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Good Humor Ice Cream Bars, Strawberry Shortcake - 6 Pack
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Good Humor Ice Cream Bars, Strawberry Shortcake - 6 Pack

Good Humor
18 foz
Available at Foodtown
160
Calories
1g
Protein
9g
Sugars
75mg
Sodium
75
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Good Humor Ice Cream Bars, Strawberry Shortcake (6-pack, 18 fl oz) sits in the frozen novelty aisle alongside ice cream sandwiches, novelty bars and popsicles — often stacked near family-size ice cream tubs and other kid-focused frozen treats. Packaged in a colorful box with individually wrapped bars on wooden sticks, it leans on playful, nostalgic branding: the Good Humor ice cream truck, a history claim (“Since 1920”), and copy that evokes summertime rituals. This product is aimed at families with children, nostalgic adults, and shoppers seeking a quick, shareable dessert for casual occasions. It markets itself as a fun, familiar indulgence rather than a health food, with copy like “Now with more strawberry flavor!” and “Great taste” but no organic or natural certification; labeling includes “naturally and artificially flavored,” prominent ingredient and nutrition claims, and colorful kid-oriented imagery that can create a health halo despite the presence of added colors, flavors and sweeteners. Sensory notes: a cold, creamy vanilla base, pockets of soft cake crunch, and a sweet strawberry center create textural contrast — creamy, slightly icy, with occasional cake pieces adding chew and crumbs. The ritual is instant and low-effort: kids clamoring for an ice cream truck feel at home, backyard parties, or a simple post-dinner treat. In plain terms, this is a highly processed frozen novelty: multiple refined sweeteners, oils, emulsifiers and colorants are used to create uniform taste, texture and long shelf life. Expect a convenience-oriented, nostalgic dessert that reads as fun more than wholesome.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0
Servings per Container: 6
Calories160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat9g12%
Saturated Fat3.5g18%
Sodium75mg3%
Total Carbohydrate19g7%
Total Sugars9g
Added Sugars8g16%
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

Nonfat, Milk,, Cake, Crunch, [Bleached, Wheat, Flour,, Sugar,, Palm, Oil,, Coconut, (Sodium, Metabisulfite, to, Protect, Quality),, Salt,, Sodium, Bicarbonate,, Artificial, Flavor,, Soybean, Oil,, Red, 40, Lake,, Soy, Lecithin,, Red, 3,, Red, 40],, Corn, Syrup,, Water,, Sugar,, Palm, Oil,, Soybean, Oil,, Coconut, Oil,, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of, Each, of, the, Following:, Whey,, Strawberries,, Citric, Acid,, Mono, and, Diglycerides,, Locust, Bean, Gum,, Guar, Gum,, Natural, and, Artificial, Flavor,, Carrageenan,, Red, 40,, Caramel, Color,, Vitamin, A, Palmitate..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean 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
  • Red 40 Lake - Artificial coloring
  • Red 3 - Artificial coloring
  • Red 40 - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo Additive

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?

Contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (corn syrup, palm and coconut oils, artificial/natural flavors, colors, emulsifiers, gums) and is formulated for long shelf life and uniform sensory experience, consistent with an ultra-processed (NOVA 4) product.

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Common Questions about Good Humor Ice Cream Bars, Strawberry Shortcake - 6 Pack

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! These bars are a tasty treat with 160 calories each, but they do contain added sugars and aren't high in protein or fiber. Think of them as a fun dessert rather than a health food — perfect for an occasional indulgence!

Perfect For

movie-night
road-trip
game-day-prep

Vibe:

nostalgicindulgentconvenientcomforting
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