Can I eat ice cream when pregnant?
SafePackagedFrom a tub, cone or supermarket
AvoidSoft serveSoft serve machines can grow Listeria. NZ MPI and FSANZ advise against it.
Ice cream for other situations
BreastfeedingNo concern for breastfeeding.Safe
VegetarianSome ice creams use gelatine. Check the label.Caution
VeganContains dairy, which isn't vegan.Avoid
CoeliacNaturally gluten-free.Safe
Milk allergyContains milk.Avoid
Peanut allergyNo peanut listed.Safe
Gestational diabetesHigh in sugar. Have a small serve after a meal.Caution
MAOIsNo known concern for MAOIs.Safe
Low-FODMAPContains lactose.Limit · ½ cup
Questions people ask
Is ice cream safe in pregnancy?
Packaged: Safe. Nothing in this food is a known pregnancy risk. Soft serve: Avoid. Soft serve machines can grow Listeria. NZ MPI and FSANZ advise against it.