Halo Top...how the heck do they do it???
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I'm a food engineer and worked for Haagen Daz for years.
Halo Top uses Erythritol, a natural sugar alcohol from corn. No proven medical side-affects "yet"
But its application in food is still early.
The price confuses me, it's basically milk with butterfat removed and whey added. But hey, people are buying it!
I have had it and enjoy it but a little pricey for me. Sorry if I bursted any bubbles!
Some sugar alcohols irritate my IBS, has anyone had an issue with halo top causing IBS issues?
I have IBS...but constipation. I can't tell if halo top is messing with it or not. I have it even when I'm not eating it.
I have both, generally constipation- I think that is stress triggered, but a few foods trigger the other kind. Some sugar alcohols have been pretty bad for me.
I saw it at Safeway, maybe I just need to try some on a day when I'm not going anywhere and see how I handle it. Right now I just treat myself with real ice cream sometimes.
Yeah maybe try a serving one evening. Sucks that it's hard to tell if it's worth it. I honestly don't even care what I need to stop eating anymore. I'm so frustrated.0 -
Color me intrigued. I had tried the Arctic Zero but it was TERRIBLE. Didn't have the mouth feel, flavor, or softness of ice cream. But now I'll have to try Halo Top, especially since peanut butter cup is my drug of choice.
There is no comparison between Arctic Zero and Halo Top. Arctic Zero tastes like it's made from the tears of human sadness. Halo Top is actually good (IMO). I just had some Pistachio for dessert tonight, last night it was Chocolate Almond Crunch. I usually have at least 3 or 4 pints in the freezer at any given time.5 -
I'm a food engineer and worked for Haagen Daz for years.
Halo Top uses Erythritol, a natural sugar alcohol from corn. No proven medical side-affects "yet"
But its application in food is still early.
The price confuses me, it's basically milk with butterfat removed and whey added. But hey, people are buying it!
I have had it and enjoy it but a little pricey for me. Sorry if I bursted any bubbles!
Some sugar alcohols irritate my IBS, has anyone had an issue with halo top causing IBS issues?
I have IBS...but constipation. I can't tell if halo top is messing with it or not. I have it even when I'm not eating it.
I have both, generally constipation- I think that is stress triggered, but a few foods trigger the other kind. Some sugar alcohols have been pretty bad for me.
I saw it at Safeway, maybe I just need to try some on a day when I'm not going anywhere and see how I handle it. Right now I just treat myself with real ice cream sometimes.
Yeah maybe try a serving one evening. Sucks that it's hard to tell if it's worth it. I honestly don't even care what I need to stop eating anymore. I'm so frustrated.
I don't have IBS nor am I sensitive to sugar alcohols, but every once in a while eating a whole pint of Halo Top will....loosen things up, to put it politely. It doesn't happen every time and it never happens if I just eat one or two servings.3 -
Does this stuff taste "just like ice cream" the way shiritaki noodles taste "just like pasta," and those 2 ingredient banana and egg pancakes taste "just like real pancakes," and nutritional yeast tastes "just like cheese"? If so, count me out. There's a long list of "tastes just like" foods that really don't. They mostly just taste like lies to me.
Now if this stuff really does taste just like regular ice cream, please disregard my post.5 -
Does this stuff taste "just like ice cream" the way shiritaki noodles taste "just like pasta," and those 2 ingredient banana and egg pancakes taste "just like real pancakes," and nutritional yeast tastes "just like cheese"? If so, count me out. There's a long list of "tastes just like" foods that really don't. They mostly just taste like lies to me.
Now if this stuff really does taste just like regular ice cream, please disregard my post.
No, at least IMO. And not the way cauliflower pizza crust tastes "just like pizza crust" either. Does it taste absolutely identically as good and rich and thick and creamy as your favorite full-calorie, slow-churned gourmet ice cream flavor? No, it doesn't - or it would have just as many calories too. But it tastes just as good or better than a lot of run-of-the-mill "mainstream" ice creams to me. I'm not crazy over every flavor they make - Birthday Cake is too sweet for me, Lemon Cake has never been my gig, etc. - but a lot of them are good.4 -
I'm a food engineer and worked for Haagen Daz for years.
