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Arch Cashew Nougat Box
Snacks, Chips & Dips
📊 NOVA 4🥛 Dairy-Free

Arch Cashew Nougat Box

Archway®
6 oz
Available at Foodtown
170
Calories
1g
Protein
9g
Sugars
60mg
Sodium
48
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Archway® Cashew Nougat Box is a bite-size cookie treat that sits on grocery shelves in the cookie and snack aisle, often stacked near other nostalgic cookie brands, boxed sandwich cookies, and holiday cookie assortments. Shoppers might pick it up during weekly stock-up trips, for movie-night candy-and-cookie mixes, back-to-school lunchbox variety, or as a small hostess offering for casual get-togethers. The brand leans into homestyle, heritage positioning — a mid-century American cookie company presenting itself as comfortingly familiar and affordable, aimed at families and shoppers seeking a classic, slightly retro snack rather than gourmet or specialty baked goods. The front label emphasizes flavor and tradition rather than health; typical packaging highlights taste and nuts, with no organic or non-GMO certification and modest “natural and artificial flavors” disclosure in the ingredients, which can create a mild health-halo for less-scrutinous buyers. In plain terms the product is a processed, shelf-stable cookie assembled from refined flour, added sugar, and vegetable oils with emulsifiers and flavorings. Sensory details: the cookies are small and crisp with a tender nougat-like center studded with roasted cashew pieces, a light caramel hue from colorants, and a slightly oily sheen from palm/canola oils; texture alternates between crunchy edges and a chewy interior. Packaged in a small, sealed cardboard box with inner tray or bag, they’re ritualized as grab-and-share snacks at coffee breaks, school lunches, or put out on a casual cookie plate for visitors. The overall impression is comforting, convenient, and indulgent.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 3.0
Servings per Container: 5
Calories170
% Daily Value*
Total Fat10g13%
Saturated Fat4.5g23%
Sodium60mg3%
Total Carbohydrate19g7%
Total Sugars9g
Added Sugars9g18%
Protein1g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

INGREDIENTS:, ENRICHED, BLEACHED, WHEAT, FLOUR, (FLOUR,, NIACIN,, REDUCED, IRON,, THIAMINE, MONONITRATE,, RIBOFLAVIN,, FOLIC, ACID),, SUGAR,, VEGETABLE, OILS, (PALM,, CANOLA, AND/OR, SOYBEAN),, CASHEWS,, CONTAINS, 2%, OR, LESS, OF:, SALT,, PEANUT, OIL,, NATURAL, AND, ARTIFICIAL, FLAVORS,, TOCOPHEROLS, TO, EXTEND, FRESHNESS,, CARAMEL, COLOR,, SOY, LECITHIN., CONTAINS:, WHEAT,, SOY,, TREE, NUTS, (CASHEWS)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Canola Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Peanut Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • Caramel Color - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo Additive

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

This product is ultraprocessed (NOVA 4) because it is formulated from refined ingredients and industrial components — enriched bleached flour, added sugars, blended vegetable oils, emulsifiers, artificial and natural flavors, and colorants — rather than primarily whole foods.

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Common Questions about Arch Cashew Nougat Box

The Arch Cashew Nougat Box can be a tasty treat, but whether it's 'healthy' really depends on your personal dietary goals. With 170 calories and 9 grams of added sugars per serving, it's more of an occasional snack rather than a health food. If you're looking for something to fuel your day, you might want to pair it with a protein or fiber-rich food.

Perfect For

movie-night
road-trip
back-to-school

Vibe:

nostalgicindulgentcomfortingconvenient
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