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Helados Mexico Strawberry Cream Paletas 6ct
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Helados Mexico Strawberry Cream Paletas 6ct

Helados Mexico
16.50 foz
Available at Foodtown
150
Calories
3g
Protein
19g
Sugars
45mg
Sodium
18
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Helados Mexico Strawberry Cream Paletas arrive in the frozen novelty aisle, shelved alongside other ice cream bars, fruit popsicles and imported Latin-American frozen treats. You’ll spot them near the family-size ice cream tubs and the more artisanal paleta brands, often in a colorful box of six. These are positioned as a familiar, culturally rooted frozen dessert — a Mexican-style paleta that blends creamy dairy with bright strawberry notes — aimed at families, nostalgic adults and kids who enjoy handheld frozen sweets. Packaging and copy tend to emphasize simple-sounding ingredients like “strawberries” and “cane sugar” and may call out natural flavoring or vegetable juice for color; there’s typically no organic or certified “natural” seal, but the label leans on wholesome cues rather than clinical nutrition claims. On the tongue the paleta feels creamy from milk, cream and egg yolk, with a smooth, slightly rich body cut by icy fruit pockets and a clean strawberry finish; tara and guar gums stabilize texture so bars stay smooth rather than icy. The six-count box encourages sharing — a backyard barbecue, after-school snack, or neighborhood block party ritual — and the wooden-stick format makes them grab-and-go for kids and adults alike. With 150 calories and about 19 g sugars per bar, they read as an indulgent treat rather than a health food. Although inspired by traditional hand-made paletas, these are factory-produced frozen desserts that use added stabilizers and flavoring agents to deliver consistent taste and shelf life.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 bar
Servings per Container: 6
Calories150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat7g9%
Saturated Fat4.5g23%
Cholesterol35mg12%
Sodium45mg2%
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,, Strawberries,, Egg, Yolk,, Natural, Flavor,, Tara, Gum,, Guar, Gum,, Vegetable, Juice, for, Color..

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 additives (tara and guar gums, natural flavor) and is a factory-formulated frozen dessert combining dairy, sugars and stabilizers, fitting the ultra-processed category.

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Common Questions about Helados Mexico Strawberry Cream Paletas 6ct

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! Each paleta contains 150 calories and 19 grams of sugar, which is a bit on the sugary side for a treat. If you’re looking for a fun, indulgent dessert, this is a delightful option, but if you’re trying to cut back on sugar or calories, you might want to enjoy it in moderation.

Perfect For

movie-night
weekend-brunch
road-trip

Vibe:

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