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Hood Vanilla Ice Cream Sandwich, 10 Pack
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Hood Vanilla Ice Cream Sandwich, 10 Pack

Hood
37.50 foz
Available at Foodtown
170
Calories
2g
Protein
14g
Sugars
140mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
69
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Hood Vanilla Ice Cream Sandwiches are a familiar frozen novelty you'll find in the supermarket freezer aisle, usually grouped with ice cream bars, popsicles and other novelty sandwiches. Packaged as a 10-count multipack in a rectangular carton with individually wrapped sandwiches, they sit near family-sized frozen treats and budget-friendly dessert options. Shoppers pick them up during weekly grocery runs, for back-to-school snack stock-ups, summer cookouts, movie nights or as a quick dessert for kids’ parties. The Hood brand reads as traditional New England dairy heritage — positioned as an affordable, dependable choice aimed at families and nostalgic buyers who remember ice cream sandwiches from childhood. Packaging and product language emphasize simple taste and convenience rather than health claims; the ingredient list includes both "natural & artificial flavors," and there is no organic certification or explicit "all-natural" badge. On the label consumers may notice kid-friendly cues (fun imagery, multipack format) and a modest nutrition panel showing about 170 calories and 14 g sugar per sandwich, which can create a mild indulgence halo. Processing-wise, this is an industrially produced frozen novelty: the ice cream base and wafer contain stabilizers, emulsifiers and sweeteners that extend shelf life and texture uniformity. Sensory experience is straightforward — cool, creamy vanilla ice cream with a soft, slightly cakey chocolate wafer and a balanced chew; moderately sweet with familiar vanilla aroma. Ritual uses include an after-school treat, a movie-night hand-held dessert, or an easy contribution to a picnic or pool day.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 10
Calories170
% Daily Value*
Total Fat6g8%
Saturated Fat3.5g18%
Cholesterol20mg7%
Sodium140mg6%
Total Carbohydrate27g10%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars14g
Added Sugars12g24%
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

Ice, Cream, Ingredients:, Milk,, Cream,, Sugar,, Corn, Syrup,, Nonfat, Milk,, High, Fructose, Corn, Syrup,, Whey,, Mono, &, Diglycerides,, Guar, Gum,, Locust, Bean, Gum,, Polysorbate, 80,, Carrageenan,, Natural, &, Artificial, Flavors,, Molasses, and, Annatto, (Color),, Wafer, Ingredients:, Bleached, Wheat, Flour,, Sugar,, Caramel, Color,, Dextrose,, Palm, Oil,, Corn, Flour,, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of, Cocoa,, High, Fructose, Corn, Syrup,, Baking, Soda,, Modified, Corn, Starch,, Salt,, Mono, &, Diglycerides, and, Soy, Lecithin..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Palm Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Mono & Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • Annatto - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo Additive

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 multiple industrial ingredients and additives (high fructose corn syrup, emulsifiers, stabilizers, modified starches, colors) and is produced as a ready-to-eat packaged frozen novelty, consistent with ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Hood Vanilla Ice Cream Sandwich, 10 Pack

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! These ice cream sandwiches are certainly a treat and can fit into a balanced diet if enjoyed in moderation. They do have 170 calories and a notable amount of added sugars, so if you're looking for something low-sugar or packed with nutrients, you might want to save these for a special occasion.

Perfect For

movie-night
back-to-school
game-day-prep

Vibe:

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