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Talenti Gelato, Sea Salt Caramel
Frozen Foods
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Talenti Gelato, Sea Salt Caramel

Talenti
16 foz
Available at Foodtown
320
Calories
6g
Protein
32g
Sugars
200mg
Sodium
33
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Talenti Gelato Sea Salt Caramel is a premium frozen dessert found in the supermarket freezer aisle, typically stocked with other premium pints and gelatos near artisan ice creams, sorbets, and specialty frozen novelties. Shoppers will see the clear, reusable plastic container showing the dense, layered gelato and caramel ribbons. This product suits a range of occasions — from a quiet after-dinner treat and movie-night splurges to weekend gatherings or a post-brunch indulgence. Brand positioning leans upscale and artisanal: Talenti markets itself as a craft gelato with a clean-label look, appealing to adults who want an elevated dessert experience and are receptive to “non-GMO” and natural-sounding claims. The label presents health-halo cues such as “Non-GMO” callouts and a list of recognizable ingredients, but it is not organic-certified nor aimed at children specifically. Processing context: made from milk, eggs, sugars, and added stabilizers/emulsifiers, it is a manufactured frozen dessert rather than a single-ingredient food. Sensory details: the gelato is dense and creamy with a silky mouthfeel, softer than American-style ice cream; you’ll notice a salted caramel ribbon that provides sweet-and-salty contrast and occasional cocoa notes. Packaging is a clear, cylindrical reusable pint with a lid — part of the ritual is scooping directly from the container with a small spoon, often shared among two to four people. The product reads as an indulgent, slightly sophisticated treat in American grocery culture — an easy way to add a polished dessert to everyday moments.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.67 cup
Servings per Container: 3
Calories320
% Daily Value*
Total Fat14g18%
Saturated Fat9g45%
Cholesterol90mg30%
Sodium200mg9%
Total Carbohydrate41g15%
Total Sugars32g
Added Sugars22g44%
Protein6g
* 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,, Skim, Milk,, Sugar, (Non-GMO),, Cream,, Egg, Yolk, and, Whole, Egg,, Corn, Syrup, (Non-GMO),, Coconut, Oil,, Dextrose, (Non-GMO),, Cocoa, (Processes, with, Alkali),, Sea, Salt,, Carob, Bean, Gum,, Vanilla, Extract,, Soy, Lecithin,, Natural, Flavor..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Coconut Oil - 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 (corn syrup, dextrose, coconut oil, carob bean gum, soy lecithin, natural flavors, processed cocoa) and is a manufactured frozen dessert, characteristics consistent with NOVA group 4 ultraprocessed foods.

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Common Questions about Talenti Gelato, Sea Salt Caramel

Well, the term 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! This gelato has a rich flavor profile and is certainly a treat, but it's also higher in sugar with 32 grams per serving. If you're looking for a fun dessert to enjoy occasionally, it fits the bill, but it's not exactly a health food.

Perfect For

movie-night
weekend-brunch
game-day-prep

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