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Pepperidge Farm Milano Cookies, Raspberry
Snacks, Chips & Dips
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Pepperidge Farm Milano Cookies, Raspberry

Pepperidge Farm®
7 oz
Available at Foodtown
130
Calories
1g
Protein
9g
Sugars
35mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
65
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Pepperidge Farm Milano Cookies, Raspberry (7 oz) are a packaged, indulgent snack you’ll find tucked in the cookie and cracker aisle next to other premium branded cookies, biscotti and sandwich cookies — sometimes in endcap displays near coffee or tea. The packaging is a small branded bag marketed as a gourmet treat, leaning on Pepperidge Farm’s heritage bakery image and language about ‘gourmet’ and ‘bakers’ care.’ This product is positioned for adults seeking a little luxury or a kid-friendly treat for lunchboxes; marketing emphasizes ‘me-time’ moments — after work, during TV or a quiet coffee break — rather than sports or travel. The label carries common modern cues like “made from” ingredient listings and “natural flavors,” but there is no organic certification or overt health claim; it trades on a premium, slightly nostalgic brand identity rather than a health halo. In plain processing terms, these are a highly processed packaged cookie: refined flours, added sugars, industrial vegetable oils (including hydrogenated forms), emulsifiers and flavorings combine to create a long-shelf-life product. Sensory experience: two thin, crisp buttery cookies sandwich a ribbon of semi-sweet chocolate and raspberry-flavored filling, offering a contrast of snap, smooth chocolate and fruity sweetness. Rituals include pairing with tea or coffee, a single-cookie indulgence at night, sharing at small gatherings, or slipping one into a lunchbox. The product reads as a convenient, indulgent snack that fits everyday American grocery culture of accessible treats with a premium spin.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2.0
Servings per Container: 8
Calories130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat7g9%
Saturated Fat4g20%
Cholesterol5mg2%
Sodium35mg2%
Total Carbohydrate15g5%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars9g
Added Sugars8g16%
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, KERNEL,, PALM, 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,, DEHYDRATED, RASPBERRIES,, SALT,, NATURAL, FLAVORS,, BAKING, SODA,, SOY, LECITHIN,, MILKFAT,, NONFAT, MILK., CONTAINS:, WHEAT,, EGGS,, SOY,, MILK..

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 flours, added sugars, industrial vegetable oils (including hydrogenated oil), emulsifiers and flavorings indicative of ultra-processed formulation and long shelf-life manufacturing.

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Common Questions about Pepperidge Farm Milano Cookies, Raspberry

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! These cookies are a sweet treat with a mix of ingredients that includes enriched wheat flour, sugar, and semi-sweet chocolate. While they can be enjoyed as part of a balanced diet, they’re not exactly a health food — think of them more as an indulgent snack rather than a nutritious powerhouse.

Perfect For

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back-to-school
road-trip

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