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

Luigi's
36 foz
Available at Foodtown
100
Calories
0g
Protein
23g
Sugars
0mg
Sodium
17
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Luigi's Italian Ice, Mango, arrives in the freezer aisle among novelty frozen desserts — think popsicles, fruit bars, and family-sized ice cream tubs. You’ll spot the six-pack stacked in a clear plastic multipack or boxed sleeve near other single-serve frozen treats and seasonal summer novelties. This product fits quick-stop grocery runs for warm-weather treats, backyard barbecues, pool parties, road trips, or after-school snacks. Luigi's name leans on an Italian-inspired, old-world confectionery image, positioning the brand as a nostalgic, family-friendly option that promises a simple, fruit-forward chill rather than gourmet gelato. The label often leans into “real fruit” language and highlights mango puree and natural flavor, creating a mild health halo even though there’s no organic certification listed. Bright packaging, bold fruit imagery, and kid-friendly portioning make it appealing to parents buying for children and adults craving an easy, shareable dessert. In plain terms, this is an industrially processed frozen treat: water and sugar provide the sweet base, with mango puree for fruit character and additives — citric and malic acids, stabilizers (guar and xanthan gum), and annatto color — to control texture, shelf stability, and appearance. Sensory notes: it’s icy-smooth rather than creamy, with an immediate sweet-tart mango flavor and a slight gum-derived mouthfeel that keeps the slush cohesive in a cup; it melts quickly on warm days. The ritual is casual — pop a cup from the freezer, peel or open the lid, and hand it to kids or enjoy with a spoon while lingering outside — a convenient, colorful symbol of Americana summer refreshment.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0
Servings per Container: 6
Calories100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate26g9%
Total Sugars23g
Added Sugars23g46%
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,, Sugar,, Mango, Puree,, Natural, Flavor,, Citric, Acid,, Malic, Acid,, Stabilizer, (Guar, Gum,, Xanthan, Gum),, Annatto, (Color)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Annatto - 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 added sugar, industrial additives (stabilizers, natural flavor, color) and is formulated as a ready-to-eat frozen product, characteristics of ultra-processed foods. The presence of emulsifiers/stabilizers and flavor/coloring agents indicates industrial processing beyond simple culinary preparation.

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

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! Luigi's Italian Ice is refreshing and certainly a fun treat, but with 23 grams of added sugars per serving, it's more of an occasional indulgence than a daily staple. If you're looking for something to cool you down on a hot day, it fits the bill!

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
road-trip

Vibe:

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