Reviewed by Tracey Paleo, Gia On The Move
I gave this product the ultimate taste test – my dad – a milk, cheese and ice cream loving, late Silent Generation (1925-1946) guy with a serious sweet tooth, who knows barely anything about gluten-free and doesn’t actually care.
He was into it. Here’s how the dialog went from opening the Strawberry container purchased at my local West Hollywood, CA Whole Foods to finishing the sample:
“Dad would you try this with me?
“What is it?”
It’s kind of like ice cream but not really. It’s a gluten-free dessert, like, for someone who can’t have milk. So it’s gonna taste a little different.”
“Ok yeah, I’ll try it. You got a spoon?”
“What do you think?”
“It’s not bad. It’s not sweet. It doesn’t taste like ice cream and not really yogurt. And it tastes a little powdery. You know, I think it would be better with blueberries or strawberries. I like it but it’s not something I would go out and buy.”
“Well, what if you couldn’t eat the other stuff, would you be ok with it?”
“Yeah. I’d eat it. It wasn’t bad. It was satisfying.”
I’d have to agree on every point but one. I myself would go out and buy it, especially if I was lactose or gluten intolerant and was looking for something fat-free and diet friendly. The subtle flavors lean toward what an Asian palette might enjoy rather than overbearing sugary American tastes. The light sweetness for me is a big invitation to do what my dad was hoping for – adding extra variety and nutrition with a berry or other favorite fruit. Based on that alone I’m giving this product a thumbs up. Arctic Zero is definitely and option for maintaining any dieting goals, clocking in at only 150 calories for an entire pint (35 calories/serving).
What we also like at Gia On The Move is the claim:
Arctic Zero is made with premium, GMO-free ingredients, including the finest quality whey protein and antioxidant-rich monk fruit. Every pint is fat free, offers 12 grams of protein and 8 grams of fiber, and includes no artificial flavors, sweeteners or colors. We are also very very cool with the fact that it is a low glycemic food! So it’s going to fit into a lot of people’s different dietary needs.
One caveat: Arctic Zero IS NOT A VEGAN FOOD. It does contain whey.
Arctic Zero’s Creamy Pints are available in ten great-tasting flavors—Vanilla Maple, Purely Chocolate, Chocolate Peanut Butter, Cappuccino, Cookie Shake, Hint of Mint and Simply Strawberry, as well as three new additions, Orange Dream, Salted Caramel and Toasted Coconut.
ARCTIC ZERO is available for a suggested price of $4 to $5 at natural and traditional grocers nationwide, including Kroger, Publix, Safeway, Sprouts Farmers Market, Walmart and Whole Foods Market.
BONUS!!! The folks over at ARCTIC ZERO also forwarded an awesome cocktail recipe:
Creamy 007 Orange float
This for-adults-only float is sweet and frosty – just the right creamy cocktail to enjoy during the warm weather. The citrus flavors are a vibrant addition to this float made with Orange Dream ARCTIC ZERO.
Serving Size
Makes one float (12-ounces)
Ingredients
- 6 ounces orange juice
- 2 ounces lemon-lime soda
- 2 ounces vodka (use orange-flavored vodka for added flavor)
- 2 scoops Orange Dream ARCTIC ZERO
- Orange slices as garnish
Directions
- Add the orange juice, lemon-lime soda and vodka to a 12-ounce glass and stir.
- Float 2 scoops of Orange Dream ARCTIC ZERO over the other ingredients.
- Serve with an orange slice, straw and spoon.
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