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Hanover Sweet Potatoes, With Brown Sugar Glaze, Candied 19 oz
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Hanover Sweet Potatoes, With Brown Sugar Glaze, Candied 19 oz

Hanover
19 oz
Available at Foodtown
200
Calories
2g
Protein
26g
Sugars
80mg
Sodium
3g
Fiber
14
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Hanover Sweet Potatoes with Brown Sugar Glaze (19 oz) is a shelf-stable, ready-to-serve side you’ll most often find in the canned vegetables or prepared sides aisle, stacked near canned yams, cranberry sauce, and other holiday or convenience sides. It reads like a shortcut for seasonal meals — the glossy photo of glazed orange slices on the label promises a syrupy, sweet accompaniment to roast meats and family dinners. Shoppers reach for it on holiday grocery runs, while planning weeknight dinners when they want a no-fuss side, or when stocking up during storm prep because it’s shelf stable and requires only heating. The Hanover brand sits squarely in mainstream, value-oriented American grocery culture: family-focused, convenience-first, and targeted at shoppers who want traditional holiday flavors without the labor. The label typically emphasizes “sweet potatoes” and “brown sugar glaze,” leaning on nostalgia and the comfort-food angle rather than health claims; there’s no organic certification listed among the ingredients. Packaging is a 19 oz can or other shelf-stable container designed for pantry storage; consumers open, heat, and spoon onto plates or into casserole dishes. In plain language, this product is processed: whole sweet potatoes are combined with added sugars and stabilizers to create a consistent, long-lasting product. Sensory details include tender, fork-soft slices or chunks in a sticky, sweet glaze with a smooth, syrupy mouthfeel and a glossy appearance. Rituals around it are social and seasonal — brought to family tables, shaped into casseroles, or served straight from a pot as an easy, comforting side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.75 cup
Servings per Container: 4
Calories200
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium80mg3%
Total Carbohydrate48g17%
Dietary Fiber3g11%
Total Sugars26g
Added Sugars22g44%
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

Sweet, Potatoes,, Dextrose,, Brown, Sugar,, Corn, Syrup, Solids,, Cellulose, Gum,, Caramel, Color,, Tricalcium, Phosphate..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Caramel Color - Artificial coloring
No Additive

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 (dextrose, corn syrup solids, cellulose gum, caramel color) and added sugars; formulation and stabilizers indicate ultraprocessed status.

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Common Questions about Hanover Sweet Potatoes, With Brown Sugar Glaze, Candied 19 oz

Well, it depends on your definition of healthy! These sweet potatoes are deliciously sweet and satisfying, but they do come with a fair amount of added sugars—22 grams per serving, to be exact. If you're looking for a treat or a side dish that packs flavor rather than pure health credentials, they fit the bill nicely!

Perfect For

holiday-baking
weeknight-dinner
storm-prep

Vibe:

nostalgiccomfortingconvenientindulgent
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