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Caf Valley Mini Corn Muffins
Bakery
📊 NOVA 4

Caf Valley Mini Corn Muffins

Cafe Valley Bakery
10.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
100
Calories
1g
Protein
6g
Sugars
100mg
Sodium
74
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Cafe Valley Bakery Caf Valley Mini Corn Muffins are a shelf-stable, bite-sized sweet corn muffin sold in a printed carton (typically containing a plastic tray or sealed polybag inside) and sized for grab-and-go convenience (10.50 oz package). You’ll most often find them on supermarket shelves in the boxed muffins and snack-bakery aisle near toaster pastries, packaged cupcakes, pancake & waffle mixes, and other shelf-stable breakfast snacks — sometimes also displayed near coffee or lunchbox items. The product is aimed at busy families and parents looking for an easy breakfast companion or an after-school treat: small, soft and marketed as “soft & moist,” language designed to evoke homemade comfort while promising convenience. Brand positioning leans budget-friendly and nostalgic, recalling diner-style baked goods rather than artisan or health-focused lines; the likely target demographic is families with children and shoppers seeking quick staples. Label characteristics include indulgent sensory claims (soft, moist) and kid-friendly portioning; there are no organic or natural certification claims listed on the ingredient panel provided. In plain, consumer-facing terms the muffins are a highly processed, factory-made baked good formulated for shelf stability and consistent texture using multiple emulsifiers, starches and preservatives. Sensory notes: a tender crumb with a slightly sweet corn flavor, moist mouthfeel from fats and sugars, and a small, portable format ideal for lunchboxes, snack plates, party trays, or quick breakfasts. Rituals around use include warming briefly, pairing with coffee or milk, or tossing several into a picnic cooler for road trips or school snacks.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 muffin
Servings per Container: 12
Calories100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat5g6%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Cholesterol20mg7%
Sodium100mg4%
Total Carbohydrate12g4%
Total Sugars6g
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

Sugar,, Bleached, Enriched, Wheat, Flour, (Flour,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Thiamine, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid),, Whole, Eggs,, Liquid, Soybean, Oil,, Water,, Yellow, Corn, Meal,, Modified, Food, Starch,, Whey, (Milk),, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of, Each:, Corn, Syrup,, Leavening, (Sodium, Aluminum, Phosphate,, Sodium, Bicarbonate),, Wheat, Gluten,, Salt,, Emulsifier, (Propylene, Glycol, Monoester,, Mono, and, Diglycerides,, Lecithin,, BHA, and, Citric, Acid),, Palm, Oil,, Artificial, Flavor,, Methyl, Paraben,, Propyl, Paraben,, Sodium, Benzoate, and, Potassium, Sorbate, (Preservatives),, Sodium, Stearoyl, Lactylate..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Propylene Glycol Monoester - Processed emulsifier
  • Mono and Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • BHA - Synthetic preservative
  • Citric Acid - Synthetic preservative
  • Methyl Paraben - Synthetic preservative
  • Propyl Paraben - Synthetic preservative
  • Sodium Benzoate - Synthetic preservative
  • Potassium Sorbate - Synthetic preservative
  • Yellow 5 - 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 many industrial ingredients and additives (modified food starch, emulsifiers, artificial flavor, parabens, preservatives, refined flours, added sugars and hydrogenation-prone fats) typical of ultraprocessed foods, indicating a NOVA 4 classification.

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Common Questions about Caf Valley Mini Corn Muffins

Well, that depends on what you mean by healthy! At 100 calories per muffin, they can be a fun treat, but they’re not exactly bursting with nutrients. If you’re looking for a quick snack or breakfast option, they can fit into a balanced diet, especially if paired with something protein-rich.

Perfect For

back-to-school
road-trip
movie-night

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