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Crav'n Flavor Crispy Crunch Bar
Frozen Foods
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Crav'n Flavor Crispy Crunch Bar

Crav'n Flavor
30 foz
Available at Foodtown
320
Calories
3g
Protein
23g
Sugars
60mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
67
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Crav'n Flavor Crispy Crunch Bar is a frozen novelty you’d find stacked in the supermarket freezer aisle among single-serve ice cream bars, novelties, and family-sized dessert boxes — often near other impulsive treat items like drumsticks, sandwiches, and novelty ice pops. Packaged as individually wrapped bars inside a multi-bar box (typical chilled cardboard display), it reads as an easy grab for parents and snackers. It suits after-dinner treats, movie-night pickups, backyard parties, road-trip coolers, and kid-focused lunchbox rewards. The brand leans into indulgence and quick gratification: playful name, bright packaging, and promises of crunch and cream that target families with children and young adults seeking convenience and nostalgia. Marketing cues emphasize taste and fun rather than nutrition — there are dairy-forward claims (milk, buttermilk) but no organic or clean-label certification; small print lists “artificial and natural flavors,” and the ingredient list includes many stabilizers and emulsifiers rather than whole-food ingredients. In plain terms this is a highly processed frozen confection built for consistency, long shelf life, and a reliable texture experience. Sensory-wise expect a cold, creamy interior with sweet dairy notes, a thin crisp exterior of chocolatey coating and crisp rice that yields a pop and crunch contrast; mouthfeel is smooth then crackly. The ritual is casual and social: a parent hands one to a child after soccer, roommates stash a box for late-night snacking, or someone buys one as an affordable single-serve indulgence. It’s positioned as a fun, comforting convenience rather than a healthful choice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2
Servings per Container: 6
Calories320
% Daily Value*
Total Fat21g27%
Saturated Fat17g85%
Cholesterol30mg10%
Sodium60mg3%
Total Carbohydrate29g11%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars23g
Added Sugars18g36%
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

Ice, Cream, (Milkfat, and, Nonfat, Milk,, Buttermilk,, Sugar,, Whey,, Corn, Syrup,, Contains, 1%, or, Less, of, Artificial, and, Natural, Flavors,, Mono, and, Diglycerides,, Polysorbate, 80,, Guar, Gum,, Cellulose, Gum,, Carob, Bean, Gum,, Carrageenan,, Cellulose, Gel,, Tara, Gum,, Xanthan, Gum,, Annatto, Extract, for, Color,, Caramel, Color)., Topping, {Coating, (Coconut, Oil,, Sugar,, Cocoa, Powder,, Cocoa, Powder, Processed, with, Alkali,, Soy, Lecithin,, Whole, Milk, Powder,, Salt,, Artificial, Flavor),, Crisp, Rice}..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Coconut Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Mono and Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Polysorbate 80 - Processed emulsifier
  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • Annatto Extract - 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?

Contains multiple industrial ingredients (emulsifiers, gums, artificial flavors, processed cocoa, hydrogenated-like coating oils) and is formulated for palatability and shelf stability, consistent with an ultraprocessed product.

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Common Questions about Crav'n Flavor Crispy Crunch Bar

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! If you're looking for a sweet treat to satisfy a craving, the Crispy Crunch Bar can definitely hit the spot. Just keep in mind it has a fair bit of sugar and fat, so it's more of an indulgence than a health food. If you're aiming for a balanced diet, consider it an occasional treat rather than a daily snack.

Perfect For

movie-night
road-trip
game-day-prep

Vibe:

indulgentnostalgicconvenientcomforting
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