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Crav'n Flavor Mint Ice Cream Sandwich
Frozen Foods
📊 NOVA 4

Crav'n Flavor Mint Ice Cream Sandwich

Crav'n Flavor
42 foz
Available at Foodtown
160
Calories
2g
Protein
13g
Sugars
105mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
81
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Crav'n Flavor Mint Ice Cream Sandwich is a freezer-aisle impulse dessert typically shelved with other novelty ice cream treats — think ice cream sandwiches, novelty bars, and multi-pack frozen novelties — often near family-size tubs and kids' favorites. The product reads as a fun, grab-and-go sweet: a mint-flavored ice cream studded with chocolate chips tucked between thin wafer cookies and sold in a multi-sandwich box. It plays into occasions like after-dinner treats, backyard barbecues, and movie-night snacks where convenience and a familiar sweet fix matter more than culinary sophistication. The brand positions itself as playful and value-oriented; the name and likely bright packaging cue an indulgent, kid-friendly appeal aimed at families and snackers seeking nostalgia rather than premium artisanal credentials. Label characteristics include obvious kid-targeted cues — bright color accents and likely prominent photos of the sandwich — plus ingredients like artificial colorants (Yellow 5, Blue 1) instead of organic or “all-natural” claims; no organic certification is present. In plain terms, this is a highly processed frozen novelty: the ingredient list includes syrups, stabilizing gums, emulsifiers, and artificial colors used to create a consistent texture, long shelf life, and vivid appearance. Sensory details: expect a cold, creamy, mint-sweet center with intermittent chocolate-chip crunch, a slightly chewy, cocoa-tinged wafer, and quick melt on the tongue; ritual use is casual — pull from the freezer, unwrap, and enjoy while watching a show or sharing at a party. Packaging is designed for freezer display and quick portioning, reinforcing convenience and treat-oriented consumption.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 12
Calories160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat6g8%
Saturated Fat3g15%
Cholesterol15mg5%
Sodium105mg5%
Total Carbohydrate26g9%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars13g
Added Sugars11g22%
Protein2g
* 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,, Chocolate, Chips, (Sugar,, Unsweetened, Chocolate,, Dextrose,, Cocoa, Butter,, Soy, Lecithin),, Sugar,, Buttermilk,, Corn, Syrup,, Whey,, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of, Peppermint, Oil,, Cellulose, Gum,, Cellulose, Gel,, Tara, Gum,, Guar, Gum,, Carrageenan,, Carob, Bean, Gum,, Xanthan, Gum,, Mono, and, Diglycerides,, Yellow, 5,, Blue, 1., Wafer:, Wheat, Flour,, Sugar,, Caramel, Color,, Dextrose,, Palm, Oil,, Corn, Flour,, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of, Corn, Syrup,, Cocoa, Processed, with, Alkali,, Food, Starch-Modified,, Salt,, Soy, Lecithin,, Mono, and, Diglycerides,, Baking, Soda..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Palm Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • Mono and Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Yellow 5 - Artificial coloring
  • Blue 1 - 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 many industrial ingredients and additives (corn syrup, dextrose, emulsifiers, multiple gums, modified starch, artificial colors) and is formulated for convenience and long shelf life, fitting the ultra-processed NOVA 4 category.

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Common Questions about Crav'n Flavor Mint Ice Cream Sandwich

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, can't it? This minty treat comes in at 160 calories per sandwich and has a mix of sugars and fats, which means it’s more of an indulgent dessert than a health food. If you're looking for something to satisfy that sweet tooth without feeling guilty, it's a fun choice, but maybe not your everyday snack.

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
road-trip

Vibe:

nostalgicindulgentconvenientcomforting
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