
Entenmann's Cookies, Black & White
What You Should Know
Entenmann's Black & White Cookies arrive on grocery shelves as a boxed bakery snack found in the packaged baked goods or cookie aisle, often adjacent to snack cakes, muffins, and other shelf-stable cookies rather than in the fresh bakery counter. You’re likely to spot the familiar Entenmann’s logo and a clear product photo on an 11‑ounce box, marketed as a convenient, grab-and-go sweet for households. These cookies fit into weekend brunch spreads, coffee‑break runs, office snack purchases, movie-night supplies, or casual dessert options for potlucks and road trips. The brand leans on nostalgia and family tradition dating back to 1898, positioning itself toward mainstream American shoppers seeking comforting, familiar treats—especially busy parents, commuters, and office buyers—rather than health-focused consumers. Labeling emphasizes taste and heritage rather than organic or natural credentials; there are no organic certifications and the packaging uses classic bakery imagery and occasional health halo cues like “baked” or “moist,” but not explicit wellness claims. In plain terms the product is made with heavily processed ingredients and multiple additives common in shelf-stable snack cakes and cookies. Sensory notes: each Black & White features a soft, fluffy golden cake base topped with a glossy half‑vanilla, half‑chocolate icing—sweet, tender crumb with a slight chew from frosting and a buttery mouthfeel from vegetable oils. Packaged in a printed cardboard box (tray inside), these cookies are eaten straight from the box with coffee or milk, split between bites for variety, or arranged on a party platter as an instantly recognizable classic.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
Sugar,, Vegetable, Oil, (Soybean,, Palm, Kernel,, Palm),, Bleached, Flour, [Wheat, Flour,, Enriched, Wheat, Flour,, Malted, Barley, Flour,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Thiamin, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid],, Whey,, Eggs,, Contains, 2%, Or, Less, Of, Each, Of, The, Following:, [Cocoa, (Processed, With, Alkali),, Corn, Syrup,, Modified, Food, Starch,, Natural, And, Artificial, Flavor,, Salt,, Mono-, And, Diglycerides,, Wheat, Gluten,, Soy, Lecithin,, Calcium, Carbonate,, Esters, Of, Fatty, Acids,, Potassium, Sorbate, (Preservative),, Baking, Soda,, Sodium, Aluminum, Phosphate,, Sorbitan, Tristearate,, Wheat, Starch,, Cellulose, Gum,, Sodium, Stearoyl, Lactylate,, Artificial, Color,, Propylene, Glycol, Esters, Of, Fatty, Acids,, Agar-Agar,, Calcium, Sulfate,, Xanthan, Gum,, Dextrose,, Monosodium, Phosphate,, Guar, Gum,, Citric, Acid,, Locust, Bean, Gum,, Carob, Bean, Gum]..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •Soybean - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •Mono- And Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
- •Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
- •Potassium Sorbate - Synthetic preservative
- •Artificial Color - Artificial coloring
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
The ingredient list contains many industrial formulations, emulsifiers, preservatives, artificial flavors/colors, and modified starches typical of ultraprocessed foods, indicating a NOVA 4 product.
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Common Questions about Entenmann's Cookies, Black & White
Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! They pack about 120 calories and 12 grams of sugar per cookie, so if you're looking for a sweet treat, they're definitely indulgent. If you’re comparing them to a fresh piece of fruit, they might not win any health awards, but in the realm of cookies, they can definitely hit the spot!
