Tasti D-Lite
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Tasti D-Lite started as a New York
-based company best known for its signature product, a frozen dessert comparable to, but marketed as a healthier alternative to soft serve ice cream. The company operates a system of franchise chain stores from which its products are sold in trademark blue paper cups. The stores are predominantly located in New York
state, although the company's corporate headquarters are now in Tennessee
.
The treat has attained widespread popularity since its 1987 creation, at least partly due to aggressive advertising claiming extremely low calorie and fat content. In 2002, published studies found that the company may have greatly exaggerated claims of its product's healthfulness. Tasti D-Lite subsequently implemented an overrun compliance program and settled the nutritional claims matter with the NYC Department of Consumer Affairs.
In 2004, the popularity of Tasti D-Lite was bolstered as a result of appearances in episodes of HBO’s Sex and the City
season 6 episode 88 and The Apprentice
season 2 episode 18
Tasti D-Lite was acquired in 2007 by NY-based private equity group SPG Partners LLC and announced that James H. Amos, one of the firm's operating partners, will serve as Chief Executive Officer of Tasti D-Lite. The new company would be headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee
.
A redesigned website was launched in 2007 listing nutritional information for over 100 flavors.
Tasti D-Lite announced in 2008 that it will begin a franchise offering to facilitate the growth of the brand to markets both domestic and international. Subsequently, a majority of the original licensed stores signed agreements to convert to the franchise model. Also in 2008, the first international development agreement was signed for South Korea.
(70 calories per serving)
Angel Food Cake, Apple Pie, Banana Crunch, Banana Fudge, Banana Pudding, Bananas Foster, Black Cherry, Black Forest Cake, Black Raspberry, Brownies, Butter Pecan, Buttercrunch Mania, Butterscotch, Butterscotch Fudge, Cake Batter, Cappuccino, Caramel Apple, Caramel Fudge, Chocolate Chip Mint, Chocolate Cookie Dough, Chocolate Macaroon, Chocolate Mousse, Coconut Candy, Coconut Coffee Bean, Coconut Joy, Coconut Mounds, Coffee Crumb, Coffee Espresso, Cookies 'n Cream, Creamy Coconut, Double Berry, Dutch Chocolate, French Custard, French Vanilla, Kahlua 'n Cream, Latte, Mango Dream, Maple, Marzipan, Mocha Almond Fudge, Mochaccino, Mudpie, Oreo Chocolate Mint, Oreo Mint, Oreos 'n Cream, Oreos 'n Peanut Butter, Papaya, Peach Melba, Peach Pie, Peanut Butter Dream, Pecan Praline, Pecan Praline Fudge, Piña Colada, Pineapple Cake, Praline Crunch, Raspberry Chocolate Truffle, Raspberry D-Lite, Rice Pudding, Rocky Road, Samoa Cookie, S'mores, Strawberry Banana, Strawberry Colada, Strawberry D-Lite, Strawberry Shortcake, Tapioca Pudding, Tasti Garcia, Tasti Musketeers, Toasted Almond Fudge, Toasted Coconut, Trés Leches, Triple Berry, Tropical D-Lite, Vanilla Cream, Vanilla Marshmallow, Wild Berry
(80 calories per serving)
Blueberry Cheesecake, Brownie Batter, Burnt Sugar, Chocolate Marshmallow, Chocolate Pudding, Chocoleche, Devil's Food Cake, Double Dutch Chocolate, Dulce de Leche, Fluffernutter, German Chocolate Cake, Honey Nuts O's, Latte Fudge, Maple Fudge, Marble Cheesecake, Milky "Weigh", NY Cheesecake, O'Tasti, Peanut Butter, Peanut Butter Cup, Peanut Butter Fudge, Peanut Butter Marble, Peanut Butter 'n Jelly, Raspberry Cheesecake, Red Velvet Cake, Snicker, Strawberry Cheesecake, Tart 'N Tasti
(90 calories per serving)
Buttercrunch, Cinnamon Crunch, Fluffernutter Fudge, Peanut Butter Cake, Peanut Butter Mounds, Pineapple Cheesecake
(100 calories per serving)
The vanilla dairy base is made with: water, nonfat milk, sugar, corn syrup, cream, guar gum, locust bean gum, carrageenan, vanilla, and lactase.
The chocolate dairy base, used for chocolate flavors, replaces vanilla with chocolate and is made with: water, nonfat milk, sugar, corn syrup, cream, cocoa (processed with alkali), guar gum, locust bean gum, carrageenan, and lactase.
New York City
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-based company best known for its signature product, a frozen dessert comparable to, but marketed as a healthier alternative to soft serve ice cream. The company operates a system of franchise chain stores from which its products are sold in trademark blue paper cups. The stores are predominantly located in New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
state, although the company's corporate headquarters are now in Tennessee
Tennessee
Tennessee is a U.S. state located in the Southeastern United States. It has a population of 6,346,105, making it the nation's 17th-largest state by population, and covers , making it the 36th-largest by total land area...
.
