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Hindus Claim Baskin-Robbins Does Not Disclose Meat In Ice Cream

August 1, 2023 from the Patch.com:

"Baskin-Robbins, the Canton-based multinational ice cream chain, is under fire by a Hindu statesman due to accusations that the company does not disclose that its rocky road ice cream contains beef gelatin.

"Rajan Zed, President of the Universal Society of Hinduism, recently said in a news release that Baskin-Robbins confirmed to him that the gelatin in its rocky road ice cream comes from both porcine and beef—sources which are not explicitly mentioned in the ingredients list shown on packages.

Information from the editor:

• Baskin Robbins Rocky Road Ice Cream is not certified as kosher because of the gelatin used in the marshmallows.
• Information on Kosher Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts is here
• Information on kosher Gelatin is here