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Nabisco Mallomars
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Nabisco Mallomars

Mallomars
8.20 oz
Available at Foodtown
120
Calories
1g
Protein
11g
Sugars
35mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
60
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Mallomars (Nabisco) arrive on shelves as a distinctly seasonal sweet in the cookie and candy aisle, often near other holiday novelties, boxed cookies, and s'mores kits. You’ll spot 8.2 oz seasonal boxes or sealed trays stacked with other limited-run holiday items from September through March. Occasions for purchase range from stocking up for holiday parties and cookie swaps to grabbing a nostalgic treat for movie nights, road trips, or an after-school snack. The brand leans hard on nostalgia and Americana — marketed as a classic, family-friendly seasonal tradition that evokes campfire s'mores but is positioned for suburban families, adults seeking childhood comforts, and gift-givers looking for playful stocking stuffers. Labeling emphasizes “pure chocolate” and seasonal messaging rather than health claims; there are no organic or natural certifications, and the packaging targets kids and adults with bright, festive graphics and family-oriented copy. In plain processing terms, Mallomars are an industrially made, highly processed confection combining enriched flour crackers, marshmallow, and a manufactured chocolate coating with added syrups, emulsifiers, and artificial flavor. Sensory experience: a thin, crisp graham-style cookie base gives a slightly crumbly bite, topped by a pillowy, sweet marshmallow center and finished with a snap of dark chocolate coating that melts against the tongue. Typical serving rituals include pairing with coffee or milk, sharing from a box at gatherings, or pulling a frozen stash from the freezer to extend shelf life and change texture. Nutrition cues on pack (about 120 calories, 11 g sugar per serving) read as an indulgent treat rather than everyday pantry fare.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2
Servings per Container: 9
Calories120
% Daily Value*
Total Fat5g6%
Saturated Fat2.5g13%
Sodium35mg2%
Total Carbohydrate17g6%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars11g
Added Sugars11g22%
Protein1g
* 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

INGREDIENTS:, SWEET, CHOCOLATE, COATING, (SUGAR,, CHOCOLATE,, COCOA, BUTTER,, CHOCOLATE, PROCESSED, WITH, ALKALI,, SOY, LECITHIN),, UNBLEACHED, ENRICHED, FLOUR, (WHEAT, FLOUR,, NIACIN,, REDUCED, IRON,, THIAMINE, MONONITRATE, {VITAMIN, B1},, RIBOFLAVIN, {VITAMIN, B2},, FOLIC, ACID),, SUGAR,, HIGH, FRUCTOSE, CORN, SYRUP,, CORN, SYRUP,, INVERT, SUGAR,, SOYBEAN, AND/OR, CANOLA, OIL,, WATER,, PALM, OIL,, GELATIN,, LEAVENING, (BAKING, SODA,, CALCIUM, PHOSPHATE),, SALT,, SOY, LECITHIN,, ARTIFICIAL, FLAVOR.CONTAINS: SOY, WHEAT.MAY, CONTAIN:, MILK..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • soybean oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • canola 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 (high-fructose corn syrup, corn syrup, invert sugar, artificial flavor, emulsifiers, processed chocolate, enriched flour) and is manufactured through industrial processes, classifying it as ultra-processed.

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Common Questions about Nabisco Mallomars

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! If you’re looking for a sweet treat to indulge in occasionally, Mallomars can fit the bill. They’re not exactly a superfood, but they bring joy and a nostalgic crunch to snack time. Just remember, moderation is key!

Perfect For

movie-night
holiday-baking
road-trip

Vibe:

nostalgicindulgentcomfortingconvenient
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