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Hood Half And Half 32 oz
Dairy
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Hood Half And Half 32 oz

HOOD
32 oz
Available at Foodtown
40
Calories
1g
Protein
1g
Sugars
25mg
Sodium
6
Ingredients

What You Should Know

HOOD Half and Half 32 oz sits in the refrigerated dairy aisle, shelved with other creamers, cream, and milk near the coffee station and baking ingredients. It reads as an everyday kitchen staple for people who want a richer cup of coffee or a simple cream base for sauces and baking. Shoppers reach for it during weekly grocery runs, weekend brunch trips, or when planning holiday baking and weekday coffee rituals. Hood positions the product as a regional, trustworthy dairy brand — New England–rooted, reliable and familiar — appealing to practical households that value quality and tradition over novelty. The carton highlights "Gluten free," "Ultra-pasteurized," "No preservatives," and Grade A status, creating a mildly health-forward halo while not claiming organic or specialty labels; there’s no child-focused artwork or indulgent flavor marketing. In plain processing terms: this is dairy that’s been heat-treated for shelf life and stabilized with a single additive (disodium phosphate). Sensory-wise it’s smooth and pourable with a rich, creamy mouthfeel that blends into coffee or simmered sauces without separating; it comes in a 32 oz paperboard carton with a screw cap, encouraging a morning ritual of pouring, stirring, and warming. Use occasions span from everyday coffee to cooking and baking (creams, soups, custards), and the product’s story is quietly domestic — part of ritual mornings, family dinners, and holiday kitchens where people reach for a straightforward, dependable source of creaminess rather than a specialty ingredient.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2.0
Servings per Container: 32
Calories40
% Daily Value*
Total Fat3g4%
Saturated Fat2g10%
Cholesterol15mg5%
Sodium25mg1%
Total Carbohydrate1g0%
Total Sugars1g
Protein1g
* 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, and, Cream, with, Disodium, Phosphate..

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

Contains primarily whole dairy (milk and cream) but includes an added stabilizer (disodium phosphate) and is ultra-pasteurized; these factors place it in NOVA group 3 (processed) rather than ultraprocessed.

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Common Questions about Hood Half And Half 32 oz

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! With only 40 calories per serving and just 1 gram of carbs, it can fit into a balanced diet, especially if you’re looking for a creaminess boost in your coffee without a lot of added sugars. However, if you're watching saturated fat or looking for a high-protein option, you might want to consider other choices.

Perfect For

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holiday-baking
everyday-coffee

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