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Talenti Layers Cookies and Cream
Frozen Foods
📊 NOVA 4

Talenti Layers Cookies and Cream

Talenti
10.70 foz
Available at Foodtown
310
Calories
5g
Protein
31g
Sugars
80mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
63
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Talenti Layers Cookies & Cream is a premium frozen-dessert pint you’d spot in the frozen aisle alongside ice cream, gelato, and novelty pints — often shelved near other premium and novelty brands, dairy-free sorbettos, and refrigerated dessert tubs. The clear, recyclable jar and layered appearance make it stand out on shelf displays. This product fits impulse dessert runs, weekend gatherings, or anytime you want a special treat: think movie-night scooping, a decadent finish to a casual dinner, or a sweet centerpiece for a small get-together. Brand positioning skews toward indulgent, slightly gourmet consumers who care about provenance cues and clean packaging: Talenti leans into artisanal language (“slow-cooking,” “highest-quality ingredients”), non-GMO sourcing, and a recyclable jar as lifestyle signifiers rather than clinical health claims. The label features health-halo wording like “non-GMO sourced,” “no high fructose corn syrup,” and “natural flavors,” but it is not organic and does not present as a diet or health product; it evokes nostalgia for cookies-and-cream childhood treats while aiming for an adult, premium vibe. In processing context: this is a highly processed, multi-ingredient frozen dessert that combines dairy, multiple sweeteners, refined flours, vegetable oils, emulsifiers and gums. Sensory details: dense, creamy gelato layers alternate with crunchy chocolate cookie pieces and ribbons of dulce de leche; the spoon-in-jar ritual is part of its appeal. The texture is velvety with intermittent cookie crunch and sticky caramel, and the clear jar encourages reuse and social-media-friendly presentation, reinforcing its role as an indulgent, shareable grocery find.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.67 cup
Servings per Container: 3
Calories310
% Daily Value*
Total Fat15g19%
Saturated Fat10g50%
Cholesterol20mg7%
Sodium80mg3%
Total Carbohydrate40g15%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars31g
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(a),, Cream,, Skim, Milk,, Wheat, Flour,, Coconut, Oil,, Water,, Cocoa, (Processed, with, Alkali),, Canola, Oil(a),, Enriched, Wheat, Flour, (Folic, Acid,, Riboflavin,, Thiamin, Mononitrate,, Reduced, Iron,, Nicotinic, Acid,, Wheat, Flour),, Corn, Syrup(a),, Dextrose(a),, Cocoa,, Soybean, Oil(a),, Palm, Oil,, Sunflower, Lecithin,, Baking, Soda,, Soy, Lecithin,, Vanilla, Extract,, Carob, Bean, Gum,, Natural, Flavor,, Dried, Cane, Syrup(a),, Salt,, Guar, Gum,, Corn, Starch,, Tapioca, Starch., (a), Non-GMO..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Canola Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Sunflower Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • 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?

Contains multiple industrial ingredients (refined flours, syrups, vegetable oils), emulsifiers/gums, flavorings and ready-made sauces, consistent with NOVA group 4 ultraprocessed foods.

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Common Questions about Talenti Layers Cookies and Cream

Well, that depends on your perspective! It’s a delightful treat with a decent amount of calories and sugar, so if you’re looking for a quick dessert fix, it’s certainly indulgent. Just keep in mind that it’s not a health food, but it can fit into a balanced diet if enjoyed in moderation.

Perfect For

movie-night
weekend-brunch
game-day-prep

Vibe:

indulgentnostalgiccomforting
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