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Talenti Layers Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake
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Talenti Layers Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake

Talenti
10.80 foz
Available at Foodtown
300
Calories
5g
Protein
31g
Sugars
125mg
Sodium
64
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Talenti Layers Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake is a premium frozen gelato sold in clear plastic 10.8 fl oz tubs, the kind you’ll find in the supermarket’s specialty frozen dessert aisle near other premium gelatos, pint-sized ice creams, and artisanal sorbets. Shoppers reach for it when planning indulgent weeknight treats, movie nights, or small celebrations where a decadent, slice-like dessert is desired without baking. The brand positions itself as gourmet and slightly artisanal — upscale packaging, layered presentation, and flavor-forward names appeal to adults who want a restaurant-style treat at home; marketing skews to millennials and Boomers who value indulgence with perceived care in sourcing (the pot proudly notes Non-GMO ingredients). Labels lean on “natural”-sounding claims (Non-GMO), clear ingredient lists, and craft-style branding rather than child-focused characters or organic certification — there’s no USDA Organic seal. Processing context: this is a multi-component frozen dessert combining gelato base, fruit purée, cookie crumbs, and stabilizers — more processed than single-ingredient ice cream. Sensory details deliver rich, creamy cheesecake-flavored gelato, studded with bittersweet chocolate chunks, a glossy black cherry ribbon, and crunchy graham-cookie pieces for contrast; textures alternate silky, chewy, and crunchy. Rituals include spooning directly from the tub, sharing on a dessert plate, or using it to top slices of cake. The nutrition snapshot (about 300 kcal, 31 g sugar per serving) reinforces the treat status: great for occasional indulgence rather than everyday snacking.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.67 cup
Servings per Container: 3
Calories300
% Daily Value*
Total Fat15g19%
Saturated Fat9g45%
Cholesterol75mg25%
Sodium125mg5%
Total Carbohydrate36g13%
Total Sugars31g
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, (Non-GMO),, Sugar,, Cream, Cheese, (Cream,, Milk,, Cheese, Culture,, Salt,, Guar, Gum,, Carob, Bean, Gum,, Xanthan, Gum),, Cream,, Chocolate,, Egg, Yolks, and, Egg, Whites,, Wheat, Flour,, Water,, Dextrose, (Non-GMO),, Cherry, Puree,, Cherry, Juice, Concentrate,, Coconut, Oil,, Milk, Fat,, Cocoa, Butter,, Wheat, Bran,, Lemon, Juice, Concentrate,, Chocolate, Processed, with, Alkali,, Natural, Flavor,, Honey,, Vanilla, Extract,, Carob, Bean, Gum,, Soy, Lecithin,, Baking, Soda,, Salt,, Wheat, Germ..

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 not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Multiple industrial ingredients (stabilizers, emulsifiers), processed chocolate and fruit concentrates, and the multi-component assembled product fit the NOVA ultra-processed category.

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Common Questions about Talenti Layers Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake

Healthy is a bit subjective, right? This treat has a good dose of sugar and fat, which makes it more of an indulgence than a health food. If you're enjoying it in moderation as part of a balanced diet, it can definitely fit in, but don't expect it to be a superfood!

Perfect For

movie-night
weekend-brunch
game-day-prep

Vibe:

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