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Talenti Gelato, Tahitian Vanilla Bean
Frozen Foods
📊 NOVA 4🌾 Gluten-Free

Talenti Gelato, Tahitian Vanilla Bean

Talenti
16 foz
Available at Foodtown
260
Calories
5g
Protein
32g
Sugars
70mg
Sodium
19
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Talenti Gelato Tahitian Vanilla Bean arrives in the frozen dessert aisle, usually shelved near other premium ice creams, gelatos and sorbets and close to dessert toppings like hot fudge and cookie crumbles. You’ll spot it alongside other specialty brands and single-flavor pints that trade on artisanal style. This pint fits weekend treats, after-dinner desserts, and grab-and-go indulgence for movie night or casual entertaining. Brand positioning leans upscale and modern: Talenti markets itself as a small-batch, ingredient-forward gelato with attractive clear packaging that shows the product and appeals to adults who want a premium, slightly gourmet dessert without bakery lines. Label characteristics include “gluten free,” Non-GMO ingredient notes, “vanilla extract,” and “natural flavor” claims; there’s no organic certification, and the design avoids cartoon kid branding in favor of clean photography and a recyclable-pint message (#PintCycling). In plain language, this is a processed frozen dairy dessert: real dairy and vanilla are combined with added sugars and functional ingredients (emulsifiers, stabilizers) to create a dependable texture and long shelf life. Sensory details: the gelato is dense and creamy with a velvety mouthfeel, visible vanilla bean flecks, and a smooth scoopability straight from the freezer after a few minutes’ tempering; the clear plastic pint and screw lid invite repeated use and recycling. Rituals include spooning straight from the container for a quiet night in, plating with warm fruit for brunch, or serving by the scoop at small gatherings.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.66 cup
Servings per Container: 3
Calories260
% Daily Value*
Total Fat12g15%
Saturated Fat8g40%
Cholesterol45mg15%
Sodium70mg3%
Total Carbohydrate32g12%
Total Sugars32g
Added Sugars24g48%
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

Milk,, Sugar, (Non-GMO),, Cream,, Dextrose, (Non-GMO),, Vanilla, Extract,, Sunflower, Lecithin,, Carob, Bean, Gum,, Guar, Gum,, Natural, Flavor,, Lemon, Peel..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Sunflower - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Sunflower 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 added sugars, dextrose, emulsifiers/stabilizers (sunflower lecithin, carob bean gum, guar gum) and 'natural flavors'—formulation and industrial processing characteristics consistent with ultra-processed foods (NOVA 4).

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Common Questions about Talenti Gelato, Tahitian Vanilla Bean

Well, 'healthy' can be pretty subjective! This gelato is indulgent with 260 calories and 24 grams of added sugars per serving, making it more of a treat than a health food. If you're looking for a sweet escape or a dessert to share, it definitely hits the spot, but it's good to enjoy it in moderation.

Perfect For

movie-night
weekend-brunch
holiday-baking

Vibe:

indulgentcomfortingluxuriousnostalgic
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