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Talenti Gelato, Peppermint Bark
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Talenti Gelato, Peppermint Bark

Talenti
16 foz
Available at Foodtown
310
Calories
5g
Protein
36g
Sugars
65mg
Sodium
19
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Talenti Gelato Peppermint Bark is a seasonally flavored, premium frozen dessert you’ll find in the frozen novelty aisle among other artisanal gelatos, pint-style ice creams, and specialty frozen desserts — often shelved near other Talenti flavors and upscale brands rather than mass-market tubs. It suits holiday shopping runs, small-party dessert purchases, and anytime indulgent movie-night treats. As a brand, Talenti positions itself as an elevated, slightly artisanal option: Italian-inspired gelato with clean, minimal packaging and messaging (“Better ingredients make happy spoons”) aimed at adult shoppers who want a treat that feels both premium and accessible. Typical shoppers are millennials and Gen Xers who prize flavor variety, social media-worthy packaging, and a perceived “better-for-you” spin on dessert. Labels emphasize gluten-free and “HFCS free” claims and friendly copy about ingredients, but there’s no organic certification or explicit natural-verification seal. In plain terms the product is processed into a ready-to-eat frozen gelato with added sugars, oils, emulsifiers, and stabilizers (a modern, factory-made frozen dessert). Sensory notes: the gelato is dense and velvety rather than airy, with a cool creamy mouthfeel punctuated by shards of dutched chocolate and a brisk peppermint finish; sweetness is prominent. Packaging is Talenti’s signature clear plastic jar with a domed lid and a simple paper label — designed to be grabbed as a single-serve indulgence or shared at small gatherings. Typical rituals include spooning directly from the jar on a couch during a movie, pairing a scoop with espresso, or serving as a festive dessert at holiday get-togethers.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.67 cup
Servings per Container: 3
Calories310
% Daily Value*
Total Fat15g19%
Saturated Fat9g45%
Cholesterol40mg13%
Sodium65mg3%
Total Carbohydrate38g14%
Total Sugars36g
Added Sugars26g52%
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

No., 23, Ingredients:, Milk,, Sugar,, Cream,, Dutched, Chocolate,, Dextrose,, Oil, (Coconut,, Soybean),, Peppermint, Extract,, Vanilla,, Carob, Gum,, Soy, Lecithin..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo 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 multiple industrial ingredients and additives (dextrose, refined oils, soy lecithin, carob gum) and is formulated as a ready-to-eat frozen dessert, consistent with an ultra-processed classification.

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Common Questions about Talenti Gelato, Peppermint Bark

It really depends on what you’re comparing it to! If you're looking for an indulgent treat, Peppermint Bark can fit the bill. With 310 calories per serving and a good amount of sugar, it’s not exactly a health food, but hey, it’s gelato! Enjoy it in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

Perfect For

movie-night
holiday-baking
weekend-brunch

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