts	The table contains the required information regarding the intake of calories, fat, cholestrol, carbohydrates, and protein per 1/2cup (125ml) of serving.
Ingredients & Allergens	The list of ingredients highlights all the ingredients and the possible presence of peanuts and tree nuts. The list of ingredients also specifies which ingredients are sourced from plants.
Net Quantity	1.5L per tub.
Legibility and Location	All the information is located conveniently and printed in a legible font and size. The product is widely available and sold in Canada.
Irradiation	Products are not irradiated, so it is not on the labels.
Sweetners and Food Additives	Identified in the list of ingredients.
Other Info	The light vanilla ice cream has 50% less fat. Both are made from 100% Canadian milk. The package also says "Our belief in nothing artificial", which indicates no artificial flavours or addtitives have been added to the ice cream.

The information contained on the label complies with all regulatory requirements.

References

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