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Talenti Gelato, Belgian Milk Chocolate
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Talenti Gelato, Belgian Milk Chocolate

Talenti
16 foz
Available at Foodtown
220
Calories
4g
Protein
29g
Sugars
45mg
Sodium
28
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Talenti Gelato Belgian Milk Chocolate is a premium frozen dessert you’d spot in the supermarket’s frozen aisle, usually on a shelf with other artisanal pints and premium ice creams rather than the value brands. You might see it near other Talenti flavors, gelatos, and gourmet ice cream brands or alongside specialty desserts and frozen novelties. It suits treat-driven shopping trips — think movie nights, weekend desserts, or celebrations where a small indulgence is appropriate — and is often chosen for after-dinner spooning or shared scoops at casual gatherings. The brand positions itself as upscale and craft-focused: imported Belgian chocolate, slow-cook language, glass-like clear jars, and “Non-GMO Ingredients” messaging signal a foodie, health-aware, and millennial-targeted audience that values ingredient storytelling and premium experiences. Labels lean on natural-sounding claims (fresh milk, pure cane sugar, no high-fructose corn syrup) and transparent packaging, but it is not organic certified and lacks child-oriented branding. In plain terms, this is a processed frozen dairy dessert made from milk, cream, eggs and added sugars with small amounts of chocolate and common stabilizers/emulsifiers. Sensory notes: dense, velvety gelato texture with a rich milk-chocolate flavor, a glossy chocolate ribbon or wafers melted into a compact pint; the jar-style packaging invites the ritual of scooping back into bowls or straight from the container. People often buy it as a convenient, ready-to-serve dessert for small groups or as a comforting solo treat, tapping into both grocery convenience culture and an appetite for premium everyday indulgence.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.5 cup
Servings per Container: 4
Calories220
% Daily Value*
Total Fat9g12%
Saturated Fat6g30%
Cholesterol90mg30%
Sodium45mg2%
Total Carbohydrate30g11%
Total Sugars29g
Protein4g
* 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

Milk,, Sugar,, Cream,, Egg, Yolks,, Egg, Whites,, Dextrose,, Less, than, 2%, of:, Chocolate,, Cocoa, Processed, with, Alkali,, Cocoa, Butter,, Tara, Gum,, Carob, Bean, Gum,, Soy, Lecithin,, Vanilla, Extract..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
No Emulsifier

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains added sugars, dextrose, emulsifiers/stabilizers (tara gum, carob bean gum, soy lecithin) and processed chocolate ingredients, consistent with ultra-processed formulations.

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Common Questions about Talenti Gelato, Belgian Milk Chocolate

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! This gelato is rich and indulgent, with 220 calories and 29 grams of sugar per serving. If you're looking for a treat, it hits the spot, but if you're counting calories or sugar, you might want to enjoy it in moderation.

Perfect For

movie-night
weekend-brunch
game-day-prep

Vibe:

indulgentcomfortingluxuriousnostalgic
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