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Emerald Glazed Pecan Pie
Snacks, Chips & Dips
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Emerald Glazed Pecan Pie

Emerald
5 oz
Available at Foodtown
170
Calories
2g
Protein
11g
Sugars
150mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
14
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Emerald Glazed Pecan Pie is a 5 oz resealable pouch of sweet, crunchy pecans you’d typically find in the snack aisle near other roasted and candied nuts, trail mixes, and party nibblers — often close to baking aisles around holiday displays or on endcaps featuring seasonal gift snacks. It fits impulse buys for gatherings or planned purchases for game-day spread, road-trip snacks, or a movie-night treat. The brand speaks to mainstream American snack culture: Emerald positions itself as a trustworthy, family-friendly nut specialist that elevates simple ingredients into an indulgent, slightly nostalgic treat—marketing toward busy parents, hosts, and snackers who want something a little more upscale than chips. Label claims lean into health halos and clean-label cues: Non-GMO Project Verified, Certified Gluten-Free, Kosher, “no artificial colors or flavors,” and phrases like “plant-powered,” though it is not labeled organic. In plain terms the product is factory-made: pecans are glazed and roasted with added sugar, syrup, and oil to create a crunchy coating. Sensory notes emphasize a brittle, caramelized glaze that snaps and yields to buttery pecan flesh, with a sweet, brown-sugar aroma and light salty contrast. The bag’s resealable zipper makes it a grab-and-go ritual—toss a handful into a salad, scatter over a charcuterie board, or pop directly into your mouth during a movie. The overall story is of an accessible, slightly indulgent snack that balances homey “pecan pie” nostalgia with convenient, packaged modern snacking.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.25 cup
Servings per Container: 4.5
Calories170
% Daily Value*
Total Fat14g18%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Sodium150mg7%
Total Carbohydrate13g5%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars11g
Added Sugars10g20%
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

Pecans,, Sugar,, Less, than, 2%, of, Tapioca, Syrup,, Peanut, Oil,, Sea, Salt,, Sunflower,, Lecithin..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Peanut Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Sunflower - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Lecithin - 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?

The product combines whole nuts with industrial ingredients and processing steps (added sugar, tapioca syrup, refined oil, and added lecithin) and is sold as a ready-to-eat packaged snack, consistent with an ultra-processed classification.

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Common Questions about Emerald Glazed Pecan Pie

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! With 170 calories and a decent amount of fats from pecans, it can be a tasty treat when enjoyed in moderation. It's not a health food per se, but it could be a delightful indulgence in the context of a balanced diet.

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
road-trip

Vibe:

indulgentconvenientnostalgiccomforting
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