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Mi-Del Lemon Snaps Cookie
Snacks, Chips & Dips
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Mi-Del Lemon Snaps Cookie

Mi-Del
10 oz
Available at Foodtown
130
Calories
1g
Protein
11g
Sugars
180mg
Sodium
27
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Mi-Del Lemon Snaps are a modest, heritage-style cookie that reads like an old-fashioned bakery treat on the grocery shelf. You'd typically find them in the cookie and cracker aisle — often on a shelf near graham crackers, tea biscuits and other lightly sweet snack cookies, and sometimes grouped with organic or natural-brand snacks. They fit easily into everyday shopping trips: school-lunch packing, pantry-stocking for tea time, or grab-and-go road-trip snack bins. The brand positions itself as wholesome and family-oriented, leaning on a decades-old origin story, simple methods and organic ingredients to attract shoppers who want "real" or traditional foods without industrial frills. Packaging and label language emphasize natural and organic credentials (“organic unbleached wheat flour,” “organic cane sugar”), plus kid-friendly assurances like “peanut free” and “0 g trans fat.” Marketing leans nostalgic and sincere — small-batch, uncomplicated, and aimed at parents seeking perceived healthier treats for children. At the same time, the label makes “no food additives” style claims while listing common processing aids (soy lecithin, natural lemon flavor), a juxtaposition typical of products that bridge natural imagery with commercial manufacture. In plain processing context, these are commercially baked, shelf-stable cookies made from a blend of organic ingredients and standard baking aids. Sensory profile: thin, crisp rounds with a bright, citrus aroma and a clean, snappy bite; sweet but not heavily cloying. The 10 oz format is convenient for household sharing; ritual uses include dunking in tea or milk, packing in lunchboxes, or a simple after-school nibble.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 5.0
Servings per Container: 10
Calories130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat4.5g6%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium180mg8%
Total Carbohydrate22g8%
Total Sugars11g
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

Organic, Unbleached, Wheat, Flour,, Organic, Dehydrated, Cane, Sugar,, Canola, Oil,, Organic, Liquid, Cane, Syrup,, Natural, Lemon, Flavor,, Baking, Soda,, Sea, Salt,, Soy, Lecithin, (Used, as, an, Emulsifier)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • canola - 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 organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

These are industrially manufactured, ready-to-eat cookies containing added emulsifiers and flavorings (soy lecithin, natural lemon flavor) typical of ultra-processed foods, despite organic ingredients and simple-label messaging.

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Common Questions about Mi-Del Lemon Snaps Cookie

The term 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, right? These cookies are organic and made with simple ingredients, which is a win in the snack department! However, at 130 calories and 11 grams of sugar per serving, they might not be what you'd call a health food. Think of them as an occasional treat rather than a daily staple.

Perfect For

back-to-school
road-trip
movie-night

Vibe:

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