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Helados Mexico Mini Ice Cream Bars Cream Variety 6ct
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Helados Mexico Mini Ice Cream Bars Cream Variety 6ct

Helados Mexico
18 foz
Available at Foodtown
100
Calories
2g
Protein
11g
Sugars
30mg
Sodium
53
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Helados Mexico Mini Ice Cream Bars Cream Variety is a 6-count, 18-ounce frozen novelty sold in the supermarket freezer section — you’ll find it on a mid-level shelf near other ice cream bars, popsicles and value multi-packs. The box evokes traditional Mexican paleta culture with familiar flavors (coconut, mango, strawberry) pitched toward families and shoppers seeking an approachable, slightly nostalgic frozen treat. It reads like an every‑day indulgence: individually wrapped bars in a cardboard box, bright color cues and kid-friendly imagery make it an impulse buy for parents and caregivers. Sensory expectations: a cold, creamy bite with a smooth custard-like base (egg yolk and cream) and fruity highlights — shredded coconut gives a little chew to the coconut bar, mango offers a pulpy sweetness, and strawberry brings a familiar jammy note; each bar is about 100 calories with roughly 11 g of sugar and low sodium (30 mg). Label cues lean into “natural” and real‑fruit signals (mango puree, strawberries, annatto/vegetable juice for color) and “made with cream,” which can create a wholesome halo despite the presence of stabilizers and flavoring. No organic or certified claims are listed. Processing context: this is a factory-made frozen dessert using added gums and flavorings to stabilize texture and shelf life. Typical rituals include backyard after-dinner treats, lunchbox extras for kids, or convenience buys for parties and hot-weather shopping trips. Culturally, the brand sits at the intersection of Mexican-style frozen desserts and mainstream American freezer novelties, marketed to value-conscious families looking for familiar, shareable flavors.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0
Servings per Container: 12
Calories100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat5g6%
Saturated Fat3.5g18%
Cholesterol20mg7%
Sodium30mg1%
Total Carbohydrate11g4%
Total Sugars11g
Added Sugars8g16%
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

Coconut:, Cream,, Cane, Sugar,, Water,, Shredded, Coconut,, Egg, Yolk,, Natural, Flavor,, Tara, Gum,, Guar, Gum., Mango:, Cream,, Mango, Puree,, Cane, Sugar,, Water,, Egg, Yolk,, Natural, Flavor,, Tara, Gum,, Guar, Gum,, Annatto, Extract, for, Color., Strawberry:, Cream,, Cane, Sugar,, Water,, Strawberries,, Egg, Yolk,, Natural, Flavor,, Tara, Gum,, Guar, Gum,, Vegetable, Juice, Concentrate, for, Color..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Annatto Extract - 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 industrial additives (tara gum, guar gum), natural flavors and processed stabilizers alongside added sugars and emulsifiers typical of ultraprocessed foods, so it aligns with NOVA group 4.

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Common Questions about Helados Mexico Mini Ice Cream Bars Cream Variety 6ct

Well, that really depends on your definition of healthy! Each bar has about 100 calories and packs in some sugar, so while it’s a fun treat, it's not exactly a health food. If you're looking for a dessert to enjoy occasionally, these bars fit the bill!

Perfect For

movie-night
weekend-brunch
road-trip

Vibe:

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