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Lindy's Homemade Italian Ice Watermelon 6 Pack
Frozen Foods
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Lindy's Homemade Italian Ice Watermelon 6 Pack

Lindys
36 foz
Available at Foodtown
100
Calories
0g
Protein
27g
Sugars
15mg
Sodium
54
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Lindy's Homemade Italian Ice Watermelon 6 Pack is a freezer-aisle novelty you’ll find stacked near pint ice creams, novelty popsicles and other single-serve frozen treats. Packaged as six individual plastic cups in a cardboard box (three watermelon, three strawberry), it plays on street-cart nostalgia with a cheerful, family-friendly label and social-media-ready brand voice. This is a grab-and-go sweet for summer afternoons, pool parties, backyard barbecues, kids’ lunchbox treats and quick dessert stops after a busy grocery run. Lindy’s positions itself as approachable and nostalgic — “homemade” and neighborhood-rooted storytelling aimed at families and value-minded shoppers who want playful, familiar flavors without a fuss. The front panel leans on simple claims like “fat free,” “gluten free,” and “homemade,” and notes both natural and artificial flavoring; there is no organic certification and bright FD&C color additives are listed in the fine print. Sensory expectations are clear: an icy, granular texture that melts quickly on the tongue, intensely sweet and brightly colored watermelon or strawberry flavors, and a slushy, scoop-or-lick ritual straight from the single-serve cup. The product is convenient — individually portioned for kids and easy to stash in a cooler — but its ingredient list reveals industrial sweeteners, flavorings and stabilizers. In plain terms, this product is a highly processed frozen dessert designed for convenience, colorful appeal and consistent shelf-life rather than minimal processing or whole-food ingredients. It reads like a nostalgic treat reimagined for modern grocery shelves.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 ice cup
Servings per Container: 1
Calories100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium15mg1%
Total Carbohydrate27g10%
Total Sugars27g
Added Sugars27g54%
Protein0g
* 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

Strawberry, Ingredients:, Water,, High, Fructose, Corn, Syrup,, Corn, Syrup,, Sugar,, Strawberry, Puree, with, Natural, Flavors, (Contains, FD&C, Blue, No., 1),, Citric, Acid,, Dextrose,, Guar, Gum,, Xanthan, Gum,, Carrageenan., Watermelon, Ingredients:, Water,, High, Fructose, Corn, Syrup,, Corn, Syrup,, Sugar,, Artificial, Watermelon, Flavor, (Contains, FD&C, Red, No., 40),, Dextrose,, Guar, Gum,, Xanthan, Gum,, Carrageenan,, Citric, Acid..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • FD&C Blue No. 1 - Artificial coloring
  • FD&C Red No. 40 - Artificial coloring
No Additive

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 ingredients and additives — high fructose corn syrup, corn syrup, dextrose, artificial flavor and FD&C dyes, plus gums and carrageenan — indicating it is an ultraprocessed product. The formulation and stabilizers are characteristic of NOVA group 4.

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Common Questions about Lindy's Homemade Italian Ice Watermelon 6 Pack

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! Each cup has 100 calories and packs a sugary punch with 27 grams of total sugars. If you're looking for a refreshing treat on a hot day, it can be a fun indulgence, but it's not exactly a superfood.

Perfect For

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Vibe:

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