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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 grab this pint from the freezer aisle when you're craving something creamy and minty for movie night, a casual dinner dessert, or a weekend treat. It reads as a premium, indulgent gelato—rich, refreshing, and a little nostalgic for mint‑chocolate ice cream. The ingredient list (added sugars, processed chocolate, emulsifiers and stabilizers like carob gum and soy lecithin, plus flavor extracts) suggests a very smooth, shelf-stable product made with industrial processing typical of ultraprocessed foods.

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?

Multiple industrial ingredients (added sugars, dextrose, processed chocolate), emulsifiers/stabilizers (carob gum, soy lecithin) and flavor extracts indicate extensive industrial formulation and processing consistent with NOVA group 4 (ultraprocessed).

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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:

indulgentnostalgicluxuriouscomforting
$5.99
per package