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Mini Vanilla Coconut Ice Cream Sandwich, 18.4 FZ
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📊 NOVA 4🌱 Vegan🥛 Dairy-Free🌿 Organic

Mini Vanilla Coconut Ice Cream Sandwich, 18.4 FZ

SO DELICIOUS
Available at Whole Foods
100
Calories
1g
Protein
7g
Sugars
30mg
Sodium
0.99g
Fiber
54
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd find these in the freezer aisle as a box of mini vanilla coconut ice cream sandwiches — a grab-and-go, kid-friendly treat for summer picnics, movie nights, or packed lunches. They feel nostalgic and indulgent with a plant-based twist; the ultra-creamy center and crisp wafer are achieved with industrial ingredients like gums, tapioca syrup, processed cocoa and natural flavors, which point to ultra-processed manufacturing and a stable, long-shelf-life texture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 SANDWICH
Servings per Container: 8
Calories100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat4g5%
Saturated Fat3.5g18%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium30mg1%
Total Carbohydrate14g5%
Dietary Fiber0.99g4%
Total Sugars7g
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

NON-DAIRY, FROZEN, DESSERT, (ORGANIC, COCONUTMILK, [FILTERED, WATER,, ORGANIC, COCONUT],, ORGANIC, CANE, SUGAR,, ORGANIC, COCONUT, OIL,, ORGANIC, TAPIOCA, SYRUP,, PEA, PROTEIN,, LOCUST, BEAN, GUM,, GUAR, GUM,, NATURAL, FLAVOR,, VANILLA, BEAN), WAFER, (WHEAT, FLOUR,, CANE, SUGAR,, PALM, OIL,, ORGANIC, BROWN, RICE, SYRUP,, CARAMEL, COLOR,, BAKING, SODA,, SUNFLOWER, LECITHIN,, COCOA, [PROCESSED, WITH, ALKALI],, SALT,, NATURAL, VANILLA, FLAVOR)..

Flagged Ingredients:

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

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (gums, tapioca syrup, processed cocoa, natural flavors, emulsifiers) and is a ready-to-eat packaged product; despite organic components, formulation and processing are characteristic of ultra-processed foods (NOVA 4).

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Common Questions about Mini Vanilla Coconut Ice Cream Sandwich, 18.4 FZ

Well, 'healthy' can mean different things to different people! This sandwich is plant-based, dairy-free, and made with organic ingredients, which is a plus for many. However, it does have some sugar and isn’t particularly high in protein or fiber, so it's best enjoyed as an occasional treat rather than a health food staple.

Perfect For

movie-night
back-to-school
road-trip
game-day-prep

Vibe:

nostalgicindulgentconvenientcomforting
$6.59
per package