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Del Monte Mandarin Oranges No Sugar Added
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📊 NOVA 4🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free✨ Seed Oil Free

Del Monte Mandarin Oranges No Sugar Added

Del Monte
15 oz
Available at Foodtown
60
Calories
1g
Protein
5g
Sugars
0mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
10
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Del Monte Mandarin Oranges No Sugar Added, sold in a 15 oz metal can, is a familiar grocery staple you'll find in the canned fruit aisle alongside other canned fruits, pie fillings and fruit cocktail — often near baby food, syrup and shelf-stable dessert toppings. It reads as a convenient, family-oriented option: bright label art and the Del Monte logo position it as an accessible, heritage brand that promises reliable quality for busy households. Shoppers reach for it on quick weeknight runs, to pack into kids' lunches, or to keep in pantry stock for emergency or storm-prep. The "No Sugar Added" callout creates a health-halo that appeals to parents and calorie-conscious buyers; the packaging hints at wholesomeness even though it is not organic and contains sweeteners and stabilizers. In everyday use the can opens to reveal glossy, peeled mandarin segments suspended in lightly sweetened water — tender, slightly firm citrus pieces with a pleasing juiciness and a clean, citrus-tart finish. The product is typically eaten straight from a bowl, spooned over yogurt or cereal, folded into fruit salads, or used as an easy dessert or side for school lunches and potlucks. The ritual is quick and practical: open-can, drain or not, serve. From a processing perspective it is a canned, shelf-stable product that includes added sugar alcohols, high-intensity sweeteners and a cellulose-based stabilizer — ingredients that extend shelf life and maintain texture. Overall, the product reads as wholesome convenience: a trusted canned-fruit solution aimed at time-pressed families seeking a fruit option that feels healthier than syrup-packed alternatives.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.5 cup
Servings per Container: 3.5
Calories60
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate13g5%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars5g
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

Mandarin, Oranges,, Water,, Sorbitol,, Acesulfame, Potassium,, Sucralose,, Methylcellulose,, Citric, Acid..

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains industrial ingredients (sorbitol, acesulfame potassium, sucralose, methylcellulose) and is a shelf-stable, reformulated product — characteristics of ultra-processed foods in NOVA group 4.

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Common Questions about Del Monte Mandarin Oranges No Sugar Added

Absolutely! These mandarins are low in calories and contain no added sugars, making them a great option for a sweet snack without the guilt. They do have a bit of natural sugar from the fruit itself, but it's balanced out by fiber and hydration from the water.

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