Review Of So Good Vanilla Bliss 1L
Sanitarium has been making food since 1898, but it wasn’t until the 1980s that So Good arrived. Starting as a milk replacement, the brand also offers a small range of dairy free frozen desserts in Australian supermarkets.
I bought both products from my local store and tested them out. This review looks at So Good Vanilla Bliss 1L. Find out if this dairy free ice cream substitute is worth a spot in your freezer.
Is So Good Vanilla Bliss any good?
So Good Vanilla Bliss is a vegan frozen dessert that will appeal to consumers looking for a dairy-free sweet treat. The OG of vegan ice creams in Aussie supermarkets has a subtle vanilla flavour and an ice cream-like texture.
So Good won’t be for everyone. There’s an unmissable soy taste that distracts from the vanilla. Consider a coconut or nut plant-based ice cream brand if that doesn’t appeal. There are plenty on offer in Australia.
Pros
- Dairy and gluten free.
- Suitable for vegans.
- Less fat than regular ice cream.
- Easy to find in most supermarket freezers.
- Australian made.
Cons
- The soy flavour is distracting.
- Relatively expensive, considering the ingredients.
Are there any alternatives to So Good?
There’s a lot of competition in the vegan space, with new brands popping up almost monthly. Here are some tasty alternatives if So Good isn’t available or you want to try something different.
Coles Irresistible Vegan Vanilla Bean 1L: A plant based option that uses coconut milk as a substitute for dairy.
Woolworths Plantitude Vanilla 1L: Another vegan option that uses coconut milk as a substitute for dairy.
The Cashew Creamery Vanilla 473ml: A plant-based product offering subtle vanilla bean flavour with a hint of sweet cashew.
Coyo Dairy Free Probiotic Vanilla Bean 500ml: A coconut-based vegan frozen yoghurt with probiotics.
What do others think about this product?
There are hundreds of reviews on the internet for this product. I read them all and made a quick summary:
Sanitarium’s So Good Vanilla Bliss Frozen Dessert received a mix of reviews, although the majority were positive. The product is well-received for its taste, often compared favourably to traditional dairy ice cream.
Many appreciate its suitability for vegan and dairy-free diets and praise the dessert as a treat that caters to everyone.
Reviewers highlighted its use in smoothies and desserts, noting its creamy texture and enjoyable flavour.
Some customers disliked the aftertaste or flavour profile. A few mentioned sensitivity to certain ingredients.
Related reading: So Good Chocolate Bliss Review.
Ingredients
This tub’s main ingredients are water and cane sugar. Soy protein is used to give the frozen dessert a creamier texture.
Ingredient list: Water, cane sugar, maltodextrin, glucose syrup, soy protein (3%), sunflower oil, emulsifiers (471, 477), vegetable gums (460, 466, 412, 407a), acidity regulator (potassium citrate), flavours, salt.
Milkfat is a signal of better mouthfeel and creaminess. So Good contains no dairy, so it has 0% milk fat.
Nutrition information
No ice cream is good for you, so eat it in moderation. So Good Vanilla Bliss is better for you than most regular ice creams sold in Australia. It has 0.8g of saturated fat per 100g and 16.5g of sugar.
Servings per package: 10
Serving size: 51g
| Quantity Per Serving | Quantity Per 100ml | |
| Energy | 324kJ | 635kJ |
| Protein | 1.5g | 2.9g |
| Fat, Total | 1.4g | 2.7g |
| -Saturated | 0.4g | 0.8g |
| Carbohydrate | 14.4g | 28.2g |
| -Sugars | 8.4g | 16.5g |
| Dietary Fibre | 0.2g | 0.4g |
| Sodium | 26mg | 51mg |
About the manufacturer
The Sanitarium Health and Wellbeing Company was founded in Melbourne, Victoria, in 1898. Operating under the trading names Australian Health and Nutrition Association and New Zealand Health Association Ltd, both entities are owned by the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
The company has focused on providing nutritious and affordable products since it started.
Sanitarium has become a key player in the health food industry with factories in Australia and New Zealand.
Their diverse product range includes Honey Puffs, Marmite, So Good, and Up & Go. The portfolio also includes Weet-Bix, an iconic brand in Australasia.
