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Stella D'Oro Angelica Goodies
Snacks, Chips & Dips
📊 NOVA 4

Stella D'Oro Angelica Goodies

Stella D'oro®
10 oz
Available at Foodtown
0
Calories
1g
Protein
6g
Sugars
45mg
Sodium
56
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Stella D'oro Angelica Goodies are bar-shaped vanilla cookies with a whisper of orange, packaged as a 10 oz retail box often found on the cookie and cracker aisle near biscotti, breakfast cookies, and other coffee-time treats. They’re marketed as an Italian-style bakery snack — a convenient nod to old-world tradition packaged for modern grocery shelves. Shoppers typically pick them up for morning coffee rituals, afternoon breaks, or to add to a cookie plate for casual entertaining. The brand positioning leans on heritage and nostalgia: Stella D'oro emphasizes Italian-American baking roots and positions the product as an affordable, slightly upscale companion to coffee, appealing to adults who enjoy a traditional, familiar cookie and to families who want an everyday treat. The label carries mild health halos and comfort cues — phrases like “Italian touch” and “natural vanilla extract” — but there is no organic certification and the ingredient list includes both natural and artificial flavorings and food colorings, which makes the “natural” cue limited. Visually the box is classic and family-friendly rather than overtly kid-targeted; the presence of Yellow 5 and Yellow 6 adds a brightly colored element. Processing context: these are manufactured bakery cookies with refined flours, added sugars, palm oil, emulsifiers, preservatives and flavorings, consistent with shelf-stable packaged baked goods. Sensory notes: golden, crisp and lightly crumbly texture with a sweet vanilla-orange aroma; a pleasant snap when dunked into coffee. Packaging is a sealed box with an internal plastic bag or tray to keep cookies crisp — ideal for grab-and-go snacking or a small, shareable treat at the coffee table.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0
Servings per Container: 13
Calories0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat2.5g3%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Cholesterol12mg4%
Sodium45mg2%
Total Carbohydrate16g6%
Total Sugars6g
Added Sugars6g12%
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

INGREDIENTS:, BLEACHED, AND, UNBLEACHED, ENRICHED, FLOUR, (WHEAT, FLOUR,, FERROUS, SULFATE,, NIACIN,, REDUCED, IRON,, THIAMINE, MONONITRATE,, RIBOFLAVIN,, FOLIC, ACID),, SUGAR,, PALM, OIL,, EGGS,, DEXTROSE,, NATURAL, VANILLA, EXTRACT,, BAKING, SODA,, SODIUM, ALUMINUM, PHOSPHATE,, SALT,, AMMONIUM, BICARBONATE,, CALCIUM, PROPIONATE, TO, EXTEND, FRESHNESS,, YELLOW, 5,, SOY, LECITHIN,, VANILLIN, (ARTIFICIAL, FLAVORING),, NATURAL, AND, ARTIFICIAL, FLAVORING,, YELLOW, 6., CONTAINS:, WHEAT,, EGGS,, SOY..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • palm oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • soy lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • calcium propionate - Synthetic preservative
  • Yellow 5 - Artificial coloring
  • Yellow 6 - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo 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?

The ingredient list includes refined flours, added sugars, palm oil, emulsifiers, preservatives, artificial colors and flavors, indicating an ultra-processed product consistent with NOVA group 4.

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Common Questions about Stella D'Oro Angelica Goodies

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit of a moving target! These goodies are more of a treat than a health food, with added sugars and preservatives. If you’re looking for a fun snack to enjoy occasionally, they fit the bill, but if you’re after something nutrient-dense, you might want to explore other options.

Perfect For

coffee-break
road-trip
movie-night

Vibe:

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