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Pepperidge Farm Milano Cookies, Orange
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Pepperidge Farm Milano Cookies, Orange

Pepperidge Farm®
7 oz
Available at Foodtown
130
Calories
1g
Protein
9g
Sugars
30mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
63
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Pepperidge Farm® Milano Cookies, Orange (7 oz) sit in the grocery cookie and snack aisle near other premium cookies, butter cookies, biscotti and tea-time biscuits — often displayed alongside other Pepperidge Farm varieties and impulse snack shelf items. They are marketed as a small, slightly upscale indulgence for moments of "me-time": an afternoon tea accompaniment, a movie-night treat, a post-dinner nibble or a lunchbox dessert for older kids. The brand positioning leans on heritage bakery craft and quiet indulgence: Pepperidge Farm presents Milano as a gourmet, adult-oriented cookie rather than a brightly colored children’s snack, appealing to shoppers seeking a familiar, slightly sophisticated sweet. Packaging copy emphasizes "carefully selected, quality ingredients" and artisan baking craft, but the label does not make organic, whole-grain, or explicit health claims; it does include typical ingredient and allergen statements and a "contains" line. The ingredient list shows refined/enriched flour, sugar, vegetable oils (including palm and hydrogenated soybean), processed chocolate and added flavors — indicating an industrial baking process rather than a home-style recipe. Sensory notes: two thin, crisp, buttery cookies cradle a glossy orange-infused chocolate filling — a balance of snap, melt and bright citrus lift; servings come in a 7 oz bag of multiple cookies, meant to be eaten straight from the pack or with coffee or tea. Rituals include sharing at gatherings, a solitary late-night break, or pairing with warm beverages; the product reads as a convenient, shareable, slightly luxurious treat produced by large-scale food manufacturing.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2.0
Servings per Container: 8
Calories130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat7g9%
Saturated Fat4g20%
Cholesterol5mg2%
Sodium30mg1%
Total Carbohydrate15g5%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars9g
Added Sugars9g18%
Protein1g
* 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

MADE, FROM:, ENRICHED, WHEAT, FLOUR, (FLOUR,, NIACIN,, REDUCED, IRON,, THIAMINE, MONONITRATE,, RIBOFLAVIN,, FOLIC, ACID),, SUGAR,, VEGETABLE, OILS, (PALM,, PALM, KERNEL, AND/OR, SOYBEAN, AND, HYDROGENATED, SOYBEAN),, SEMI, SWEET, CHOCOLATE, (SUGAR,, CHOCOLATE,, CHOCOLATE, PROCESSED, WITH, ALKALI,, COCOA, BUTTER,, MILKFAT,, SOY, LECITHIN,, VANILLA, EXTRACT),, EGGS,, CONTAINS, 2%, OR, LESS, OF:, CORNSTARCH,, SALT,, NATURAL, FLAVORS,, BAKING, SODA,, SOY, LECITHIN,, MILKFAT,, NONFAT, MILK., CONTAINS:, EGGS,, WHEAT,, MILK,, SOY..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • soybean - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • soy lecithin - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

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?

Contains refined/enriched flour, added sugars, industrial vegetable oils (including hydrogenated fats), processed chocolate and flavorings, indicating formulation and processing typical of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Pepperidge Farm Milano Cookies, Orange

Well, calling Milano Cookies 'healthy' is a bit subjective! They can be a delightful treat in moderation, especially when you’re craving something sweet. With 130 calories and 9 grams of sugar per serving, they’re more of an indulgence than a health food. But hey, if you're enjoying them as part of a balanced diet, why not?

Perfect For

movie-night
road-trip
back-to-school

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