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Stella D'oro® Almond Toast Crunchy Coffee Treats Cookies, 6.6 Oz
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Stella D'oro® Almond Toast Crunchy Coffee Treats Cookies, 6.6 Oz

Stella D'oro®
6.60 oz
Available at Foodtown
100
Calories
2g
Protein
11g
Sugars
80mg
Sodium
54
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Stella D'oro Almond Toast Crunchy Coffee Treats are a small-box cookie found in the cookie and cracker aisle, often shelved near biscotti, packaged coffee snacks, and breakfast biscuits in the grocery store. Store placement: next to specialty cookies and morning accompaniments for coffee. Occasions: these bite-sized almond-flavored rounds are aimed at coffee breaks, casual weekend brunches, and afternoon tea or snack moments. Brand positioning: Stella D'oro trades on nostalgic Italian-American bakery imagery — a legacy brand dating to the 1930s that markets itself as an authentic, homey complement to coffee; the target demographic skews adult shoppers looking for a slightly indulgent, traditional accompaniment to their coffee ritual. Label characteristics: packaging leans on classic, slightly premium bakery cues but carries no organic certification and includes modest ‘‘natural and artificial flavoring’’ language; there are light health-halo cues (almonds, eggs) but also visible ingredient declarations of added colors and preservatives. Processing context: these cookies are a processed bakery product with refined ingredients and several additives and preservatives to extend shelf life and maintain texture. Sensory details: expect a crisp, crunchy texture with a sweet, toasted almond aroma, a slightly sandy crumb from enriched bleached flour and sugar, and thin, brittle snap ideal for dunking; the box is shelf-stable, small and resealable by tab or not, encouraging ritual use with a morning cup of coffee or a communal cookie plate. Overall, the product fits into American grocery culture as a convenient, nostalgic coffee companion — familiar, sweet, and ready-to-eat.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2
Servings per Container: 6
Calories100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1g1%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Cholesterol15mg5%
Sodium80mg3%
Total Carbohydrate0g0%
Total Sugars11g
Added Sugars11g22%
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

INGREDIENTS:, ENRICHED, BLEACHED, WHEAT, FLOUR, (WHEAT, FLOUR,, NIACIN,, REDUCED, IRON,, THIAMINE, MONONITRATE,, RIBOFLAVIN,, FOLIC, ACID),, SUGAR,, INVERT, SYRUP,, EGGS,, ALMONDS,, CONTAINS, 2%, OR, LESS, OF:, BAKING, SODA,, SODIUM, ALUMINUM, PHOSPHATE,, SALT,, CALCIUM, PROPIONATE, (PRESERVATIVE),, ARTIFICIAL, COLORS, (YELLOW, 5,, YELLOW, 6),, SOY, LECITHIN,, BENZALDEHYDE,, NATURAL, AND, ARTIFICIAL, FLAVORING., CONTAINS:, WHEAT,, TREE, NUTS, (ALMONDS),, EGG,, SOY..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • Calcium Propionate - Synthetic preservative
  • Yellow 5 - Artificial coloring
  • Yellow 6 - Artificial coloring
No EmulsifierNo PreservativeNo Additive

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/enriched flour, high levels of added sugars and invert syrup, artificial colors, preservatives, and flavorings — characteristic of ultra-processed foods (NOVA 4).

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Common Questions about Stella D'oro® Almond Toast Crunchy Coffee Treats Cookies, 6.6 Oz

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit of a slippery slope, can't it? These cookies are certainly a tasty treat, but they do have added sugars and preservatives. If you're looking for an everyday snack, you might want to balance them with more nutrient-dense options.

Perfect For

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Vibe:

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