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Betty Crocker Low Sugar Milk Choc Frosting
Cooking & Baking
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Betty Crocker Low Sugar Milk Choc Frosting

Betty Crocker
15.75 oz
Available at Foodtown
120
Calories
0g
Protein
12g
Sugars
80mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
43
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Betty Crocker Low Sugar Milk Choc Frosting is a familiar grocery-aisle sight: a squat 15.75 oz plastic tub typically shelved in the baking aisle alongside cake mixes, icings, and sprinkles rather than with refrigerated spreads. You’ll spot it near other branded frostings, boxed cake mixes, and seasonal decorating kits used for birthdays and holidays. It fits into grocery trips aimed at celebration planning — last-minute party pickups, weekend baking runs, or holiday baking lists — and is commonly used to finish boxed or homemade cakes, cupcakes for school events, and simple dessert makeovers after dinner. Brand positioning leans on Betty Crocker’s heritage baking identity; messaging targets busy families and home bakers who want reliable, easy-to-use products with a homey, nostalgic tone, often marketed toward parents and caregivers. The label suggests convenience and indulgence: low sugar is highlighted on pack as a mild health halo, but there are no organic or whole-food claims; it is not positioned as natural, and kid-friendly colors/graphics may appear on shelf for appeal. In plain terms, this is a highly processed pantry product formulated for stability and shelf life rather than fresh ingredients. Sensory details: the frosting has a glossy, pipeable, smooth texture with a sweet, milky chocolate flavor and a slightly whipped mouthfeel; it spreads easily with a knife or pastry bag. Packaging is a resealable plastic tub designed for repeat use over several desserts. The everyday ritual is quick — open the tub, spread or pipe on cooled cakes or cupcakes — making it a grab-and-go solution in American home baking culture when time or skill are limited.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 tbsp
Servings per Container: 14
Calories120
% Daily Value*
Total Fat5g6%
Saturated Fat2.5g13%
Sodium80mg3%
Total Carbohydrate20g7%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars12g
Added Sugars12g24%
Protein0g
* 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

Sugar,, Corn, Starch,, Water,, Palm, Oil,, High, Fructose, Corn, Syrup,, Soluble, Corn, Fiber,, Cocoa, Processed, with, Alkali., Contains, 2%, or, Less, of:, Salt,, Monoglycerides,, Polysorbate, 60,, Sodium, Stearoyl, Lactylate,, Sodium, Acid, Pyrophosphate,, Citric, Acid,, Natural, and, Artificial, Flavor., Freshness, Preserved, by, Potassium, Sorbate..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Palm Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Monoglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Polysorbate 60 - Processed emulsifier
  • Potassium Sorbate - Synthetic preservative
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo Preservative

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (high fructose corn syrup, emulsifiers, preservatives, refined starches, artificial flavors) and is formulated and packaged for long shelf life, consistent with ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Betty Crocker Low Sugar Milk Choc Frosting

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit of a moving target, right? This frosting is definitely more of a treat than a health food. With 12 grams of added sugars per serving, it’s a sweet indulgence rather than a daily staple, so consider it an occasional delight rather than a health hero.

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