Halo Top uses Erythritol, a natural sugar alcohol from corn. No proven medical side-affects "yet"
But its application in food is still early.
The price confuses me, it's basically milk with butterfat removed and whey added. But hey, people are buying it!
I have had it and enjoy it but a little pricey for me. Sorry if I bursted any bubbles!
Some sugar alcohols irritate my IBS, has anyone had an issue with halo top causing IBS issues?
I have IBS...but constipation. I can't tell if halo top is messing with it or not. I have it even when I'm not eating it.
I have both, generally constipation- I think that is stress triggered, but a few foods trigger the other kind. Some sugar alcohols have been pretty bad for me.
I saw it at Safeway, maybe I just need to try some on a day when I'm not going anywhere and see how I handle it. Right now I just treat myself with real ice cream sometimes.
Yeah maybe try a serving one evening. Sucks that it's hard to tell if it's worth it. I honestly don't even care what I need to stop eating anymore. I'm so frustrated.
I don't have IBS nor am I sensitive to sugar alcohols, but every once in a while eating a whole pint of Halo Top will....loosen things up, to put it politely. It doesn't happen every time and it never happens if I just eat one or two servings.
I eat a pint like every night. Definitely doesn't loosen anything up. Except my bank account. I have issues.5 -
Not a fan of arctic zero but the red velvet halo top is the bomb0
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Does this stuff taste "just like ice cream" the way shiritaki noodles taste "just like pasta," and those 2 ingredient banana and egg pancakes taste "just like real pancakes," and nutritional yeast tastes "just like cheese"? If so, count me out. There's a long list of "tastes just like" foods that really don't. They mostly just taste like lies to me.
Now if this stuff really does taste just like regular ice cream, please disregard my post.
No, at least IMO. And not the way cauliflower pizza crust tastes "just like pizza crust" either. Does it taste absolutely identically as good and rich and thick and creamy as your favorite full-calorie, slow-churned gourmet ice cream flavor? No, it doesn't - or it would have just as many calories too. But it tastes just as good or better than a lot of run-of-the-mill "mainstream" ice creams to me. I'm not crazy over every flavor they make - Birthday Cake is too sweet for me, Lemon Cake has never been my gig, etc. - but a lot of them are good.
Maybe I'll give it a try...0 -
Does this stuff taste "just like ice cream" the way shiritaki noodles taste "just like pasta," and those 2 ingredient banana and egg pancakes taste "just like real pancakes," and nutritional yeast tastes "just like cheese"? If so, count me out. There's a long list of "tastes just like" foods that really don't. They mostly just taste like lies to me.
Now if this stuff really does taste just like regular ice cream, please disregard my post.
No, at least IMO. And not the way cauliflower pizza crust tastes "just like pizza crust" either. Does it taste absolutely identically as good and rich and thick and creamy as your favorite full-calorie, slow-churned gourmet ice cream flavor? No, it doesn't - or it would have just as many calories too. But it tastes just as good or better than a lot of run-of-the-mill "mainstream" ice creams to me. I'm not crazy over every flavor they make - Birthday Cake is too sweet for me, Lemon Cake has never been my gig, etc. - but a lot of them are good.
Same here. It tastes just as good to me as Friendly's, Breyer's and the average 170ish calories a serving ice creams. Obviously it doesn't come close to Talenti, Haagen Dazs, or B&J, but for less picky people who love quantity, it's definitely worth it.2 -
This thread has inspired me - I'm buying it this week to give it a try (though a bit skeptical because Haagen Daz Caramel Cone is my holy grail).
I had 290 calories left yesterday and nothing to eat for dessert. This thread was practically taunting me!3 -
I'm a food engineer and worked for Haagen Daz for years.
Halo Top uses Erythritol, a natural sugar alcohol from corn. No proven medical side-affects "yet"
But its application in food is still early.
