Review Of Magnum Classic Ice Cream 440ml
Streets launched the Magnum Classic Stick back in 1989, which quickly became an Aussie favourite. While the brand is best known for its ice cream stick range, they also make tubs.
This review looks at whether the Magnum Classic 440ml lives up to its reputation. I’ll help you decide if it’s worth a place in your freezer.
Is Magnum Classic Ice Cream any good?
The Magnum Classic pint contains delicious vanilla flavoured ice cream that’s creamy and soft. There’s an impressive 29% Magnum classic chocolate in each container. It’s like having a chocolate bar in your dessert.
Chocolate shards lie hidden through the tub and a delicious choc shell encases the ice cream. A spot on the side of the packaging is designed for pressing – doing this will crack the shell, which is surprisingly satisfying.
While the ice cream is enjoyable, it’s less premium than most other pint-sized ice creams in the supermarket freezers. The tub will appeal to choc fiends. If that’s not you, consider a simpler alternative from Haagen-Dazs or other super-premium ranges.
Pros
- Cracking through the outer shell is surprisingly satisfying.
- The vanilla ice cream is a great match for the chocolate.
- The tub is loaded with choc shards.
- Supports the Rainforest Alliance and the use of recycled plastic.
Cons
- Expensive for the pack size.
- It’s hard to work out the main ingredient.
- Made in Hungary (not Aussie made).
What other flavours are available in the Magnum tub range?
A lot of flavour innovation is coming out of the Magnum range, so it’s best to check out the supermarket shelves to stay on top of their latest. Some of their tub range includes:
- Magnum Sweet & Salty Almond Remix.
- Magnum Luxe Salted Caramel.
- Magnum Luxe Gold Caramelised Chocolate.
- Magnum White Chocolate.
- Magnum White Chocolate and Cookies.
What do other consumers think of this ice cream?
I looked at hundreds of consumer reviews online to see what they thought of this Magnum Classic 440ml product. Here’s the consensus:
The tub mainly received positive reviews, with customers rating it highly for its delicious taste and indulgent quality. Many describe it as irresistibly good, highlighting its rich chocolate flavour and smooth, creamy texture.
Customers loved chocolate chunks throughout the ice cream, which add to the eating experience. The pleasure of cracking through the chocolate lid is frequently mentioned. They also loved the surprise of finding more chocolate at the bottom of the container.
Reviewers note a few drawbacks. The price point concerns some who stated they only purchase it on special.
A few commented on the hardness of the chocolate top, suggesting that it can be challenging to crack. Others mentioned issues such as the chocolate tasting cheap and the chunks being too thick, making it a challenge to eat.
What are some alternatives?
The Magnum range is a unique offering, so there aren’t any similar competing products for comparison.
Ingredients
No ice cream is good for you, so eat it in moderation. A pint of Magnum Classic Ice Cream contains 36% dairy ingredients. The main dairy components are reconstituted skim milk, cream, milk powder, and milk fat.
- 29% of the ice cream is Magnum classic chocolate.
- 11% of the ice cream is cocoa butter and cocoa mass.
Ingredients List: Dairy ingredients [reconstituted skim milk, cream, milk powder, milk fat], sugar, cocoa components (11%)(cocoa butter, cocoa mass), glucose fructose syrup, glucose (from wheat), emulsifiers (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, sunflower and/or rapeseed lecithin), stabilisers (guar gum, locust bean gum, tara gum, carrageenan), flavours, colour (carotene).
Milk fat
Milk fat plays a vital role in ice cream’s texture and mouthfeel. More of it results in a creamier, smoother texture associated with superior ice cream.
Unfortunately, the Magnum pack doesn’t disclose how much milk fat is in the tub.
Nutrition information
No ice cream is good for you, so eat it in moderation. Magnum Classic has 12.5g of saturated fat per 100g and 26.7g of sugar.
Servings per package: 4
Serving size: 76g
Nutrition table
Quantity per Serving | Quantity per 100g | |
Energy | 999kJ | 1350kJ |
Protein | 3.0g | 4.1g |
Fat, Total | 15.3g | 20.6g |
-Saturated | 9.3g | 12.5g |
Carbohydrates | 22.3g | 30.1g |
-Sugars | 19.8g | 26.7g |
Sodium | 35mg | 50mg |
About the manufacturer
Magnum ice cream is manufactured by Unilever under the Streets brand.
Unilever is a multinational corporation with headquarters in London, United Kingdom. The company is one of the leaders in the consumer goods industry. It is known for its wide range of products, including foods, beverages, cleaning agents, and personal care items.
Unilever owns over 400 brands, including Ben & Jerry’s and Magnum. The company operates in over 190 countries and employs approximately 149,000 people worldwide.