Key Findings

Based on the overall test findings, Baskin Robbins and Verka in ice creams and Vadilal in frozen desserts were the top performers. Overall, the value-for-money brands are Verka in ice creams and Vadilal in frozen desserts. All the brands met the minimum requirements specified in the national standards, with the exception of a few brands that were found to be slightly high in sucrose content. Water (moisture 61 ) was the highest ingredient in ice creams as well as frozen desserts. All the brands were found to be safe in terms of microbiological requirements. In the sensory panel tests, Verka in ice cream and Cream Bell in frozen dessert topped in their respective categories.