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Krunchy Melts Vanilla Meringues
Bakery
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Krunchy Melts Vanilla Meringues

Krunchy Melts
4 oz
Available at Foodtown
90
Calories
1g
Protein
21g
Sugars
15mg
Sodium
5
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Krunchy Melts Vanilla Meringues arrive in a small 4 oz package that reads like a classic pantry treat reimagined for modern shoppers. You'd likely spot them on the cookie and confectionery shelf or in the specialty "gluten-free / free-from" bay, often perched near other light snacks—macarons, biscotti, and delicate tea cookies—or on endcaps during holiday seasons. These airy confections are pitched as a low-calorie, all-natural option: bright front-of-package claims—"All natural," "Gluten free," "Fat free," and "Just 90 calories per serving"—lend a health halo that makes them appealing to calorie-conscious shoppers and parents seeking an ostensibly lighter sweet for kids. Brand positioning leans toward a modern nostalgic vibe: Krunchy Melts evokes homemade simplicity while targeting millennial shoppers and health-minded families who prize short ingredient lists and clean-label language. The ingredient panel is unusually short—sugar, egg whites, natural flavors—so the label often lacks organic certification but emphasizes naturalness and simple sourcing. In plain processing terms, these are simple baked sugar-and-egg confections—made by whipping egg whites with sugar and baking until crisp—then packaged for retail. Sensory details sell the experience: fragile, crisp shells that crack and dissolve into a pure vanilla sweetness, a melt-in-the-mouth wafer texture that pairs well with tea, coffee, or as a crunchy garnish for puddings and pavlovas. Packaging is typically a clear pouch or small box, inviting quick snacking; the ritual is casual—tucked into a picnic basket, added to dessert plates at brunch, or set out on a party platter as a light, elegant bite.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 8.0
Servings per Container: 5
Calories90
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium15mg1%
Total Carbohydrate21g8%
Total Sugars21g
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

Sugar,, Egg, Whites,, Natural, Flavors..

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?

The product contains only sugar, egg whites, and natural flavors and is made by baking—a simple manufacturing process—so it fits the processed foods category rather than ultra-processed; it is a packaged sweet snack but lacks industrial additives typical of NOVA 4 products.

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Common Questions about Krunchy Melts Vanilla Meringues

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, right? These meringues are low in fat and free from artificial additives, but they are high in sugar—21 grams per serving! If you're looking for a sweet treat occasionally, they can fit into a balanced diet, but they're not exactly a health food.

Perfect For

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movie-night
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