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Mott's Applesauce, No Sugar Added, Caramel Apple 6 ea
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Mott's Applesauce, No Sugar Added, Caramel Apple 6 ea

Mott's
23.40 oz
Available at Foodtown
50
Calories
0g
Protein
11g
Sugars
0mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
8
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Mott's Applesauce, No Sugar Added, Caramel Apple (6 ea, 23.4 oz) reads like a familiar aisle staple: you’ll find it on the grocery shelf with other fruit cups, applesauces and children’s snacks, often near cereals, lunchbox items and baby food. Store placement: typically in the snack or canned/packaged fruit section, sometimes in a multipack endcap with other Mott’s varieties. Occasions: shoppers pick it up for quick school lunches, on-the-go road trips, or as a pantry backup for easy meal prep. Brand positioning: Mott’s markets itself as a trusted, family-oriented brand with broad appeal to parents looking for convenient, kid-friendly fruit options—familiar, affordable, and nostalgic for many adults. Label characteristics: the front label promotes “No Sugar Added” and highlights vitamin C (ascorbic acid) and “natural flavors,” giving a light health-halo without organic certification; packaging often features playful, colorful graphics to attract kids and reassurance for caretakers. Processing context: this is a shelf-stable, pasteurized fruit puree packaged in individual cups — a processed convenience product made from real apples with added flavors and vitamin C to preserve color and taste. Sensory details and ritual: the applesauce is smooth and scoopable from single-serve plastic cups with peel-off lids; the caramel-apple variety delivers a slightly thicker mouthfeel and a toasted-sugar note layered over apple brightness. Rituals include popping a cup into a lunchbox, spooning it straight from the tub between activities, or serving as a quick, portable snack at soccer practice. It’s an easy, familiar product in American grocery culture that trades artisanal texture for convenience and consistency.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 6
Calories50
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate12g4%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars11g
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,, Water,, Natural, Flavors,, Ascorbic, Acid, (Vitamin, C)..

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

The product is a processed fruit puree packaged for convenience with added natural flavors and ascorbic acid; industrial processing and added flavoring place it in NOVA group 3 (processed foods).

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Common Questions about Mott's Applesauce, No Sugar Added, Caramel Apple 6 ea

The Caramel Apple applesauce is a pretty solid snack choice, especially if you're looking for something lower in calories and added sugars. At just 50 calories per serving, it's a nice way to satisfy a sweet craving without going overboard. Just remember, 'healthy' can be subjective — it depends on what you're comparing it to and your overall dietary goals!

Perfect For

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Vibe:

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