The treat has attained widespread popularity since its 1987 creation, at least partly due to aggressive advertising claiming extremely low calorie and fat content. In 2002, published studies found that the company may have greatly exaggerated claims of its product's healthfulness. Tasti D-Lite subsequently implemented an overrun compliance program and settled the nutritional claims matter with the NYC Department of Consumer Affairs.
In 2004, the popularity of Tasti D-Lite was bolstered as a result of appearances in episodes of HBO’s Sex and the City
Sex and the City
Sex and the City is an American television comedy-drama series created by Darren Star and produced by HBO. Broadcast from 1998 until 2004, the original run of the show had a total of ninety-four episodes...
season 6 episode 88 and The Apprentice
The Apprentice (U.S. TV series)
The Apprentice is an American reality television show hosted by real estate magnate, businessman and television personality Donald Trump, created by Mark Burnett and broadcast on NBC...
season 2 episode 18
Tasti D-Lite was acquired in 2007 by NY-based private equity group SPG Partners LLC and announced that James H. Amos, one of the firm's operating partners, will serve as Chief Executive Officer of Tasti D-Lite. The new company would be headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee
Franklin, Tennessee
Franklin is a city within and the county seat of Williamson County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 62,487 as of the 2010 census Franklin is located approximately south of downtown Nashville.-History:...
.
A redesigned website was launched in 2007 listing nutritional information for over 100 flavors.
Tasti D-Lite announced in 2008 that it will begin a franchise offering to facilitate the growth of the brand to markets both domestic and international. Subsequently, a majority of the original licensed stores signed agreements to convert to the franchise model. Also in 2008, the first international development agreement was signed for South Korea.
List of flavors offered
Banana, Butter Praline, Caramel, Carrot Cake, Cherry Cake, Chiffon Mint, Coconut Cookies, Coffee Cake, Coffee Crunch, Coffee 'n Cream, Coffee Toffee, Crème Brûlée, Creamsicle, Egg Nog, Pistachio, Pumpkin Pie, White Russian(70 calories per serving)
Angel Food Cake, Apple Pie, Banana Crunch, Banana Fudge, Banana Pudding, Bananas Foster, Black Cherry, Black Forest Cake, Black Raspberry, Brownies, Butter Pecan, Buttercrunch Mania, Butterscotch, Butterscotch Fudge, Cake Batter, Cappuccino, Caramel Apple, Caramel Fudge, Chocolate Chip Mint, Chocolate Cookie Dough, Chocolate Macaroon, Chocolate Mousse, Coconut Candy, Coconut Coffee Bean, Coconut Joy, Coconut Mounds, Coffee Crumb, Coffee Espresso, Cookies 'n Cream, Creamy Coconut, Double Berry, Dutch Chocolate, French Custard, French Vanilla, Kahlua 'n Cream, Latte, Mango Dream, Maple, Marzipan, Mocha Almond Fudge, Mochaccino, Mudpie, Oreo Chocolate Mint, Oreo Mint, Oreos 'n Cream, Oreos 'n Peanut Butter, Papaya, Peach Melba, Peach Pie, Peanut Butter Dream, Pecan Praline, Pecan Praline Fudge, Piña Colada, Pineapple Cake, Praline Crunch, Raspberry Chocolate Truffle, Raspberry D-Lite, Rice Pudding, Rocky Road, Samoa Cookie, S'mores, Strawberry Banana, Strawberry Colada, Strawberry D-Lite, Strawberry Shortcake, Tapioca Pudding, Tasti Garcia, Tasti Musketeers, Toasted Almond Fudge, Toasted Coconut, Trés Leches, Triple Berry, Tropical D-Lite, Vanilla Cream, Vanilla Marshmallow, Wild Berry
(80 calories per serving)
Blueberry Cheesecake, Brownie Batter, Burnt Sugar, Chocolate Marshmallow, Chocolate Pudding, Chocoleche, Devil's Food Cake, Double Dutch Chocolate, Dulce de Leche, Fluffernutter, German Chocolate Cake, Honey Nuts O's, Latte Fudge, Maple Fudge, Marble Cheesecake, Milky "Weigh", NY Cheesecake, O'Tasti, Peanut Butter, Peanut Butter Cup, Peanut Butter Fudge, Peanut Butter Marble, Peanut Butter 'n Jelly, Raspberry Cheesecake, Red Velvet Cake, Snicker, Strawberry Cheesecake, Tart 'N Tasti
(90 calories per serving)
Buttercrunch, Cinnamon Crunch, Fluffernutter Fudge, Peanut Butter Cake, Peanut Butter Mounds, Pineapple Cheesecake
(100 calories per serving)
Ingredients
Tasti D-Lite products are made from two different dairy-based mixes, upon which additional flavors can be added.The vanilla dairy base is made with: water, nonfat milk, sugar, corn syrup, cream, guar gum, locust bean gum, carrageenan, vanilla, and lactase.
The chocolate dairy base, used for chocolate flavors, replaces vanilla with chocolate and is made with: water, nonfat milk, sugar, corn syrup, cream, cocoa (processed with alkali), guar gum, locust bean gum, carrageenan, and lactase.