Great Value Ice Cream – Premium Quality at an Unbeatable Value
Our classic vanilla ice cream delivers smooth, creamy texture with real vanilla flavor in every spoonful. Made with quality ingredients, this 1600 mL tub provides generous servings for the whole family.
Perfect as a standalone treat or paired with your favorite desserts, pies, and toppings. We source our ingredients carefully to bring you authentic vanilla taste at a price that fits your budget. Whether you’re hosting a party or enjoying a quiet evening at home, our vanilla ice cream is a pantry staple that never disappoints.
What makes our ice cream special
Quality Ingredients & Creamy Texture
We craft our Great Value ice cream using fresh dairy cream and real ingredients to deliver the smooth, satisfying texture you expect from premium frozen desserts. Each 1600 mL tub undergoes strict quality control to ensure consistent flavor and texture from the first scoop to the last.
Our manufacturing process maintains the perfect fat content and air incorporation, creating that signature creamy mouthfeel without ice crystals. We source milk from trusted dairy suppliers and combine it with natural flavors – real vanilla beans in our vanilla variety, actual cocoa in our chocolate, and genuine fruit pieces in our strawberry and Neapolitan options.
Serving Suggestions & Storage Tips
Getting the Perfect Scoop
For easiest serving, let your Great Value ice cream sit at room temperature for 3-5 minutes after removing from the freezer. This brief softening period makes scooping effortless and creates that ideal texture. One 1600 mL tub provides approximately 16 half-cup servings, making it perfect for families or multiple dessert occasions.
Store your ice cream at -18°C or below in the main freezer compartment, not in the door where temperatures fluctuate. After each use, press a piece of wax paper or plastic wrap directly onto the ice cream surface before replacing the lid – this prevents freezer burn and maintains freshness. Properly stored, our ice cream maintains peak quality throughout its shelf life.
Nutritional Information & Dietary Considerations
Our Great Value ice cream varieties are gluten-free frozen desserts, with the exception of Cookies & Cream, which contains wheat from the cookie pieces. All flavors contain dairy ingredients including milk and cream, making them unsuitable for vegan or dairy-free diets.
Each serving provides calcium from dairy sources, and we formulate our recipes without artificial colors. The strawberry and Neapolitan varieties feature real fruit for natural coloring and authentic taste. Specific nutritional values vary by flavor – chocolate contains cocoa solids, while vanilla and strawberry have slightly different macronutrient profiles.
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Common Questions About Great Value Ice Cream
Each 1600 mL tub contains approximately 16 servings based on a standard half-cup (125 mL) serving size. Actual servings may vary depending on individual portion preferences.
The family-size format is designed to provide multiple dessert occasions for households or enough ice cream for gatherings and parties. For reference, one tub can comfortably serve 8-10 people generous portions when used as the primary dessert.
Our Great Value ice cream is made with fresh dairy cream, milk, sugar, and natural flavoring ingredients specific to each variety. Vanilla contains real vanilla, chocolate features quality cocoa, and strawberry includes real strawberry pieces.
We formulate our recipes without artificial colors, relying on natural ingredients for authentic taste and appearance. Complete ingredient lists and allergen information appear on each 1600 mL tub packaging. All varieties contain milk, and some flavors like Cookies & Cream also contain wheat and soy.
Most of our Great Value ice cream flavors are gluten-free, including Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry, and Neapolitan. These varieties contain only dairy-based ingredients and natural flavorings without wheat or gluten-containing additives.
The exception is our Cookies & Cream flavor, which contains chocolate sandwich cookie pieces made with wheat flour. Always check the specific product label on your 1600 mL tub if you have gluten sensitivities or celiac disease, as formulations may be updated.
Store your Great Value ice cream at -18°C (0°F) or below in the main compartment of your freezer for optimal quality and texture. Avoid placing it in the freezer door where temperature fluctuations are more common.
After each use, press the lid firmly to create an airtight seal, or place plastic wrap directly on the ice cream surface before closing. This prevents freezer burn and ice crystal formation. Properly stored, your 1600 mL tub maintains peak freshness throughout its shelf life. Allow 3-5 minutes at room temperature before scooping for easiest serving.
Absolutely! Our Great Value ice cream works beautifully in countless dessert applications beyond simple scooping. Use vanilla as a base for milkshakes, blend any flavor into smoothies, layer it in ice cream cakes, or sandwich it between cookies for homemade treats.
The 1600 mL tub size provides enough volume for recipe experimentation without waste. Popular uses include ice cream floats, affogato with hot espresso poured over vanilla, chocolate ice cream blended into brownies, and strawberry layered with fresh fruit in parfaits. The creamy texture melts smoothly, making it ideal for blended applications.
Great Value ice cream delivers comparable quality to premium brands at a more accessible price point. We use real dairy cream, authentic flavoring ingredients, and maintain smooth texture through proper manufacturing techniques.
The primary differences lie in marketing, packaging, and distribution efficiencies rather than core product quality. Our 1600 mL tubs contain the same creamy consistency, authentic flavors, and satisfying texture you’d expect from brands costing significantly more. Many families report they cannot distinguish taste differences in blind comparisons, making Great Value an excellent value choice for regular ice cream consumption.
While our core flavors – Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry, Neapolitan, and Cookies & Cream – are available year-round in the 1600 mL format, we occasionally introduce seasonal varieties based on customer preferences and ingredient availability.
Check your local store’s frozen dessert section for current offerings, as selection may vary by location and season. Popular holiday flavors sometimes appear in limited runs. For the most consistent availability, our five main flavors remain stocked throughout the year to ensure your favorite is always accessible when you need it.