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Betty Crocker Whipped Vanilla Frosting 12 oz
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📊 NOVA 4🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free

Betty Crocker Whipped Vanilla Frosting 12 oz

Betty Crocker
12 oz
Available at Foodtown
100
Calories
0g
Protein
13g
Sugars
30mg
Sodium
37
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Betty Crocker Whipped Vanilla Frosting in a 12 oz plastic tub is a familiar sight in the baking aisle, shelved alongside cake mixes, canned frostings, cupcake liners, sprinkles and decorating tools. The bright, family-friendly label and the Betty Crocker red spoon logo make it pop on shelves near other convenience baking staples. It fits shopping trips where convenience and celebration converge: last-minute birthday supplies, holiday baking runs, or quick weekend projects with kids. The brand positions itself as classic, dependable and family-oriented, marketed to home bakers who want fast, predictable results and a touch of nostalgia; its tone skews toward busy parents, party hosts and casual bakers who value ease over artisanal craft. Labeling leans into approachable claims rather than natural or organic credentials—the jar touts that it is gluten free, but there are no organic or minimal-ingredient claims; colorful kid-appealing cues and familiar product photography suggest fun and celebration. Sensory notes: the frosting is whipped to a light, spreadable texture that is smooth and sweet, with a vanilla aroma that reads as artificial vanilla to some; it spreads easily with a knife or spatula and pipes reasonably well for simple decorating. Packaging is a wide plastic tub intended for spooning or spreading. Processing context: this is an industrially formulated product made from refined sugars, vegetable fats, syrups, emulsifiers, stabilizers and preservatives, so it is a highly processed convenience food. Rituals around use include topping sheet cakes, filling and frosting cupcakes, or using leftovers as a dip for cookies, often accompanied by family baking moments and quick party prep.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2.0 tbsp
Servings per Container: 14
Calories100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat5g6%
Saturated Fat3g15%
Sodium30mg1%
Total Carbohydrate14g5%
Total Sugars13g
Added Sugars13g26%
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,, Palm, Oil,, Water,, Corn, Syrup,, Corn, Starch., Contains, 2%, or, less, of:, Monoglycerides,, Salt,, Cellulose, Gel,, Polysorbate, 80,, Sodium, Acid, Pyrophosphate,, Cellulose, Gum,, Artificial, Flavor,, Citric, Acid,, Yellows, 5, &, 6., Freshness, Preserved, by, Potassium, Sorbate..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Palm Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Monoglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Polysorbate 80 - Processed emulsifier
  • Potassium Sorbate - Synthetic preservative
  • Yellow 5 - Artificial coloring
  • Yellow 6 - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo PreservativeNo Additive

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?

The product contains refined sugars, palm oil, corn syrup, emulsifiers, stabilizers, artificial colors and preservatives, indicating industrial formulations and multiple processing steps consistent with NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Betty Crocker Whipped Vanilla Frosting 12 oz

When we talk about 'healthy,' it really depends on your perspective. Betty Crocker's Whipped Vanilla Frosting is definitely a sweet treat, loaded with sugar and fats, so it's more of an occasional indulgence than a health food. If you're looking for a fun way to top off your cake or cupcakes, it's perfectly fine in moderation!

Perfect For

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