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Luigi's Italian Ice, 6 Pack, Cherry
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Luigi's Italian Ice, 6 Pack, Cherry

Luigi's
36 foz
Available at Foodtown
100
Calories
0g
Protein
21g
Sugars
10mg
Sodium
32
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Luigi's Italian Ice Cherry arrives in a family-sized six-pack of single-serve frozen cups (36 fl oz total), the kind of brightly packaged frozen novelty you’ll find in the freezer aisle alongside popsicles, novelty ice cream sandwiches and other kid-friendly frozen treats. It’s an easy grab for summer shopping trips, pool parties, or stocking the freezer for quick dessert options. Brand positioning leans on nostalgic, Italian-American cues — the name Luigi’s and the simple cherry flavor suggest an old-fashioned neighborhood treat marketed primarily to families with children and shoppers seeking convenient, familiar sweets. The label typically highlights “made with cherry juice” and a “natural flavor” claim and uses vivid red graphics to create a playful, kid-oriented health halo; there’s no organic certification and ingredient lists include syrups and stabilizers rather than whole fruits. In plain terms this product is a highly processed frozen dessert: water sweetened with sucrose and corn syrup, boosted with cherry juice from concentrate, color from purple carrot concentrate, acids and gums for texture. Sensory notes: bright, intensely sweet cherry aroma, an icy, fine-crystal slush texture that melts quickly on the tongue, and a cold, refreshing pop of tartness from citric acid. Packaging emphasizes convenience—single-serve cups that can be handed to kids or scooped into bowls; the ritual is simple and social: hot afternoons, ballpark snacks, backyard gatherings. The nutrition snapshot (about 100 calories and 21 g sugar per serving) underscores its role as an occasional indulgence rather than a nutrient-dense choice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0
Servings per Container: 6
Calories100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium10mg0%
Total Carbohydrate26g9%
Total Sugars21g
Added Sugars20g40%
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

Water,, Syrup, Blend, (Sucrose, Syrup, and, Corn, Syrup),, Cherry, Juice, from, Concentrate, (Water,, Cherry, Juice, Concentrate),, Sugar,, Purple, Carrot, Concentrate, (for, Color),, Citric, Acid,, Stabilizer, (Guar, Gum,, Xanthan, Gum,, Dextrose),, Natural, Flavor..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Purple Carrot Concentrate - 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?

The product is composed of industrial ingredients (syrup blends, juices from concentrate, stabilizers, and natural flavors) and manufactured to deliver a standardized sweet frozen dessert, consistent with NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed foods).

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Common Questions about Luigi's Italian Ice, 6 Pack, Cherry

The healthiness of Luigi's Italian Ice really depends on what you're comparing it to and what your dietary goals are. With 100 calories and 21 grams of sugar per serving, it's definitely a sweet treat rather than a health food. If you're looking for a refreshing dessert on a hot day, it's a fun option, but maybe not the best everyday snack if you're watching your sugar intake.

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
road-trip

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