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Vanilla Bean Gelato, 1 PT
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📊 NOVA 4🌾 Gluten-Free

Vanilla Bean Gelato, 1 PT

TALENTI
Available at Whole Foods
260
Calories
5g
Protein
30g
Sugars
70mg
Sodium
17
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot a pint of Talenti Vanilla Bean Gelato in the grocery freezer aisle or reach for it from your home freezer for an after-dinner treat, summer party, or cozy night in. It feels indulgent and slightly artisanal with a creamy, nostalgic vibe, but the added sugars, emulsifier (sunflower lecithin) and stabilizers (carob bean gum, guar gum) point to industrial processing for smooth texture and shelf stability — hallmarks of an ultra-processed product.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving
Servings per Container: 1
Calories260
% Daily Value*
Total Fat13g17%
Saturated Fat8g40%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol45mg15%
Sodium70mg3%
Total Carbohydrate31g11%
Total Sugars30g
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, CREAM, DEXTROSE, 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), emulsifier and multiple gums, and 'natural flavor' — ingredients and formulation typical of industrially processed foods designed for texture and long shelf life, consistent with NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).

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Common Questions about Vanilla Bean Gelato, 1 PT

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, can't it? This gelato has 260 calories per serving, which is pretty standard for a treat. It’s a delightful indulgence rather than a health food, so think of it as a special dessert rather than a daily snack!

Perfect For

movie-night
weekend-brunch
holiday-baking

Vibe:

indulgentnostalgiccomfortingluxurious
$5.99
per package