For healthcare professionals
Nutrition support when eating becomes difficult
Nutri-Ice® is a high-calorie, high-protein fortified ice cream for people with reduced appetites. Developed by a Consultant Oncologist and made in the UK, it helps make nutrition easier when every mouthful matters.
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Developed by a Consultant Oncologist
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Made in the UK
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Designed for reduced appetites
Award-winning healthcare innovation
Recognised for excellence in healthcare communication and innovation
Nutritional support
Supporting nutritional needs when eating less
Reduced appetite, taste changes or difficulty managing portions can make it hard to get enough energy and protein, particularly during illness, treatment, recovery or later life. Nutri-Ice® provides a nutritious, tasty option to help support individual dietary needs.
May help with
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Reduced appetite and smaller portions
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Taste changes and supplement fatigue
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Unintentional weight loss or risk of malnutrition
May be suitable for
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Cancer treatment
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Recovery following surgery
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Frailty and older age
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Dementia care
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Malnutrition risk
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Unintentional weight loss
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Reduced appetite
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Palliative care
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Long-term illness
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Neurological conditions affecting intake
Individual suitability, dietary requirements, allergens and swallowing safety should always be assessed by an appropriate healthcare professional. Nutri-Ice® is not intended to replace prescribed oral nutritional supplements or professional dietary advice.
Nutritional profile
Fortified nutrition in every 100ml pot
Nutri-Ice is fortified with our proprietary DJK+™ blend of seven essential vitamins and minerals and 10g protein
Cappuccino
Fortified dairy ice cream with real coffee, developed to deliver meaningful nutrition in a small, enjoyable serving.
Each nutrient provides over 30% NRV.
%NRV = Nutrient Reference Value
Chocolate
Fortified dairy ice cream with rich cocoa, developed to deliver meaningful nutrition in a small, enjoyable serving.
Each nutrient provides over 30% NRV.
%NRV = Nutrient Reference Value
Strawberry
Fortified dairy ice cream with real strawberry flavour, developed to deliver meaningful nutrition in a small, enjoyable serving.
Each nutrient provides over 30% NRV.
%NRV = Nutrient Reference Value
Vanilla
Fortified dairy ice cream with smooth vanilla flavour, developed to deliver meaningful nutrition in a small, enjoyable serving.
Each nutrient provides over 30% NRV.
%NRV = Nutrient Reference Value
Banana
Fortified dairy ice cream with natural banana flavour, developed to deliver meaningful nutrition in a small, enjoyable serving.
Each nutrient provides over 30% NRV.
%NRV = Nutrient Reference Value
Product formats
A format for different care settings
Nutri-Ice® is available in a range of formats to suit individual needs, from single servings to larger volumes for shared meal service.
Format
100ml
Individual Pots
2 Litre
Catering Tub
4.75 Litre
Scooping Tub
Best for
Perfectly portioned for patients with reduced appetites, providing meaningful nutrition in a convenient single serving.
Designed for healthcare teams serving multiple patients with flexibility and consistency.
The most efficient option for larger care environments and high-volume foodservice.
Key benefits
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Ideal for hospitals and care homes
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Controlled individual portions
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Ready to serve from frozen
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Ideal for hospitals and care homes
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Easy to scoop and portion
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Suitable for shared meal service
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Ideal for hospitals and care homes
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Cost-effective large format
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Easy to scoop and portion
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Supporting Evidence
Clinical Guidelines and Peer Reviewed Research
Explore the clinical guidelines and peer-reviewed research supporting nutritional intervention and the use of Nutri-Ice® in patient care.
Nutrition Support Guidelines
National recommendations for identifying and managing malnutrition across adult healthcare settings.
Clinical Nutrition in Cancer
Evidence-based guidance on nutritional management for oncology patients throughout treatment.
Adapted Ice Cream in Cancer Care
Research demonstrating improvements in nutritional status and quality of life using adapted ice cream supplementation.
Oral Nutritional Support During Chemotherapy
Systematic review showing the benefits of oral nutritional supplements for patients receiving chemotherapy.
Nutritional comparison
How Nutri-Ice® compares
A familiar food format designed to deliver meaningful nutrition in a small serving.
Nutritional feature
Nutri-Ice®
Standard ice cream
ONS
Over 300 calories
Over 10g protein
6 ingredients or less
No emulsifiers
No refined sugar
Vitamins encapsulated
Made in the UK
Comparison based on 100ml servings of Nutri-Ice®, Kelly’s Cornish Vanilla Ice Cream and Ensure NutriVigor Vanilla Flavour. Product formulations may vary; please refer to individual product information.
Professional feedback
What healthcare professionals are saying
"It is very impressive how the vitamin/mineral blend is masked within the flavours. It works well as a high-protein ice-cream-style product and is very useful as it melts slowly."
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FAQs
Questions from healthcare teams
Nutri-Ice® is suitable for adults who need additional nutritional support due to reduced appetite or difficulty eating, including those experiencing illness, frailty, unintentional weight loss, cancer treatment, or undergoing prehabilitation and rehabilitation. It can be used across a range of settings, including hospitals, care homes, hospices and community care.
Yes. Nutri-Ice® is certified Halal and Kosher, making it suitable for individuals following either of these dietary requirements.
Unlike conventional ice cream, Nutri-Ice® is specifically formulated for nutritional support. Each 100ml serving provides 300+ kcal, 10g of protein and our DJK+® blend of seven vitamins and minerals, offering significantly greater nutritional value in a small, manageable portion.
We believe a handful of natural, high-quality ingredients makes for a better, more nutritious product. Nutri-Ice® is made with simple, recognisable ingredients, without long lists of unnecessary additives. As a frozen product, it also doesn't require the preservatives and emulsifiers often found in conventional nutritional products.
Because Nutri-Ice® is a frozen product, it can achieve its texture and stability without relying on unnecessary stabilisers or thickeners. This allows us to keep the ingredient list simple and recognisable, while still delivering a smooth, enjoyable product with high nutritional value.
Nutri-Ice® is designed to provide a familiar, enjoyable alternative for people who may find conventional oral nutritional supplements difficult to consume. Our Supporting Evidence section includes relevant NICE and ESPEN nutritional support guidelines, alongside published research exploring the use and acceptance of adapted ice cream as nutritional support in cancer patients and evidence on oral nutritional supplementation during chemotherapy.
Nutri-Ice® can be incorporated as part of an individualised, food-first nutritional care plan to help increase energy, protein and micronutrient intake. Its use, portion size and frequency should be determined by the healthcare professional based on the individual’s nutritional needs, dietary intake and overall care plan.
Nutri-Ice® contains milk across all five flavours. The Chocolate flavour also contains soya (soya lecithin). Healthcare professionals should always check the individual product label and full ingredients list for the most up-to-date allergen information before serving.
Nutri-Ice® is available in individual 100ml pots for convenient portion control, as well as larger 2L and 4.75L catering tubs for flexible serving in hospitals, care homes and other healthcare settings.
Yes. Healthcare organisations can request samples or discuss wholesale supply directly with our team. Simply complete our Request a Sample form and we’ll be in touch to discuss your requirements.
