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Chocolate Quadratini, 8.82 OZ
desserts/cookies
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Chocolate Quadratini, 8.82 OZ

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Available at Whole Foods
150
Calories
3g
Protein
8g
Sugars
45mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
43
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You’d spot this in the cookie/snack aisle or by the checkout—grabbed for an afternoon coffee break, lunchbox treat, or to stash for guests. It feels indulgent and slightly nostalgic, a crisp wafer with chocolatey cream that evokes store-bought European confectionery. The ingredient list (glucose syrup, emulsifiers, processed cocoa, milk powders and added oils) and likely long shelf-stable, uniform texture are characteristic of industrial ultra-processed formulations.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 8 COOKIES
Servings per Container: 9
Calories150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat8g10%
Saturated Fat6g30%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium45mg2%
Total Carbohydrate18g7%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars8g
Protein3g
* 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

WHEAT, FLOUR, COCONUT, OIL, GLUCOSE, SYRUP, WHEY, POWDER, (MILK), SUGAR, COCOA, PROCESSED, WITH, ALKALI, SOY, FLOUR, CHOCOLATE, (SUGAR,, CHOCOLATE, LIQUOR), NONFAT, DRY, MILK, LEAVENING, (SODIUM, HYDROGEN, CARBONATE,, DISODIUM, DIPHOSPHATE), HAZELNUTS, SOY, LECITHIN, SALT, BARLEY, MALT, EXTRACT, CONCENTRATED, APPLE, JUICE, SPICES, NATURAL, VANILLA, PODS..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • coconut oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • soy lecithin - 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?

Multiple industrial ingredients (glucose syrup, coconut oil, emulsifiers, processed cocoa, milk powders) and a multi-step formulation indicate an ultra-processed product designed for long shelf life, uniform texture, and addictive convenience.

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Common Questions about Chocolate Quadratini, 8.82 OZ

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, can't it? The Quadratini packs a decent punch of flavor with 150 calories per serving, which includes 8 cookies. It's not exactly a health food, but if you're looking for a sweet treat to satisfy a craving without going overboard, it can fit into a balanced diet.

Perfect For

movie-night
road-trip
back-to-school

Vibe:

indulgentnostalgicconvenient
$5.79
per package