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Helados Mexico CoconutPaletas 6ct
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Helados Mexico CoconutPaletas 6ct

Helados Mexico
16.50 foz
Available at Foodtown
170
Calories
3g
Protein
19g
Sugars
55mg
Sodium
16
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Helados Mexico CoconutPaletas 6ct is a boxed pack of frozen coconut milk paletas you’d find in the supermarket freezer case alongside other novelty ice cream bars, Mexican paletas, and Hispanic-brand frozen treats. Expect it near the ice cream tubs, popsicle sticks and frozen novelties rather than with refrigerated dairy. These six-count paletas are positioned as a convenient, culturally rooted dessert — a store-bought take on traditional Mexican coconut paletas — aimed at families, bicultural shoppers craving familiar flavors, and impulse-buy snackers. The brand leans on Mexican heritage and nostalgia, often using warm colors and folkloric motifs on the box to suggest authenticity and homemade tradition. The ingredient list (milk, cream, shredded coconut, cane sugar, egg yolk, natural flavor, tara and guar gums) supports modest “real coconut” or “made with milk” cues on packaging, and the presence of “natural flavor” can give a subtle health halo even though the product includes added stabilizers; no organic certification is indicated. In plain processing terms it’s an industrial frozen dessert made with dairy, sweetener, coconut pieces and texturizing agents. Sensory notes: creamy and slightly icy on the tongue, rich coconut aroma, soft chew from shredded coconut and a silky mouthfeel from the egg yolk and gums; sweetness is prominent (about 19 g sugar). Packaging is a colorful cardboard box containing individually wrapped bars on sticks — a grab-and-go ritual for backyard parties, pool days, after-school treats, or pairing with coffee at a casual gathering. It reads as both nostalgic and convenient within American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 6
Calories170
% Daily Value*
Total Fat9g12%
Saturated Fat6g30%
Cholesterol40mg13%
Sodium55mg2%
Total Carbohydrate20g7%
Total Sugars19g
Added Sugars15g30%
Protein3g
* 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

Milk,, Cream,, Water,, Cane, Sugar,, Shredded, Coconut,, Egg, Yolk,, Natural, Flavor,, Tara, Gum,, Guar, Gum,, Salt..

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 industrially formulated ingredients (stabilizers like tara and guar gum, natural flavor) and is a packaged frozen dessert, aligning with NOVA group 4 ultraprocessed foods.

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Common Questions about Helados Mexico CoconutPaletas 6ct

Well, that really depends on what 'healthy' means to you! With 170 calories and 19 grams of sugar per paleta, it's a sweet treat rather than a health food. If you're looking for a fun dessert to enjoy on a hot day, it totally fits the bill — just don’t expect it to be a superfood!

Perfect For

movie-night
back-to-school
weekend-brunch

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