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Ghirardelli Brownie Mix, Premium, Triple Fudge
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Ghirardelli Brownie Mix, Premium, Triple Fudge

Ghirardelli
19 oz
Available at Foodtown
130
Calories
1g
Protein
19g
Sugars
95mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
79
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Ghirardelli Brownie Mix, Premium Triple Fudge arrives on store shelves as a boxed baking mix often shelved in the baking aisle alongside cake and brownie mixes, frostings, and chocolate chips, and sometimes featured in seasonal baking displays near holiday sugars and sprinkles. It leans into occasion-driven use — quick dessert fixes for movie night, weekend treats, or holiday baking when families want a reliable, indulgent chocolate option. Brand positioning trades on Ghirardelli's San Francisco heritage and chocolatier reputation: premium photography, deep brown packaging, and the word premium suggest craftsmanship and quality chocolate, aimed at adults who want an upgraded store-bought dessert that still feels special. The label emphasizes decadence rather than health; there are no organic or natural certifications and no explicit kid-focused characters, though the product’s fudgy promise and syrup inclusion appeal to family-oriented shoppers. In plain processing terms, this is a highly processed boxed mix with added syrups, emulsifiers, and preservatives that shorten prep time and extend shelf life. Sensory cues: the finished brownie is described as ultra-moist, dense, and chewy with pockets of semi-sweet chips that soften into molten bites and a glossy fudge ribbon from the included syrup; aroma is intensely chocolatey and sweet. Packaging typically includes a cardboard box containing a dry mix and a separate fudge syrup pouch, making the baking ritual straightforward — stir, bake, and serve warm with ice cream or coffee. Overall it occupies the intersection of convenience and indulgence in American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.0625
Servings per Container: 16
Calories130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat2.5g3%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Sodium95mg4%
Total Carbohydrate27g10%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars19g
Added Sugars19g38%
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

Brownie, Mix, Ingredients:, Sugar,, Enriched, Bleached, Flour, (Wheat, Flour,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Thiamin, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid),, Semi-Sweet, Chocolate, Chips, (Sugar,, Unsweetened, Chocolate,, Cocoa, Butter,, Whole, Milk, Powder,, Soy, Lecithin, [Emulsified,, Vanilla, Extract),, Cocoa, (Processed, with, Alkali),, Soybean, Oil,, Salt,, Artificial, Flavor,, Baking, Soda., Syrup, Ingredients:, Sugar,, Water,, Cocoa, (Processed, with, Alkali),, Corn, Syrup,, Lactose, (Milk),, High, Maltose, Corn, Syrup,, Soybean, Oil,, Unsweetened, Chocolate,, Modified, Corn, Starch,, Less, than, 2%, of:, Salt,, Preservatives, (Sodium, Benzoate,, Potassium, Sorbate),, Artificial, Flavor..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • Sodium Benzoate - Synthetic preservative
  • Potassium Sorbate - Synthetic preservative
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo Preservative

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

The mix contains multiple industrial ingredients (refined sugars, syrups, hydrogenated-like vegetable oils, emulsifiers/soy lecithin, artificial flavors, preservatives) and is a ready-to-use packaged product, classifying it as ultra-processed.

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Common Questions about Ghirardelli Brownie Mix, Premium, Triple Fudge

The Ghirardelli brownie mix can be a fun treat, but calling it 'healthy' is a bit of a stretch. It’s rich in sugar and contains added sugars, so it’s definitely more of a dessert indulgence than a health food. If you're in the mood for a sweet treat, though, it fits the bill perfectly!

Perfect For

movie-night
holiday-baking
weekend-brunch

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