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Mott's Applesauce, 3.2 oz clear pouches, 12 count
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Mott's Applesauce, 3.2 oz clear pouches, 12 count

Mott's
38.40 oz
Available at Foodtown
60
Calories
0g
Protein
14g
Sugars
5mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
9
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Mott's Applesauce in 3.2 oz clear pouches (12-count) is a familiar, grab-and-go fruit snack that lives in the refrigerated or shelf-stable snack aisle near baby foods, fruit cups, yogurt tubes and other single-serve children’s snacks. Occasions: it’s made for lunchboxes, after-school snacks, road trips and quick between-meal bites when packing convenience matters. Brand positioning leans into family trust and heritage — a legacy American brand marketed to parents, especially mothers, promising wholesome fruit goodness and kid-friendly convenience. The label leans on health halos like “good source of Vitamin C,” “no artificial flavors,” and “free of cholesterol,” and the product is presented with bright, child-appealing graphics on small, squeezable pouches; it is not organic and contains added sweetener. Processing context (plain language): this is a processed fruit product — apples blended into sauce, sweetened with high-fructose corn syrup, fortified with ascorbic acid and sealed in single-serve plastic pouches. Sensory details: the texture is smooth and pureed, moderately thick but spoonless, with a bright sweet apple flavor and syrupy finish; the clear pouch showcases the pale golden color. The ritual is simple — tear, squeeze and eat — making it a practical solution for busy mornings, packed lunches, or snacktime on the go. In American grocery culture Mott’s pouches occupy a comfortable niche as a nostalgic, convenient child-focused staple that promises fruit in an easy-to-eat format while signaling parental reassurance through familiar branding and nutrition claims.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 pouch
Servings per Container: 12
Calories60
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium5mg0%
Total Carbohydrate16g6%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars14g
Added Sugars7g14%
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

Apples,, High, Fructose, Corn, Syrup,, Ascorbic, Acid, (Vitamin, C)..

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

Contains whole fruit but includes added high-fructose corn syrup and is industrially processed and packaged into single-serve pouches; this level of processing and added sweetener aligns with NOVA 3 (processed foods).

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Common Questions about Mott's Applesauce, 3.2 oz clear pouches, 12 count

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! Mott's Applesauce is low in calories and has no fat, making it a decent snack option compared to, say, a candy bar. However, it does contain added sugars, so if you're watching your sugar intake or looking for something super wholesome, you might want to consider that.

Perfect For

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