Review Of Monarc Silver Scoop Vanilla Ice Cream 2L
While Aldi sells a range of premium one-litre packs under the Indulge range, they also have a cheaper option. Monarc Silver Scoop is a line of two-litre tubs popular with budget shoppers. But is the ice cream any good?
I bought the whole selection to see if they’re worth a spot in your home freezer. This review looks at Monarc Silver Scoop Vanilla Ice Cream 2L.
What’s in the pack?
Silver Scoop Vanilla 2L is an economy pack with at least 25% less fat than regular ice cream. It competes with other budget-friendly, reduced-fat products like Coles, Woolworths, Blue Ribbon, and Peters Original.
Is this ice cream any good?
Silver Scoop Vanilla Reduced Fat Ice Cream is a no-frills, basic ice cream. It has a pleasant, mild flavour that will appeal to kids and those who don’t like punchy vanilla flavour.
However, this tub of Silver Scoop had an unpleasant icy texture that was slightly grainy. It lacked the creaminess you get from similar tubs like Blue Ribbon Creamy Vanilla.
Scooping the ice cream was challenging. It tended to break into bits instead of forming a ball, even when left to soften.
For a similar price, there are better options in the supermarket freezers, including at Aldi.
Other Silver Scoop flavours
- Silver Scoop Choc Chip.
- Silver Scoop Cookies & Cream.
- Silver Scoop Boysenberry.
Why is Monarc Silver Scoop so cheap?
You may wonder why a sizeable two-litre pack of Silver Scoop costs less than smaller containers like Connoisseur and Murray Street.
Using cheaper ingredients helps, but a big reason is the amount of air that gets whipped into the ice cream. Premium brands incorporate less air, providing a denser, more indulgent consistency. Cheaper brands add lots of air, which results in a lighter texture.
As you can see from the table below, for every 100ml, you only get 45g of Silver Scoop ice cream. As a comparison, Haagen-Dazs has 86g.
| Product | Grams per 100ml |
| Connoisseur Ice Cream Classic Vanilla 1L | 94g |
| Haagen-Dazs Vanilla Ice Cream | 86g |
| Bulla Murray St Ice Creamery Vanilla Bean 1L | 68g |
| Aldi Indulge Vanilla Bean 1L | 66g |
| Sara Lee Creamy French Vanilla | 62g |
| Bulla Creamy Classics Vanilla 2L | 46g |
| Peters Original Vanilla 2L | 46g |
| Bulla Real Dairy Vanilla | 45g |
| Monarc Silver Scoop Creamy Vanilla | 45g |
| Streets Blue Ribbon 2L | 42g |
What are the best alternatives?
Here are some tasty alternatives if you don’t have an Aldi nearby or want to try a different brand.
Sara Lee Creamy French Vanilla 1L: A must-have for your freezer, this ice cream has lots of vanilla flavour and silky texture. Review of Sara Lee Vanilla>
Indulge Vanilla Bean 1L: This Aldi ice cream is super creamy and speckled with real vanilla bean bits. It’s one of the best Australian supermarket vanilla ice creams based on price. Review of Indulge Vanilla>
Haagen-Dazs Vanilla 457ml: A top-tier ice cream with a bright white colour due to the absence of egg yolks and food colouring. Review of HD Vanilla>
Bulla Murray St Vanilla Bean 1L: Features an appealing ingredient list with fresh cream, milk, and free-range eggs. Review of Bulla MS Vanilla Bean>
Connoisseur Classic Vanilla 1L: Made with Madagascan Vanilla Extract, this ice cream has excellent vanilla flavour. Review of Connoisseur Classic Vanilla>
Coles Irresistible Vanilla Bean: Highly recommended for its outstanding value, this tub is a crowd-pleaser. Review of Coles Vanilla Bean>
Woolworths Vanilla Bean 1L: Similar to the Coles variant, it provides good value, ideal for those seeking premium ice cream at a reasonable price. Review of WOW Vanilla Bean>
Pros
- Affordable.
- 25% less fat than regular ice cream.
- Great for mixing into shakes.
- Australian made.
Cons
- Texture is a little icy and lacks smoothness.
- There are better vanilla options for the price.
Ingredients
The main ingredients in this ice cream are reconstituted buttermilk, water, and cream. Milk solids are included to dial up the creaminess.
Ingredient list: Reconstituted Buttermilk (Milk) 34%, Water, Cream (Milk) 15%, Sugar, Glucose Syrup, Milk Solids, Maltodextrin, Thickeners (412, 410, 407a), Emulsifier (471), Vanilla Flavour, Gelatine (From Beef), Natural Colour (160b).
Milk fat
Milk fat impacts ice cream consistency. Higher levels result in a creamier, smoother mouthfeel.
Monarc Silver Scoop Vanilla 2L is a reduced-fat brand. It has less than 6%, which means the product can’t label the front of the pack as “ice cream”.
In comparison, Blue Ribbon Classic Vanilla and Bulla Real Dairy Vanilla have 6%, while Peters Original has 4%.
Nutrition Information
No ice cream is good for you, so eat it in moderation. This product has 4.3g of saturated fat per 100g and 21.6g of sugar.
Number of servings: 20
Serving size: 45g
| Quantity Per Serving | Quantity Per 100ml | |
| Energy | 333kJ | 741kJ |
| Protein | 0.9g | 2.1g |
| Fat, Total | 2.9g | 6.5g |
| -Saturated | 1.9g | 4.3g |
| Carbohydrate | 12.2g | 27.2g |
| -Sugars | 9.7g | 21.6g |
| Dietary Fibre | – | – |
| Sodium | 36mg | 80mg |
