There has been an explosion of non-dairy frozen desserts on the market in the past few years. Even some large, mainstream brands now offer dairy-free versions to accommodate this growing demand. Generally speaking, you’ll be able to find non-dairy and vegan ice cream in almost any well-stocked grocery store, right where you’d expect them to be.

Because vegan ice cream is made with a variety of different bases, it’s a good idea to try them all — winking face emoji — before determining your favorite. To help find the right one for you, I’ve broken down this shopping guide by base ingredient.

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Reading Food Labels:

What Kind of Ice Cream is Vegan?

Common names for vegan ice cream products are “frozen dessert” or “dairy-free frozen dessert.” Check the label for non-vegan ingredients like dairy-based milk or cream, whey, lactose, casein, caseinate, sodium caseinate, lactic acid, capric acid and milk solids. Instead, choose ice creams made from plant milk, fruits, or nuts.