The price confuses me, it's basically milk with butterfat removed and whey added. But hey, people are buying it!
I have had it and enjoy it but a little pricey for me. Sorry if I bursted any bubbles!
Certainly not. I was already aware of the ingredients - checked that out before I ever tried it.
I actually am ordering some erythritol to try in baking. It does not seem to bother my stomach at all, so if it works in baked goods, there will be some sweet treats in my future. 
But it is pricey stuff. Hopefully the price will go down in time. 0 -
I'm a food engineer and worked for Haagen Daz for years.
Halo Top uses Erythritol, a natural sugar alcohol from corn. No proven medical side-affects "yet"
But its application in food is still early.
The price confuses me, it's basically milk with butterfat removed and whey added. But hey, people are buying it!
I have had it and enjoy it but a little pricey for me. Sorry if I bursted any bubbles!
Some sugar alcohols irritate my IBS, has anyone had an issue with halo top causing IBS issues?
I have IBS...but constipation. I can't tell if halo top is messing with it or not. I have it even when I'm not eating it.
Funny you say this. I told my husband this morning that if I have halo top for dessert and then drink my tbs of ACV before bed, I am going to the bathroom in the morning. Like bathroom, bathroom. I know people hate on ACV and I certainly don't drink it every day. But, IMO it helps me with digestion. My husband just told me it's my version of coffee since a lot of people drink coffee to help go to the bathroom in the morning. My version just tastes a whole lot better (in regards to the halo top, not the ACV).0 -
need2belean wrote: »I'm a food engineer and worked for Haagen Daz for years.
Halo Top uses Erythritol, a natural sugar alcohol from corn. No proven medical side-affects "yet"
But its application in food is still early.
The price confuses me, it's basically milk with butterfat removed and whey added. But hey, people are buying it!
I have had it and enjoy it but a little pricey for me. Sorry if I bursted any bubbles!
Some sugar alcohols irritate my IBS, has anyone had an issue with halo top causing IBS issues?
I have IBS...but constipation. I can't tell if halo top is messing with it or not. I have it even when I'm not eating it.
Funny you say this. I told my husband this morning that if I have halo top for dessert and then drink my tbs of ACV before bed, I am going to the bathroom in the morning. Like bathroom, bathroom. I know people hate on ACV and I certainly don't drink it every day. But, IMO it helps me with digestion. My husband just told me it's my version of coffee since a lot of people drink coffee to help go to the bathroom in the morning. My version just tastes a whole lot better (in regards to the halo top, not the ACV).
Interesting...I can't imagine ACV would do much for me. I can drink a bottle of magnesium citrate, take laxatives, drink a pot of coffee...nothing. People are actually shocked by how big my stomach looks and kids at school as if I'm pregnant. Jealous!0 -
Two more flavors tried:
- Black Cherry - not bad, but not terribly exciting. Similar to the chocolate in texture, obviously a different flavor.
- Oatmeal Cookie - Nice flavor. It genuinely has oatmeal in it. Whole pieces of oatmeal. Some people may like this, but I found them to be like little dry platelets. Took away more than they added.
In general, though, I am satisfied! The Red Velvet, which is the highest in fat, is my favorite, as it the most creamy. Then chocolate, which has great flavor even though it's a little dry in texture.
Still, I am counting myself a fan for now...many more flavors to try, and I MUST find Chocolate Peanut Butter...0 -
Finally bought my first Halo Top last night. Wanted the oatmeal cookie but that was out so I got the chocolate almond crunch. I'm not a big ice cream fan to begin with, so I was hesitant (and a bit sticker shocked that I actually paid $6.50 for a tiny tub of ice cream). But wow. This stuff is awesome! I only ate around 1/2 cup of it and it was a great way to end the day. Already looking forward to it tonight lol. Will definitely be buying again-want to try the pistachio and the oatmeal cookie yet.2
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My favorite is the salted caramel. I save it for weekends however because of the cost. It is usually 4.99 where I buy it.
