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Stella D'oro Cookies, Lady Stella Assortment
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Stella D'oro Cookies, Lady Stella Assortment

Stella D'oro®
10 oz
Available at Foodtown
120
Calories
1g
Protein
7g
Sugars
65mg
Sodium
86
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Stella D'oro Cookies, Lady Stella Assortment arrives as a colorful, nostalgia-forward cookie assortment that you’ll spot in the cookie and cracker aisle, often shelved near other packaged biscuits, tea cookies, and breakfast cookies — sometimes adjacent to coffee and giftable sweet trays. Ideal for casual entertaining, afternoon tea, weekend brunch spreads, school lunchboxes, or as an easy grab for movie-night snacking, the 10 oz package positions itself as a convenient, shareable treat. The brand leans on an old‑world Italian bakery heritage — “Stella D’oro” evokes tradition and family recipes — and is marketed toward shoppers seeking a familiar, homey indulgence: parents buying for kids, hosts assembling dessert trays, and older shoppers who remember the brand. The label typically emphasizes bakery-style taste and variety rather than health credentials; there are no organic or clean‑label certifications, and claims such as “Italian touch” or “famous recipe” function as comfort cues while the ingredient list contains artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives. Processing context: these are factory-made, highly processed cookies with emulsifiers, colorants, and shelf‑life extenders to keep the assortment uniform and stable. Sensory details: a mix of small butter-forward and cocoa cookies, some with icing and crunchy sprinkles, offering a crisp, slightly crumbly bite and quick melt of sugar on the palate; packaging is a printed sleeve/box or sealed bag meant for counter display, and the ritual is casual — set them on a platter with coffee, tuck a few into lunchboxes, or sprinkle onto dessert boards for color and crunch.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 3.0
Servings per Container: 11
Calories120
% Daily Value*
Total Fat4g5%
Saturated Fat2g10%
Cholesterol5mg2%
Sodium65mg3%
Total Carbohydrate19g7%
Total Sugars7g
Added Sugars7g14%
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,, THIAMINE, MONONITRATE,, RIBOFLAVIN,, FOLIC, ACID),, SUGAR,, PALM, OIL,, COCOA, PROCESSED, WITH, ALKALI,, EGGS,, INVERT, SYRUP,, SOY, FLOUR,, CORNSTARCH,, SALT,, BAKING, SODA,, DEXTROSE,, SODIUM, ALUMINUM, PHOSPHATE,, NATURAL, AND, ARTIFICIAL, FLAVORING,, YELLOW, 5,, AMMONIUM, BICARBONATE,, CARAMEL, COLOR,, ORANGE, OIL,, TITANIUM, DIOXIDE, (FOR, COLOR),, CALCIUM, PROPIONATE, TO, EXTEND, FRESHNESS,, CITRIC, ACID,, RED, 3,, MODIFIED, SOY, PROTEIN,, CARNAUBA, WAX,, BLUE, 1,, RED, 40,, FD&C, YELLOW, 5,, FD&C, YELLOW, 6,, CONFECTIONER'S, GLAZE,, YELLOW, 6,, SOY, LECITHIN., 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
  • Red 3 - Artificial coloring
  • Blue 1 - Artificial coloring
  • Red 40 - Artificial coloring
  • FD&C Yellow 5 - Artificial coloring
  • FD&C 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 product contains refined flours and sugars, industrially produced oils, multiple additives (colorants, preservatives, emulsifiers, artificial flavors), and shelf-stability processing typical of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Stella D'oro Cookies, Lady Stella Assortment

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! The Lady Stella Assortment cookies have a moderate amount of sugar and fat, making them a fun treat rather than a health food. If you're looking for a quick snack or dessert, they're a delightful option, but if you're focusing on a nutrient-dense diet, you might want to enjoy these in moderation.

Perfect For

movie-night
weekend-brunch
back-to-school

Vibe:

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