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Caf Valley Blueberry Mini Muffins 12Ct
Bakery
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Caf Valley Blueberry Mini Muffins 12Ct

Cafe Valley Bakery
10.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
290
Calories
3g
Protein
17g
Sugars
370mg
Sodium
69
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Cafe Valley Blueberry Mini Muffins arrive in the supermarket on the center-shelf of the packaged bakery aisle, often stacked beside other shelf-stable snack cakes, toaster pastries, and single-serve breakfast bars — sometimes near coffee pods or milk for grab-and-go breakfast shoppers. They read as an every-day convenience item for busy households: small, individually wrapped or housed in a sealed plastic tray inside a branded box that emphasizes family-friendly blue and yellow graphics and a photo of plump blueberries. Occasions for purchase range from school-lunch packing and after-school snacks to weekend brunches when shoppers want an easy sweet option without baking. Brand positioning leans on mainstream, value-oriented comfort: a nostalgic, approachable bakery label aimed at parents and time-pressed consumers who want familiar treats for kids and guests rather than artisanal or organic credentials. The front label may imply wholesomeness with imagery of blueberries but contains no organic certification; it includes typical bakery marketing cues rather than explicit health claims. Processing context: this is a highly processed, shelf-stable baked good made with refined flours, added sugars, emulsifiers, preservatives and flavorings. Sensory details deliver a tender, moist crumb with a slight oiliness and pronounced sweetness, a soft top with scattered blueberry bits and a short, cake-like chew unlike a homemade muffin; aroma leans sweet and vanillin-forward. Rituals include grabbing one with a coffee en route to work, tucking one into a lunchbox, sharing a small plate at a casual gathering, or keeping a box in the pantry for last-minute guests.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 3.0
Servings per Container: 4
Calories290
% Daily Value*
Total Fat16g21%
Saturated Fat3g15%
Cholesterol55mg18%
Sodium370mg16%
Total Carbohydrate35g13%
Total Sugars17g
Added Sugars17g34%
Protein3g
* 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

Enriched, Bleached, Wheat, Flour, (Flour,, Niacin,, Iron, Thiamine, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid,, Enzyme),, Sugar, Whole, Eggs,, Liquid, Soybean, Oil,, Water,, Blueberries,, Corn, Syrup,, Whey, (Milk),, Modified, Corn, Starch,, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of, Each:, Leavening, (Baking, Soda,, Sodium, Aluminum, Phosphate,), Salt,, Mono, and, Diglycerides,, Calcium, Acetate,, Xanthan, Gum,, Guar, Gum,, Propylene, Glycol,, Sodium, Benzoate,, Sodium, Propionate, and, Potassium, Sorbate, (Preservatives),, Sodium, Stearoyl, Lactylate,, Citric, Acid,, Natural, and, Artificial, Flavors..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Mono and Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Sodium Benzoate - Synthetic preservative
  • Sodium Propionate - Synthetic preservative
  • Potassium Sorbate - Synthetic preservative
  • Blue 1 - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo PreservativeNo 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?

Contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (preservatives, emulsifiers, modified starch, artificial flavors) and is a ready-to-eat formulation, characteristic of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Caf Valley Blueberry Mini Muffins 12Ct

The Blueberry Mini Muffins are a tasty treat, but calling them 'healthy' depends on your perspective. They do pack in some sugar and calories, so if you're looking for a quick bite or a sweet snack, they can fit into an occasional indulgence. Just remember, they're not a substitute for a balanced breakfast!

Perfect For

back-to-school
weekend-brunch
road-trip

Vibe:

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