Pint Measurements and Consumer Considerations
A pint of ice cream is typically equal to 1.5 liters. This amount of ice cream equals 2.5 to 4 cups. Some brands of ice cream sold in pint containers are larger than 1.5 liters. So, check the packaging to determine the amount. Eating one pint isn’t the best idea. One pint equals four servings and 1,000+ calories, 50% of daily intake. Doing so occasionally satisfies need but loads the body with calories, fat, and sugar quickly.
Functional & Creative Benefits for Manufacturers
Pints help manufacturers overcome challenges by adding inclusions that impact freezing temperature over shelf life. Pints allow unique formulations like layers. Häagen-Dazs Trio pints contain layers of ice cream and chocolate. Digging in provides a taste of all layers, which is hard to achieve in half-gallon packages.
Ben & Jerry’s Core pints have a core center down the middle. The core flavor complements the ice cream on either side. Pints make sense for limited editions and seasonal flavors.
Economic Factors
The definition of a pint is 16 fluid ounces but some “pint” packs contain less. Regardless, pints cost more per ounce than larger containers.