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Original Tortina Cookie, 4.44 OZ
desserts/cookies
📊 NOVA 4

Original Tortina Cookie, 4.44 OZ

LOACKER
Available at Whole Foods
120
Calories
2g
Protein
9g
Sugars
25mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
59
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot this boxed Loacker Tortina in the cookie/snack aisle or tucked into a specialty-sweets display — the kind of small indulgence people grab for an afternoon treat, coffee break, or to drop into a lunchbox. It gives an indulgent, slightly nostalgic vibe with rich chocolate-hazelnut notes and a creamy center. The long ingredient list (refined sugars, processed coconut oil, emulsifiers, milk/whey powders, raising agents) and additives point to high industrial processing and the smooth, shelf-stable texture typical of ultraprocessed snacks (NOVA 4).

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 SNACK
Servings per Container: 6
Calories120
% Daily Value*
Total Fat7g9%
Saturated Fat4g20%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol5mg2%
Sodium25mg1%
Total Carbohydrate11g4%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars9g
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

MILK, CHOCOLATE, 39%, (SUGAR,, COCOA, MASS,, COCOA, BUTTER,, WHOLE, MILK, POWDER,, SKIMMED, MILK, POWDER,, EMULSIFIER, SOY, LECITHINS), HAZELNUTS, 27%, IN, THE, CREAM, FILLING, SUGAR, COCONUT, OIL, WHEAT, FLOUR, WHEY, POWDER, (MILK), SKIMMED, MILK, POWDER, CREAM, POWDER, (MILK), BARLEY, MALT, EXTRACT, FAT-REDUCED, COCOA, EMULSIFIER, SOY, LECITHINS, RAISING, AGENTS, (SODIUM, HYDROGEN, CARBONATE,, DISODIUM, DIPHOSPHATE), SALT, SOY, FLOUR, SPICES, BOURBON, 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?

Contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (refined sugar, processed oils, emulsifiers, isolated milk/whey powders, chemical raising agents) and is manufactured for uniform texture and shelf stability, consistent with NOVA group 4 ultraprocessed foods.

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Common Questions about Original Tortina Cookie, 4.44 OZ

The Tortina cookie is a tasty treat, but calling it 'healthy' really depends on your definition. At 120 calories per cookie, it’s a delightful indulgence rather than a health food. It’s great for a sweet snack, but if you’re looking for a nutrient-dense option, you might want to explore some fruits or nuts.

Perfect For

movie-night
back-to-school
road-trip

Vibe:

indulgentnostalgicconvenient
$6.99
per package