Here at Purbeck Ice Cream we produce the delicious ‘real dairy’ ice cream which includes 60% Purbeck milk and 22% Dorset cream, but what is the definition of Real Dairy Ice Cream…

There are 3 categories – Non Dairy Ice Cream, Dairy Ice Cream and Real Dairy Ice Cream.  Real dairy ice cream refers to ice cream made from traditional ingredients, including a specified high content of dairy milk and cream derived from cows. It is generally made by blending together with sugar, fruit, chocolate, and other natural ingredients. The mixture is then churned and frozen to create a smooth and creamy dessert.

Real dairy ice cream is valued for its rich and indulgent taste, thanks to the natural fats present in the milk and cream. The use of real dairy products gives the ice cream a distinctive flavour and texture that many people enjoy. However, it is important to note that real dairy ice cream may not be suitable for individuals with lactose intolerance or dairy allergies, as it contains lactose and milk proteins.

Ingredient declaration laws state the highest percentage ingredients in a product be listed in descending order. This gives the consumer who looks at the ingredient list, an immediate knowledge of just what is, and in some cases what is not, described as ‘ice cream’!

Milk fat is the preferred, natural and generally the only acceptable option favoured by discerning producers with the ethos of making a ‘proper’ ice cream (like ourselves). However, non milk fat is often used as an alternative with various vegetable fats featuring high on the list being readily available at cheaper prices! The US and some European countries decree that the fat content in ice cream can only be milk fat only, whilst here in the UK will accept fat derived from other sources bringing about the huge array of ‘ice cream’ many of which contain no milk and no cream.

Next time you are looking for ice cream, look at the label, ask yourself where it comes from and who produces it. Purbeck Ice Cream, proven provenance, ethically sound, quality assured, passionate about the products and the customers we supply, happy ice cream team!

We have discovered a wonderful little quiz from British Heart Foundation about dairy products – click on this link,