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Pepperidge Farm Milano Double Milk Chocolate Cookies
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📊 NOVA 4

Pepperidge Farm Milano Double Milk Chocolate Cookies

Pepperidge Farm®
7.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
130
Calories
2g
Protein
9g
Sugars
40mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
59
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Pepperidge Farm Milano Double Milk Chocolate Cookies are presented as an elegant, shareable snack: a slender 7.5-ounce package containing about 15 delicate sandwich cookies, each with a crisp, lightly sweet biscuit encasing a thick layer of milk chocolate. You’ll find them in the cookie and sweet snacks aisle, often shelved near other premium packaged cookies, biscotti, shortbread, and alongside coffee and tea displays that encourage pairing. These cookies fit a variety of shopping occasions — from picking up a small hostess gift for a book club or bring-to-work treat, to grabbing something for an afternoon coffee break, movie night, or a holiday cookie platter. Brand positioning leans toward an adult, quality-focused shopper: Pepperidge Farm markets Milano as a slightly upscale, thoughtfully crafted indulgence rather than a kid-focused novelty. Packaging and copy emphasize craftsmanship (“crafted with care”) and indulgence, but there are no organic, non-GMO, or health certification claims; ingredient statements include “natural flavor” and standard allergen notes. On the label you’ll see classic marketing cues (elegant photography, emphasis on chocolate) that create a premium halo despite being a mass-produced product. Sensory detail: the cookie offers a crisp snap, finely textured biscuit, and a creamy, melt-forward milk chocolate center — a small ritual of pairing with coffee, tea, or even a glass of dessert wine. In plain terms this is a highly-processed commercial baked good made from refined wheat flour, added sugars, emulsifiers and hydrogenated/processed vegetable oils, sold as a convenient, indulgent packaged treat.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 oz
Servings per Container: 8
Calories130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat4g20%
Cholesterol5mg2%
Sodium40mg2%
Total Carbohydrate17g6%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars9g
Added Sugars8g16%
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

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

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, hydrogenated/processed vegetable oils, emulsifiers (soy lecithin), flavorings and other industrial ingredients typical of ultraprocessed foods, placing it in NOVA group 4.

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Common Questions about Pepperidge Farm Milano Double Milk Chocolate Cookies

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! Milano cookies can certainly fit into a balanced diet, especially if you’re looking for a sweet treat to enjoy with coffee or tea. Just remember, they’re not exactly a superfood — they have added sugars and aren’t high in fiber or protein.

Perfect For

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