I like the oatmeal cookie also. I baked oatmeal cookies and tried making an oatmeal sandwich with it but my ice cream melted too quickly and I ended up with oatmeal mush...still tasted good but a bit messy to eat.3 -
My favorite is the salted caramel. I save it for weekends however because of the cost. It is usually 4.99 where I buy it.
I like the oatmeal cookie also. I baked oatmeal cookies and tried making an oatmeal sandwich with it but my ice cream melted too quickly and I ended up with oatmeal mush...still tasted good but a bit messy to eat.
Oatmeal cookie wasn't exactly my favorite but now the thought of broken up oatmeal cookies mixed in is perking me right up.3 -
So far the only flavor I've tried is the Mint Chip and while a little overpowering, it's damn good in my opinion. I just bought a pint of chocolate and I'll try that after dinner tonight.
Also bought a pint of Cake Batter Arctic Zero...not a fan0 -
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Found the salted caramel this week. Holy moly, that's definitely the best one I've tried so far.3
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I'm totally trying the Salted Caramel as soon as I can find it!0
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That's the norm for just about all AZ pints.indigoblue9572 wrote: »Also bought a pint of Cake Batter Arctic Zero...not a fan
Halo Top has a birthday cake flavor that's pretty good. I admittedly was a little disappointed by their cookie dough, not enough mixins or my liking. I'll stick to portion control if I want cookie dough ice cream.
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My local Walmart finally started carrying HT this week, and have all of the flavors. RIP my wallet.
It's hilarious though: two weeks ago, they could barely keep AZ in the freezer. Now? The HT has glaring holes in the stock, and the AZ is completely full all of the time.3 -
I really want to try Halo Top now. I usually get the blue bunny mini chocolate swirl cones. They are very good and only about 130 in calories, if memory serves.0
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I don't like the birthday cake flavor either but I love the salted caramel one. YUM!1
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It is interesting to me, how many of you say that you buy a pint and then you eat the entire thing. The most prominent sweetener in this is erythritol. It is not really good stuff. And, one of the bad things about it, is that it keeps your brain from registering satiation, so you just keep eating it. It is also known to cause gastric problems like diarrhea constipation and bloating, and also can cause headaches. Just be cautious, OK?0
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It is interesting to me, how many of you say that you buy a pint and then you eat the entire thing. The most prominent sweetener in this is erythritol. It is not really good stuff. And, one of the bad things about it, is that it keeps your brain from registering satiation, so you just keep eating it. It is also known to cause gastric problems like diarrhea constipation and bloating, and also can cause headaches. Just be cautious, OK?
I've never eaten a whole pint at once, the $12 price tag per tub stops that.. Plus 200g is pleny enough for me.
As for the stomach issues. I have a cast iron gut, nothing gives me a dodgy tummy.
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It is interesting to me, how many of you say that you buy a pint and then you eat the entire thing. The most prominent sweetener in this is erythritol. It is not really good stuff. And, one of the bad things about it, is that it keeps your brain from registering satiation, so you just keep eating it. It is also known to cause gastric problems like diarrhea constipation and bloating, and also can cause headaches. Just be cautious, OK?
*Some* people have gastric issues after consuming it. I'm one of the lucky ones, erythritol causes me absolutely zero issues, gastric, headache or otherwise. But I'm guessing most people who have issues with erythritol are going to always double-check the ingredient lists of any new foods they consume.4 -
It is interesting to me, how many of you say that you buy a pint and then you eat the entire thing. The most prominent sweetener in this is erythritol. It is not really good stuff. And, one of the bad things about it, is that it keeps your brain from registering satiation, so you just keep eating it. It is also known to cause gastric problems like diarrhea constipation and bloating, and also can cause headaches. Just be cautious, OK?
I have precisely zero digestive issues with erythritol, or any other SA for that matter. Hell, I wish Eryth would get used more often than it does. It's one of the only ones that actually has near enough to zero food energy to be completely ignorable on the calorie side of things.5 -
Halo top reminds me of the Seinfeld episode where they all were eating the 'fat free' frozen yoghurt and putting on weight.5
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