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Luigi's Italian Ice, 6 Pack, Blue Raspberry & Watermelon
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Luigi's Italian Ice, 6 Pack, Blue Raspberry & Watermelon

Luigi's
36 foz
Available at Foodtown
160
Calories
0g
Protein
33g
Sugars
10mg
Sodium
65
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Luigi's Italian Ice 6-pack (Blue Raspberry & Watermelon) is a brightly packaged frozen novelty you would spot in the supermarket freezer aisle, shelved with popsicles, novelty ice creams and family-sized frozen treats. The shelf talkers and chilled display will typically place it near other portable, single-serve frozen desserts aimed at kids and summer entertaining. Shoppers reach for this product on hot afternoons, pool parties, backyard barbecues, road trips and as a quick kid-friendly dessert after dinner. Luigi's projects a playful, family-oriented brand identity: an old-world Italian name paired with colorful modern graphics that aim to feel both nostalgic and affordable, marketed to parents buying convenience and kids drawn to vibrant colors and familiar fruit flavors. The label leans on kid-friendly design and small health cues such as the inclusion of apple juice from concentrate and the word natural in the flavor listing, but it carries no organic certification and includes prominent artificial colors. In plain terms, this is a highly processed, shelf-stable frozen dessert made from water, sugar syrups, juice concentrate, stabilizers and artificial colors and flavors. Sensory notes: icy, fine-grained slush with a rapidly melting mouthfeel, bold sweet fruit notes driven by added sugars and concentrated flavors rather than fresh fruit complexity. Packaging is a 6-pack of individual cups with peel-off lids or a multi-serve box, encouraging grab-and-go consumption, portioned treats for children, or shared indulgence at casual summer gatherings.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 6
Calories160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium10mg0%
Total Carbohydrate40g15%
Total Sugars33g
Added Sugars31g62%
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

Blue, Raspberry:, Water,, Syrup, Blend, (Sucrose, Syrup, and, Corn, Syrup),, Apple, Juice, from, Concentrate, (Water,, Apple, Juice, Concentrate),, Sugar,, Natural, and, Artificial, Flavor, (with, FD&C, Blue, 1),, Citric, Acid,, Stabilizer, (Guar, Gum,, Xanthan, Gum)., Watermelon:, Water,, Syrup, Blend, (Sucrose, Syrup, and, Corn, Syrup),, Apple, Juice, from, Concentrate, (Water,, Apple, Juice, Concentrate),, Natural, and, Artificial, Flavor,, Citric, Acid,, Stabilizer, (Guar, Gum,, Xanthan, Gum),, FD&C, Red, 40..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • FD&C Blue 1 - Artificial coloring
  • FD&C Red 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 (sugar syrups, corn syrup), artificial colors and flavors, and stabilizers, consistent with ultraprocessed foods. The product is a ready-to-eat frozen dessert formulated from processed components rather than whole foods.

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Common Questions about Luigi's Italian Ice, 6 Pack, Blue Raspberry & Watermelon

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, right? Luigi's Italian Ice isn't exactly health food; it packs a sugary punch with 33 grams of sugar per serving. But if you're looking for a fun, refreshing treat on a hot day, it can definitely hit the spot — just don’t expect it to replace your daily servings of fruits and veggies!

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
road-trip

Vibe:

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