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Palermo 7 Inch Lemon Coconut Cake
Bakery
📊 NOVA 4

Palermo 7 Inch Lemon Coconut Cake

Palermo Bakery
30 oz
Available at Foodtown
320
Calories
2g
Protein
19g
Sugars
210mg
Sodium
121
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Palermo Bakery’s 7-Inch Lemon Coconut Cake is presented as an everyday celebratory cake you might grab on impulse. In a typical supermarket you’d find it in the refrigerated bakery or chilled-dessert section—stacked near other pre-packaged layer cakes, cheesecake wedges, tub frostings and boxed party cakes—and sometimes placed in freezer aisles alongside other packaged desserts. It suits quick occasions: last-minute birthday celebrations, weekend brunches, or an easy dessert for holiday gatherings. The brand leans on value-minded, family-friendly positioning: Palermo Bakery is recognized for affordable, ready-made bakery items aimed at budget-conscious shoppers and parents seeking convenient party solutions rather than artisanal craft baking. Labels often emphasize flavor names and serving size rather than health claims; you’ll see bright product photography and serving suggestions rather than organic or “natural” certification, and kid-friendly cues like frosting-heavy presentation rather than nutritional callouts. The ingredient list reads like a modern factory-made cake — multiple emulsifiers, hydrogenated fats, modified starches and preservatives — indicating substantial industrial processing. Sensory-wise expect a sweet, soft yellow crumb with a dense, moist texture, a thick sweet frosting that spreads smoothly, and a pronounced sweet-citrus and coconut aroma produced by flavorings; the cake is sold in a clear plastic clamshell or tub-style package intended for immediate serving, slicing and sharing. Rituals around it are casual: cutting into it for a small party, bringing it to potlucks, or pairing a slice with coffee. It’s less about baking tradition and more about convenience, consistent sweetness, and festive presentation.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 slice
Servings per Container: 10
Calories320
% Daily Value*
Total Fat17g22%
Saturated Fat8g40%
Cholesterol40mg13%
Sodium210mg9%
Total Carbohydrate37g13%
Total Sugars19g
Added Sugars18g36%
Protein2g
* 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

Frosting, (Water,, Sugar,, Hydrogenated, Palm, Kernel, Oil,, Dextrose,, Sodium, Caseinate,, Contains, Less, than, 2%, of, the, Following:, Citric, Acid,, Polysorbate, 80,, Salt,, Xanthan, Gum,, Polysorbate, 60,, Carbohydrate, Gum,, Polyglycerol, Esters, of, Fatty, Acids,, Potassium, Sorbate,, Mono, and, Diglycerides),, Vanilla, Cake, (Sugar,, Enriched, Wheat, Flour, Bleached, [Flour,, Niacin,, Iron,, Thiamine, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid],, Food, Starch, Modified,, Soybean, Oil,, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of:, Defatted, Soy, Flour,, Eggs,, Leavening, [Baking, Soda,, Sodium, Aluminum, Phosphate],, Mono-, and, Diglycerides,, Natural, and, Artificial, Flavor,, Propylene, Glycol, Mono-and, Diesters, of, Fatty, Acids,, Salt,, Sodium, Stearoyl, Lactylate,, Vital, Wheat, Gluten,, Whey),, Eggs,, Soybean, Oil,, Water,, Cocoa, Powder,, Flour, (Bleached, Wheat, Flour,, Malted, Barley, Flour,, Niacin,, Iron,, Potassium, Bromate,, Thiamin, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid),, Natural, and, Artificial, Flavor..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Polysorbate 80 - Processed emulsifier
  • Mono and Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Polysorbate 60 - Processed emulsifier
  • Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate - Processed emulsifier
  • Potassium Sorbate - Synthetic preservative
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo Preservative

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—hydrogenated oils, modified starches, emulsifiers, preservatives and artificial flavors—consistent with ultraprocessed foods, so it fits NOVA group 4.

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Common Questions about Palermo 7 Inch Lemon Coconut Cake

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, right? If you’re looking for a delightful treat to enjoy, this cake brings a burst of lemony coconut goodness to the table. However, it does have a higher sugar content, so it's best enjoyed in moderation, especially if you're watching your sugar intake.

Perfect For

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Vibe:

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