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Del Monte Mandarin Oranges No Sugar Added
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Del Monte Mandarin Oranges No Sugar Added

DEL MONTE
16 oz
Available at Foodtown
35
Calories
1g
Protein
6g
Sugars
0mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
17
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Del Monte Mandarin Oranges No Sugar Added comes as a familiar 4-pack of single-serve clear plastic cups often shelved in the center-store canned fruit/fruit cup aisle alongside canned peaches, applesauce and pudding cups. You might also spot it on endcaps with convenient kids’ snacks or in seasonal back-to-school displays. It fits quick-stop grocery trips, lunchbox and after-school runs, picnics and any moment when shoppers want a ready-to-eat fruit portion without peeling or slicing. As a legacy produce brand, Del Monte positions this cup as a family-friendly, trusted option — marketed toward busy parents who want the reassurance of a known name and a ‘no sugar added’ claim. The label leans on health halos: “No Sugar Added,” “non-GMO,” and fruit-first imagery, bright orange color cues and child-appealing copy that suggest wholesomeness and convenience rather than artisanal or organic credentials (no organic certification displayed). In processing context: whole mandarin segments are peeled, packed in water, treated for color and stability and sealed into single-serve plastic — a convenience-processed fruit product. Sensory details emphasize tender, segmented orange pieces suspended in clear syrupy liquid with a fresh citrus aroma and a slightly clean sweetness from stevia; texture is soft and easy to chew, not fibrous, with a small aftertaste from natural flavors and sweetener. The packaging ritual is quick: peel back the foil lid and eat straight from the cup or spoon into a bowl — an on-the-go snack for kids, a portion-controlled side for lunches, or a quick sweet but light finish to a meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 cup
Servings per Container: 4
Calories35
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate8g3%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
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

Mandarin, Oranges,, Water,, Natural, Flavors,, Ascorbic, Acid, (to, Protect, Color),, Stevia, Leaf, Extract,, Citric, Acid,, Methyl, Cellulose..

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 additives (methyl cellulose, natural flavors), a non-nutritive sweetener (stevia extract), and is a packaged, processed single-serve product; these features are characteristic of ultra-processed foods (NOVA 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.

Perfect For

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Vibe:

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