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Mediterranean Mint Gelato, 1 PT
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Mediterranean Mint Gelato, 1 PT

TALENTI
Available at Whole Foods
230
Calories
4g
Protein
29g
Sugars
50mg
Sodium
0.99g
Fiber
24
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot this pint in the grocery freezer aisle or pull it from your freezer for an after-dinner treat or a low-effort gathering — it reads like a premium, indulgent dessert with a slightly nostalgic gelato vibe. The creamy mint-chocolate appearance promises rich texture and comfort, but it’s a packaged, ready-to-serve indulgence rather than something scooped from a shop counter. The presence of stabilizers, emulsifiers and flavored extracts points to industrial processing used to create smooth texture, consistent flavor, and shelf stability, which are hallmarks of ultraprocessed frozen desserts.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving
Servings per Container: 1
Calories230
% Daily Value*
Total Fat10g13%
Saturated Fat6g30%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol30mg10%
Sodium50mg2%
Total Carbohydrate30g11%
Dietary Fiber0.99g4%
Total Sugars29g
Protein4g
* 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, CREAM, CHOCOLATE, DEXTROSE, MILK, FAT, COCOA, BUTTER, CAROB, GUM, VANILLA, EXTRACT, NATURAL, FLAVOR, CHOCOLATE, (PROCESSED, WITH, ALKALI), SOY, LECITHIN, MINT, LEAF, EXTRACTIVES..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • soy lecithin - Processed emulsifier
No 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?

Ingredients like carob gum, soy lecithin, dextrose and 'natural flavor' plus processed chocolate indicate industrial formulations and additives to modify texture and flavor, consistent with NOVA group 4 ultraprocessed foods.

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Common Questions about Mediterranean Mint Gelato, 1 PT

Well, 'healthy' can mean different things to different people! This gelato has a moderate calorie count and offers a delightful treat rather than a health food. If you're looking for a sweet indulgence, it's a fun choice, but it's definitely not a daily staple for health-conscious eaters.

Perfect For

movie-night
weekend-brunch
game-day-prep

Vibe:

indulgentcomfortingnostalgic
$5.99
per package