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Hola Churros Twisted Churro Bites
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Hola Churros Twisted Churro Bites

Hola Churros!
8 oz
Available at Foodtown
130
Calories
2g
Protein
1g
Sugars
170mg
Sodium
73
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Hola Churros Twisted Churro Bites are an 8-oz, heat-and-serve take on a classic Spanish/Latin street snack. In a typical American grocery store you’d spot this product in the frozen foods aisle near breakfast pastries, frozen donuts, and other ready-to-heat snack pastries, or grouped on an endcap with convenience desserts and party foods. It fits quick occasions — weekend brunches, movie nights, and casual game-day spreads — and is pitched as an easy, shareable indulgence for families and time-pressed shoppers. The brand name and packaging lean into playful, Latin-inspired cues: bright colors, approachable type, and imagery that suggests a hand-held treat, which positions it as a culturally flavored yet mainstream snack aimed at parents buying for kids and adults seeking nostalgic comfort. Label characteristics typically emphasize convenience and fun — 'ready in minutes' or 'heat & serve' messaging — rather than health claims; the ingredient list includes artificial flavor and processing aids, and there is no organic certification noted. In plain language: this is a highly processed, factory-made snack built from refined flours, emulsifiers, modified starches, and stabilizers. Sensory details: the bites are small twisted pieces with a crisp, slightly oily exterior and a soft, tender interior; a single-serve cinnamon-sugar packet adds a sweet, spicy finish. Packaging usually consists of a printed outer carton or bag with a sealed inner pouch and a separate seasoning packet; the ritual is simple — warm, shake or sprinkle with the included sugar, and serve warm alongside coffee, chocolate dip, or as a quick comfort treat.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2
Servings per Container: 4
Calories130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat5g6%
Saturated Fat2g10%
Sodium170mg7%
Total Carbohydrate19g7%
Total Sugars1g
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

Enriched, Wheat, Flour, (Wheat, Flour,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Thiamine, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid),, Water,, Vegetable, Oil, (Contains, One, or, More, of, the, Following:, Canola, Oil,, Cottonseed, Oil,, Palm, Oil,, Soybean, Oil),, Wheat, Starch,, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of, the, Following:, Vital, Wheat, Gluten,, Salt,, Sugar,, Artificial, Flavor,, Baking, Powder, (Sodium, Acid, Pyrophosphate,, Sodium, Bicarbonate,, Corn, Starch,, Monocalcium, Phosphate),, Food, Starch-Modified,, Egg, Whites,, Monoglycerides,, Xanthan, Gum,, Whey,, Soy, Lecithin., Cinnamon, Sugar, Packet:, Sugar,, Cinnamon..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Canola Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Cottonseed Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Palm Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • Monoglycerides - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

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 refined flours, modified starches, emulsifiers (monoglycerides, soy lecithin), stabilizers (xanthan gum), artificial flavor, and other industrial ingredients typical of ultraprocessed foods.

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Common Questions about Hola Churros Twisted Churro Bites

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! These churro bites are certainly a fun treat, with 130 calories per serving and low sugar content. They’re not exactly a health food, but they can fit into a balanced diet as an occasional indulgence — just remember, moderation is key!

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
weekend-brunch

Vibe:

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