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DOVE Vanilla & Mocha Ice Cream Mini Milk Chocolate Individually Wrapped Ice Cream Bars Assortment, 10 Pack, 0.75 Oz Bars
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DOVE Vanilla & Mocha Ice Cream Mini Milk Chocolate Individually Wrapped Ice Cream Bars Assortment, 10 Pack, 0.75 Oz Bars

Dove
7.50 foz
Available at Foodtown
620
Calories
7g
Protein
48g
Sugars
90mg
Sodium
5g
Fiber
41
Ingredients

What You Should Know

These Dove Vanilla & Mocha Mini Milk Chocolate Ice Cream Bars come in a 10-count box of individually wrapped, bite-size treats that you’ll find in the supermarket freezer aisle among novelty bars and premium frozen novelties. Shelved near other chocolate-coated ice creams and single-serve frozen desserts, they sit alongside family multipacks and small indulgence items aimed at impulse or planned dessert purchases. They work well for low-effort indulgence moments — an office celebration, movie night at home, a small reward after a long day, or tucked into a cooler for short road trips. The Dove brand leans on chocolate-luxe imagery: silky, smooth, slightly premium, marketed to adults who want a tiny guilt-free pleasure. The 60-calorie-per-bar messaging and dark chocolate coating create a health-halo of moderation and indulgence rather than nutrition. Labeling emphasizes premium chocolate and flavor variety, but there are no organic or non-GMO certifications, and “natural flavor” appears among several additives. In plain terms this is an industrially formulated frozen treat: a dairy-based ice cream center enrobed in a processed chocolate shell with added emulsifiers, gums, syrups and stabilizers. Sensory experience starts with a firm, glossy dark chocolate snap followed by a creamy, cold vanilla or mocha interior that melts quickly on the tongue; bars are small, individually wrapped in foil-lined paper for hygiene and portion control. Rituals around consumption are simple and social — passed around at small parties, enjoyed as a solo mini-reward, or kept in the freezer for a predictable pick-me-up. Packaged for convenience and sensory polish rather than homemade simplicity.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 1
Calories620
% Daily Value*
Total Fat40g51%
Saturated Fat26g130%
Trans Fat0.5g
Cholesterol60mg20%
Sodium90mg4%
Total Carbohydrate61g22%
Dietary Fiber5g18%
Total Sugars48g
Added Sugars42g84%
Protein7g
* 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

SKIM, MILK,, SUGAR,, CREAM,, CHOCOLATE,, CHOCOLATE PROCESSED, WITH, ALKALI,, CORN, SYRUP,, COCONUT, OIL;, LESS THAN, 2%, OF:, PALM, OIL,, COCOA, BUTTER,, MILKFAT,, WHEY,, SOY LECITHIN,, COCOA,, COFFEE, EXTRACT,, MONO, AND, DIGLYCERIDES, CAROB, BEAN, GUM,, GUAR, GUM,, VANILLA, EXTRACT,, NATURAL FLAVOR,, CARRAGEENAN,, SALT,, LACTOSE,, BETA, CAROTENE, (COLOR)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • coconut oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • palm oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • soy lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • mono and diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (corn syrup, emulsifiers, gums, coconut/palm oil, 'natural flavor', processed chocolate), indicating formulation characteristic of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about DOVE Vanilla & Mocha Ice Cream Mini Milk Chocolate Individually Wrapped Ice Cream Bars Assortment, 10 Pack, 0.75 Oz Bars

That depends on your definition of healthy! These mini bars are definitely a treat, with a good dose of sugar and fat. If you're looking for a sweet indulgence to enjoy occasionally, they fit the bill, but if you're after something nutrient-dense, you might want to consider other options.

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
road-trip

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