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Mott's No Sugar Added Blueberry Applesauce, 3.9 oz cups, 6 count
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Mott's No Sugar Added Blueberry Applesauce, 3.9 oz cups, 6 count

Mott's
23.40 oz
Available at Foodtown
50
Calories
0g
Protein
11g
Sugars
5mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
19
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Mott's No Sugar Added Blueberry Applesauce (6-pack of 3.9 oz cups, 23.4 oz total) sits on the refrigerated or shelf-stable grocery aisle near other fruit snacks, single-serve applesauces, and fruit cups—often adjacent to baby food, lunchbox staples, and yogurt tubes. It's aimed at families and caregivers seeking a convenient, fruit-forward snack for kids and on-the-go adults. You’ll see it on back-to-school shopping lists, in lunch-packing displays, and on endcaps promoting quick snack solutions. Brand positioning leans on heritage and trust—Mott’s frames itself as a wholesome, family-friendly orchard brand with a long history (since 1842), speaking to parents who want “fruit goodness” without artificial flavors; marketing emphasizes convenience, vitamin C, and no added sugar. The label carries health-halo cues like “No Sugar Added,” “good source of Vitamin C,” and “no artificial flavors,” but it is not labeled organic. In plain processing terms, it’s a processed fruit product packaged into single-serve cups with added concentrates, colorants and flavoring agents. Sensory details: the texture is smooth, spoonable applesauce with a faint blueberry tint and mild fruity sweetness from concentrated apple and blueberry purees; tiny pulp bits may be present depending on batch. Packaging is a plastic cup with peel-off foil lid—easy to open, resealable only by covering, intended for immediate consumption. The ritual is familiar: opened as a quick lunchbox treat, after-school snack, or part of a toddler’s meal. Overall it reads as a practical, family-oriented, ready-to-eat fruit option in American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0
Servings per Container: 6
Calories50
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium5mg0%
Total Carbohydrate13g5%
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,, Apple, Puree, Concentrate,, Vegetable, and, Fruit, Juice, (for, Color),, Blueberry, Puree,, Natural, Flavors,, Ascorbic, Acid, (Vitamin, C)..

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains industrial ingredients (apple puree concentrate, natural flavors, added colorants) and is a packaged, ready-to-eat formulation with processing steps and additives typical of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Mott's No Sugar Added Blueberry Applesauce, 3.9 oz cups, 6 count

Healthy can be a bit subjective, but this applesauce is a great snack option, especially for those looking to cut down on added sugars. With just 50 calories per cup and made from real fruit, it's a tasty way to get some fruit into your diet without the extra sweeteners. Just remember, it's not a substitute for whole fruits, but it’s a nice addition to a balanced diet!

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