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Luigis Real Italian Ice

Luigis Real italian IceItalian Ice is kind of like flavored shaved ice or snow cones, in case you're wondering (I know I was). But, according to the Wiki Encyclopedia, Italian Ice is way more than just syrup added to ice. It has a much smoother and softer texture than shaved ice, and the flavoring, which is usually fruit juices, are mixed in and frozen with the ice, rather than right before you buy it, like when you do snow cones and shaved ice.

I bought Luigi's Italian Ice, threw it in the freezer, and the next night, I realized my dilemma. The thing was frozen solid - harder than a rock! I hadn't thought of that, but thank goodness for directions. At the bottom of the side panel it tells you, "To soften, if desired - Microwave!" Duh - I would have thought of that eventually. In 15 seconds, it was still hard, but soft enough for me to start digging in!

And dig in I did, because Luigis is dee-lish! (delicious if you don't get my abbreviation). The ice was smooth going in and oh so fruity. Eating one 6 ounce cup took me about 10 minutes - spooning the ice, sucking on it and thoroughly enjoying it - the longer something lasts, the less you'll feel like grabbing something else to continue snacking.

There are 24 grams of sugar, and not much else nutritionally.
There are 120 calories in Luigi's Italian Ice, and on the packaging it says, "fat free, dairy free, and cholesterol free" but what it isn't free of is sugar - 24 grams of it. That's the only reason this is not getting 5 IateApie kisses!

One box of 6 costs $2.50 on sale and it's so worth it. Even though I would like less sugar, Luigis is a must at least once for the summer - less sugar and I would probably be living on this all summer long.

Rating
Taste: 5
Nutrition: 4
Price: 5
Overall: 4.5
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7 Comments

Now comes in sugar free 30 cal cups! YAY

I HAD A NEW ITALIAN ICE AND ICE CREAM BY THE NAME OF GIANNINEWYORK IT HAD TO BE THE BEST I EVER HAD AND EVERYONE AT THE PARTY WAS RAVING ABOUT IT.

Luigis is the best. absolutely excellent flavor. soft and creamy. I eat it everyday need more coupons

This is a great snack!!!

i would like to say i highly dissagree with that fact they it is like shaved ice.
love aways maria :)

Where do you all buy Luigi's italian ice??? I live in Santa Cruz, CA and can't find it for sale anywhere. They used to have it at Costco along time ago, but not anymore. I've even tried ordering it online, I miss it!!

Where CAN we purchase Luigi's Italian Ice - we bought some in Arizona while on vacation and we want more - Anywhere in San Francisco Bay Area - Vacaville/Fairfield are???

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