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8" Baked NASA Pumpkin Pie
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8" Baked NASA Pumpkin Pie

Table Talk Pies
22 oz
Available at Foodtown
270
Calories
5g
Protein
3g
Sugars
260mg
Sodium
3g
Fiber
55
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Table Talk Pies 8" Baked NASA Pumpkin Pie is a ready-to-serve, mass-market pumpkin pie you’d typically find in the supermarket bakery or refrigerated dessert aisle, often shelved near other seasonal pies, decorated cakes, and prepackaged desserts. The 22 oz pie comes in a classic disposable foil pan with a printed cardboard sleeve that leans into convenience and holiday tradition. It’s marketed as a value-minded, nostalgic choice for shoppers who want the look and flavor of a classic pumpkin pie without baking from scratch. Label cues include “No sugar added” and a sustainability note about recovered fiber in the packaging; there are no organic or “all-natural” certifications and no child-focused cartooning. Sensory-wise the pie presents a smooth, custard-like pumpkin filling with a lightly spiced profile and a tender, oil-based crust; the mouthfeel is slightly different from a scratch-made pie because of sugar alcohol (maltitol), non-sugar sweetener (sucralose), stabilizers and emulsifiers that create a stable, sliceable texture. Typical rituals: buy for Thanksgiving or other holiday meals, heat a slice briefly or serve chilled with whipped cream, and bring to potlucks or family dinners for a quick centerpiece dessert. Brand positioning is mainstream and practical—aimed at busy families and shoppers seeking affordable, time-saving solutions and familiar seasonal flavors rather than artisanal or small-batch credibility. Processing context: this is a highly processed, shelf-stable/refrigerated bakery item made with multiple industrial ingredients and preservatives to extend shelf life and ensure consistent texture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.2
Servings per Container: 5
Calories270
% Daily Value*
Total Fat13g17%
Saturated Fat6g30%
Cholesterol30mg10%
Sodium260mg11%
Total Carbohydrate43g16%
Dietary Fiber3g11%
Total Sugars3g
Protein5g
* 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

Pumpkin,, Water,, Wheat, Flour,, Vegetable, Oil, (Palm, and/or, Soybean, Oil),, Maltitol,, Whole, Eggs,, Contains, Less, than, 2%, of, the, Following:, Nonfat, Milk,, Whole, Milk,, Dairy, Whey,, Food, Starch-Modified,, Salt,, Spices,, Butter,, Mono-, and, Diglycerides,, Sorbic, Acid,, Citric, Acid,, Carob, Bean, Gum,, Carageenan,, Potassium, Chloride,, Xanthan, Gum,, Baking, Soda,, Sucralose,, Potassium, Sorbate, and, Sodium, Propionate, (Preservatives)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Mono- and Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Sorbic Acid - Synthetic preservative
  • Potassium Sorbate - Synthetic preservative
  • Sodium Propionate - Synthetic preservative
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo Preservative

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 reformulated ingredients (maltitol, sucralose), emulsifiers, stabilizers, modified starch, and preservatives—characteristic of ultra-processed foods designed for long shelf life and consistent texture.

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Common Questions about 8" Baked NASA Pumpkin Pie

The term 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, right? This pie has a decent balance of flavors and isn't overly sugary, but with ingredients like vegetable oil and preservatives, it’s more of an indulgent treat than a health food. If you're looking for a dessert that won't derail your diet too much, it could fit the bill, but it's not exactly a superfood.

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