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Smucker's Topping, Marshmallow
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Smucker's Topping, Marshmallow

Smucker's
12.25 oz
Available at Foodtown
120
Calories
0g
Protein
25g
Sugars
10mg
Sodium
31
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Smucker's Topping, Marshmallow is a sweet, spoonable dessert topping you’ll usually find in the ice cream and dessert toppings aisle, shelved alongside hot fudge, caramel sauces, and novelty sundae toppings. It’s the kind of item shoppers reach for when assembling ice-cream sundaes, quick dessert fixes, or festive bake-station spreads. Packaged in a 12.25-ounce resealable container, the glossy off-white topping reads as familiar and approachable on shelf — Smucker’s branding evokes a long-standing American pantry name aimed at families and home bakers. The label pronounces “artificially flavored” and lists typical confectionery additives; there are no organic or natural-certification claims, and small-print color and preservative ingredients hint at industrial processing rather than artisanal preparation. Texture is thick, fluffy and slightly sticky — spoonable like marshmallow cream or fluff — designed to glide over hot brownies, pancakes, or a bowl of ice cream and to hold peaks when spread. Sensory cues include a sweet, vanilla-marshmallow aroma, bright glossy sheen, and a sugary mouth-coating sweetness; Blue 2 Lake suggests occasional tinted varieties for seasonal decorating. The product fits into quick, convenience-focused rituals: slathering a brownie at a kid’s birthday, topping a sundae for a movie night, or adding a gooey layer to a tray of bars for holiday parties. In plain processing terms, it’s a highly processed confection: made from concentrated sweeteners, modified starches, artificial flavors, colors and preservatives to ensure stable texture, long shelf life and consistent sweetness. Smucker’s positions this as an easy, nostalgic indulgence for consumers seeking simple dessert solutions.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2.0 tbsp
Servings per Container: 8
Calories120
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium10mg0%
Total Carbohydrate29g11%
Total Sugars25g
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

High, Fructose, Corn, Syrup,, Corn, Syrup,, Sugar,, Water,, Modified, Corn, Starch,, Contains, 2%, Or, Less, Of:, Cellulose, Gel,, Titanium, Dioxide, (color),, Artificial, Flavor,, Cellulose, Gum,, Potassium, Sorbate, (preservative),, Blue, 2, Lake..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Potassium Sorbate - Synthetic preservative
  • Titanium Dioxide - Artificial coloring
  • Blue 2 Lake - Artificial coloring
No 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 industrial ingredients and additives (high fructose corn syrup, modified starch, artificial flavors, colors, and preservatives) and is formulated for long shelf life and consistent sensory properties, characteristic of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Smucker's Topping, Marshmallow

The Marshmallow Topping is definitely a sweet treat, but calling it 'healthy' is a stretch. It packs in 25 grams of sugar per serving, which can be a lot if you're watching your sugar intake. Think of it as a delicious indulgence rather than a health food!

Perfect For

movie-night
holiday-baking
weekend-brunch

Vibe:

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