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Pillsbury Frosting, Fluffy Vanilla Marshmallow
Cooking & Baking
📊 NOVA 4🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free

Pillsbury Frosting, Fluffy Vanilla Marshmallow

Pillsbury
12 oz
Available at Foodtown
100
Calories
0g
Protein
13g
Sugars
25mg
Sodium
83
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Pillsbury Frosting, Fluffy Vanilla Marshmallow is a ready-to-use tub of whipped vanilla icing positioned squarely in the baking aisle, shelved alongside cake mixes, decorating supplies, canned frostings and sprinkles. The 12-ounce plastic tub with a resealable lid is made for last-minute decorating and quick touch-ups — a grab by shoppers assembling birthday cakes, school cupcakes or holiday cookies. This product fits occasions that prioritize speed and celebration: birthday parties, holiday baking sessions and any home baking moment when convenience matters. Pillsbury trades on a long-standing American bakery heritage, appealing to families and home bakers who value nostalgia, simplicity and a recognizable brand name; marketing leans into approachable, kid-friendly fun rather than artisanal craftsmanship. Label claims are modest and consumer-facing: the tub highlights gluten-free and kosher attributes while otherwise relying on classic branding and promises of light, airy texture; there are no organic or natural-only certifications, and flavors and colors are a mix of natural and artificial. In plain terms this is a highly processed, industrially formulated topping made from refined sugars, emulsified oils and multiple stabilizers and preservatives. Sensory notes: the frosting spreads silky and light, with a whipped marshmallow sweetness and a pillowy mouthfeel; included candy bits add sporadic crunchy candy sugar pops and bright color. Ritual use is tactile and social — spooning, spreading, piping around cupcakes, crumb-coating layer cakes, or topping brownies — then resealing and refrigerating for up to two weeks. It is convenience-driven, celebratory, and designed to make home baking faster and more colorful.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2
Servings per Container: 14
Calories100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat5g6%
Saturated Fat2.5g13%
Sodium25mg1%
Total Carbohydrate15g5%
Total Sugars13g
Added Sugars13g26%
Protein0g
* 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:, Sugar,, Palm, Oil,, Water,, Corn, Syrup,, Corn, Starch,, Canola, Oil,, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of:, Mono, and, Diglycerides,, Natural, and, Artificial, Flavors,, Modified, Corn, Starch,, Cellulose, Gel,, Artificial, Color., Salt,, Propylene, Glycol, Monostearate,, Carrageenan,, Polysorbate, 80,, Potassium, Sorbate, (Preservative),, Cellulose, Gum, ,, Citric, Acid,, Sodium, Stearoyl, Lactylate,, Antioxidants, (Ascorbyl, Palmitate,, Mixed, Tocopherols,, Chamomile, and, Rosemary, Extracts),, Soy, Lecithin., Candy, Bits:, Sugar,, Vegetable, Oil, (Palm, and, Palm, Kernel),, Modified, Corn, Starch,, Soy, Lecithin,, Yellow, 5,, Carnauba, Wax,, Yellow, 6,, Blue, 1,, Red, 40..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Canola Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Palm Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Mono and Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • Polysorbate 80 - Processed emulsifier
  • Potassium Sorbate - Synthetic preservative
  • Yellow 5 - Artificial coloring
  • Yellow 6 - Artificial coloring
  • Blue 1 - Artificial coloring
  • Red 40 - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo PreservativeNo Additive

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains refined sugars, refined vegetable oils, multiple emulsifiers, stabilizers, artificial colors and preservatives, consistent with ultra-processed foods (NOVA 4).

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Common Questions about Pillsbury Frosting, Fluffy Vanilla Marshmallow

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! If you're looking for a treat to top off your cake, this frosting brings the sweetness with 13 grams of added sugar per serving. It’s not exactly a health food, but in moderation, it can definitely be part of a fun dessert experience!

Perfect For

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