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Chocolate Mousse Parfait Cups
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Chocolate Mousse Parfait Cups

Our Specialty
4.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
460
Calories
3g
Protein
39g
Sugars
220mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
168
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Our Specialty Chocolate Mousse Parfait Cups are single-serve, refrigerated dessert cups you’ll typically find in the chilled dairy/dessert aisle near puddings, refrigerated cheesecakes and grab-and-go parfaits. Packaged in clear plastic cups with a foil or plastic lid, they sit on the shelf alongside other impulse desserts and convenience sweets aimed at quick celebrations or after-dinner treats. This product fits impulse buys for weeknight desserts, movie-night indulgences, small family gatherings, or as a quick sweet pick-up on a grocery run for a potluck. The Our Specialty name positions it as a value-oriented private label: familiar, family-friendly and approachable rather than artisanal, appealing to budget-conscious shoppers who want a decadent treat without a specialty bakery price. The label leans on dessert cues (“chocolate mousse,” “whipped topping”) rather than health claims; there are no organic or natural certifications and the ingredient list includes common additives and artificial flavor, so any “premium” impression comes from imagery and flavor words rather than clean-label claims. In plain terms: this is a ready-to-eat, highly processed dessert made from multiple industrial ingredients and emulsifiers. Sensory-wise expect a sweet, airy chocolate mousse layer with a satiny mouthfeel, a crunchy chocolate crumb middle, and a light sweet whipped topping; textures contrast between creamy and crumbly. Rituals around it are casual — grabbed for movie nights, cooled in the fridge before serving, or split between kids after a weekend outing. With 460 calories and 39 g of sugar per 4.5 oz cup, it reads as an indulgent, convenience-driven treat rather than a health-forward choice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 parfait
Servings per Container: 1
Calories460
% Daily Value*
Total Fat29g37%
Saturated Fat22g110%
Cholesterol20mg7%
Sodium220mg10%
Total Carbohydrate48g17%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars39g
Added Sugars39g78%
Protein3g
* 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

WATER,, SUGAR,, CREAM, CHEESE, (MILK,, CREAM,, SALT,, CAROB, BEAN, GUM,, CHEESE, CULTURE),, HIGH, FRUCTOSE, CORN, SYRUP,, HYDROGENATED, COCONUT, OIL,, HYDROGENATED, PALM, KERNEL, OIL,, COCOA, ALKALI, PROCESSED,, ENRICHED, UNBLEACHED, WHEAT, FLOUR, (WHEAT, FLOUR,, NIACIN,, REDUCED, IRON,, THIAMINE, MONONITRATE,, RIBOFLAVIN,, FOLIC, ACID),, MARGARINE, (PALM, OIL,, WATER,, SOYBEAN, OIL,, SALT,, MONO, AND, DIGLYCERIDES,, COLORED, WITH, [ANNATTO],, TO, PRESERVE, FRESHNESS, [CALCIUM, DISODIUM, EDTA],, ARTIFICIAL, FLAVOR,, VITAMIN, A, PALMITATE),, CONTAINS, LESS, THAN, 2%, OF, THE, FOLLOWING:, CHOCOLATE, SANDWICH, COOKIE, PIECES, (ENRICHED, UNBLEACHED, WHEAT, FLOUR, [, FLOUR,, NIACIN,, REDUCED, IRON,, THIAMINE, MONONITRATE,, RIBOFLAVIN,, FOLIC, ACID],, SUGAR,, PALM, OIL,, COCOA, ALKALI, PROCESSED,, SOYBEAN, AND/OR, CANOLA, OIL,, INVERT, SUGAR,, LEAVENING, [BAKING, SODA, AND/OR, CALCIUM, PHOSPHATE],, SOY, LECITHIN,, SALT,, CHOCOLATE,, NATURAL, FLAVOR),, VEGETABLE, SHORTENING, (PALM, OIL,, MONO, AND, DIGLYCERIDES,, POLYSORBATE, 60),, CORN, SYRUP,, SOYBEAN, OIL,, PALM, OIL,, MODIFIED, CORN, STARCH,, SODIUM, CASEINATE,, CELLULOSE, GEL,, COLORED, WITH, (CARAMEL, COLOR,, BETA, CAROTENE),, SALT,, CORN, FLOUR,, SORBITAN, MONOSTEARATE,, POLYSORBATE, 60,, CHOCOLATE, LIQUOR,, MONOGLYCERIDES,, CARBOHYDRATE, GUM,, WHEY,, SOY, LECITHIN,, NATURAL, FLAVOR,, CELLULOSE, GUM,, GUAR, GUM,, BAKING, SODA,, POLYSORBATE, 80,, CITRIC, ACID..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Canola oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Mono and diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Soy lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • Polysorbate 60 - Processed emulsifier
  • Polysorbate 80 - Processed emulsifier
  • Sorbitan monostearate - Processed emulsifier
  • Calcium disodium EDTA - Synthetic preservative
  • Red 40 - Artificial coloring
  • Annatto - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo PreservativeNo Additive

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?

The product contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (high fructose corn syrup, hydrogenated oils, emulsifiers, modified starches, artificial flavor, caramel color), consistent with an ultra-processed food classification.

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Common Questions about Chocolate Mousse Parfait Cups

The Chocolate Mousse Parfait Cup can be a delightful treat, but calling it 'healthy' depends on your perspective! With 460 calories and a good amount of added sugars (39g), it's more of an indulgence than a health food. If you're looking for a sweet pick-me-up, it might fit the bill, but it’s definitely not a daily staple if you're counting calories or sugar.

Perfect For

movie-night
weekend-brunch
party-dessert

Vibe:

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