The Island Way Sorbet bowls at Costco are my absolute favorite frozen treat in the warehouse. I think the flavors are delicious and I appreciate that the sorbet is so much healthier than the regular ice cream selections.
The delightful and playful frozen sorbet comes in 12 individual servings comprising three each of the following flavors:
- Heavenly Coconut
- Red Berry and Ruby Grapefruit
- Passionate Mango
- Zesty Pomegranate
Each serving is hand filled into a frozen all natural fruit shell which makes these frozen treats just a little more fun!
Heavenly Coconut Sorbet in a Coconut Shell
The Coconut Sorbet is my absolute favorite flavor in the box and, of course, is also the least healthiest.
The coconut tastes clean and much brighter than what you get with processed coconut water drinks. The sorbet is sweet without being clingy and the added real cream and non-fat dry milk provide a silky richness that sets this flavor apart.
The coconut shell can be washed out and reused around the house as a coin tray, key holder, etc.
Ingredients and Nutrition of the Coconut Sorbet
Each shell is a single serving and has the following nutritional information:
- Calories: 190
- Fat: 9g (12% DV)
- Cholesterol: 15mg (6% DV)
- Sodium: 70mg (3% DV)
- Carbohydrates: 24g (9% DV)
- Protein: 3g
The Coconut flavored sorbet has the following ingredients:
- Water
- Cream
- Sugar
- Non Fat Dry Milk
- Coconut Cream Powder
- Stabilizers
- Natural Flavors
- Salt
The coconut sorbet has the most calories of any of the flavors along with 16 grams of added sugar.
Zesty Pomegranate in a Lemon Shell
This sorbet has a strong lemon flavor that is oddly complimented by the sweet/tart flavor of the pomegranate. I couldn’t tell if the dominance of the lemon flavor came from the actual sorbet ingredients or if it was because it had been in contact with the lemon rind for such a long time.
The Pomegranate Lemon sorbet so sweet, tart and refreshing!
Ingredients and Nutrition of the Pomegranate Sorbet
Each shell is a single serving and has the following nutritional information:
- Calories: 70
- Fat: 1g (1% DV)
- Cholesterol: 0mg (0% DV)
- Sodium: 0mg (0% DV)
- Carbohydrates: 15g (6% DV)
- Protein: 0g
The Pomegranate flavored sorbet has the following ingredients:
- Water
- Sugar
- Cream
- Apple Juice Concentrate
- Pomegranate Juice Concentrate
- Glucose Powder
- Lemon Juice Concentrate
- Raspberry Juice Concentrate
- Stabilizers
- Natural Flavors
- Aronia Juice Concentrate
The pomegranate sorbet is tied for the fewest calories of any of the flavors and only has 9 grams of added sugar.
Red Berry and Ruby Grapefruit in a Grapefruit Shell
The Red Berry and Grapefruit sorbet is a beautifully colored sorbet in a medium sized grapefruit shell. The red berry taste, which is both dominate and complex, pairs well with the tartness of the grapefruit.
The red berry flavors come from the concentrates of the following fruits:
- Red Raspberry
- Strawberry
- Passionfruit
There are some really great flavors goin on here!
Ingredients and Nutrition of the Red Berry and Grapefruit Sorbet
Each shell is a single serving and has the following nutritional information:
- Calories: 120
- Fat: 1.5g (2% DV)
- Cholesterol: 5mg (1% DV)
- Sodium: 5mg (1% DV)
- Carbohydrates: 26g (9% DV)
- Protein: 0g
The Berry and Grapefruit flavored sorbet has the following ingredients:
- Water
- Sugar
- Apple Juice Concentrate
- Cream
- Glucose Powder
- Raspberry Juice Concentrate
- Strawberry Juice Concentrate
- Passionfruit Juice Concentrate
- Stabilizers
- Ruby Grapefruit Concentrate
- Natural Flavors
The Berry and Grapefruit sorbet has the second most calories of any of the flavors along with 19 grams of added sugar.
Passionate Mango in an Orange Shell
The Mango sorbet is absolutely loaded with mango juice that is partnered up with the juice from oranges, passionfruit and lemons.
The flavor is deep, complex and hard to resist. But of course, you won’t need to resist this desert as this flavor is the absolute healthiest in the box!
If you love mango then you will go nuts for this sorbet.
Ingredients and Nutrition of the Passionate Mango Sorbet
Each shell is a single serving and has the following nutritional information:
- Calories: 70
- Fat: 1g (1% DV)
- Cholesterol: 5mg (1% DV)
- Sodium: 0mg (0% DV)
- Carbohydrates: 15g (5% DV)
- Protein: 0g
The Mango flavored sorbet has the following ingredients:
- Water
- Mango Juice
- Cream
- Sugar
- Orange Juice Concentrate
- Passionfruit Juice Concentrate
- Glucose Powder
- Stabilizers
- Natural Flavors
- Lemon Juice Concentrate
The mango sorbet is the healthiest of all of the flavors. It is tied for the lowest calories (70) and has the least amount of added sugars (7g).
Manufacturer
These sorbets are distributed by “Island Way Sorbet” out of Odessa, Florida but are imported from Dynamic Commodities LTD at their manufacturing facilities in South Africa.
Dynamic Commodities says that all of their products are made by hand because the natural and irregular shapes of the fruit bowls they use do not lend themselves to automation.
I am kind of glad that these sorbets are all hand filled as it means there are quite a few South Africans who get to go to work in an ice cream factory every day. Sure, I bet you the job gets old after a while but it makes for a happy thought 🙂
Dietary Restrictions
These sorbets are marked as Non-GMO, Halal, Gluten Free and Milchik Approved.
The last certification, Milchick Approved, was new to me and I had to look it up. In a nutshell this means that the product complies with the strict Jewish requirement that any product containing milk does not come into contact with any equipment used to process meat.
Where Are the Missing Flavors?
The four flavors available from Costco are delightful but they are not the only ones the Island Sorbet makes.
According to the Island Way Website they also manufacture other flavors including:
- Sweet Pineapple
- Chocolate Coconut
- Passion Orange
- Pina Colada
You can find these hidden flavors scattered around at other retailers including Sam’s Club, BJs Warehouse and Super King Markets among others.
Price
I bought the 12 pack of sorbets at Costco for $14.99 which works out to a cost of $1.249 per serving.
You can buy a 10 pack of Island Way Sorbets from BJs Warehouse for $12.79 which works out to a cost of $1.279.
This means that you will save $0.03 per serving, not much really, when you buy the sorbet at Costco.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do You Eat the Fruit Shell? Technically you could eat the shell but I would not suggest it. Even under the best of conditions most of these shells are unpleasant to eat and are typically discarded.
Does Island Way Sorbet Expire? The Best Buy date on the package is typically about one year from the date of purchase. There is no expiration date provided.
Who is the Owner of Island Way Sorbet?: Island Way Sorbet is owned by Dynamic Commodities LTD.
How Many Calories are in an Island Way Sorbet? The calories count varies from a high of 190 calories for the Coconut and a low of 70 calories for the Mango.
Is Island Way Sorbet Kosher? Yes. Island Way is certified as complying with the kosher requirements to keep meat and dairy products separate
