By George Anderson
Food Lion is introducing what it says is the first premium store brand ice cream that is sweetened with sucralose and is gluten-free.
Donna Smith, a spokesperson for the chain, called Food Lion's Healthy Delight 'No Sugar Added' Premium Lowfat Ice Cream "a healthy, low-fat alternative to regular ice cream."
Just last week, the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) criticized ice cream chains for not disclosing the fat and calorie content of the products it sells. The CSPI release referred to the ice cream as "coronaries in a cone."
Food Lion's new ice cream is said to contain "70 to 80 percent less fat and 30 to 40 percent fewer calories than standard ice cream."
Ms. Smith said, "This ice cream is ideal for diabetics or customers seeking low-fat, low- calorie alternatives to traditional desserts. In addition, the new formula contains no gluten and is a great choice for those with gluten- sourced allergies, such as celiac sprue disease."
Moderator's Comment: What are your thoughts on the latest furor concerning the healthiness of ice cream and Food Lion's new private label introduction?
With the number of children and adults now living with Type 2 diabetes, Food Lion's Healthy Delight "No Sugar Added" Premium Lowfat Ice Cream (retail $3.99 per half gallon) should do well, assuming it tastes good. [George Anderson - Moderator]