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Talenti Zesty Lemon Sorbetto Bar
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Talenti Zesty Lemon Sorbetto Bar

Talenti
11.10 foz
Available at Foodtown
150
Calories
0g
Protein
36g
Sugars
0mg
Sodium
20
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Talenti Zesty Lemon Sorbetto Bar is a bright, single-serve frozen novelty you’ll find in the supermarket freezer aisle alongside ice creams, gelatos, and other novelty bars—often near artisanal or premium frozen desserts rather than budget novelties. It reads like a summertime treat: purchased on a hot day for backyard pool time, picked up during a grocery run to round out a casual dinner, or slipped into a picnic cooler for a weekend outing. Talenti positions itself as a premium, slightly gourmet brand: its clear, minimalist packaging and Italianate name cue craft and quality, aimed at adults and young families who want an elevated frozen dessert experience without full-on indulgence. The label leans into a “natural” halo—prominent fruit callouts (lemon), simple ingredient listing, and no bright kid-centric mascots—but it does not carry organic certification; marketing favors sophistication over cartoonish appeal. In plain processing terms, this is an industrially made sorbetto that combines real lemon juice and peel with added sugars and stabilizing gums to achieve a consistent, smooth texture. Sensory-wise the bar delivers an icy, silky mouthfeel with sharp citrus brightness and clean sweetness; the texture is smoother and less fatty than ice cream, with a slightly gelled finish from carob, tara, and guar gums. Packaging is convenient single-portion—easy to eat on the go or as an after-dinner palate cleanser—and the ritual often feels refreshingly simple: unwrap, enjoy the lemon snap, and rinse your palate with cold citrus. In American grocery culture it occupies a space between everyday dessert and small luxury—a convenient, citrus-forward reset in the frozen aisle.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 3
Servings per Container: 2
Calories150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate36g13%
Total Sugars36g
Added Sugars35g70%
Protein0g
* 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

Water,, Sugar,, Lemon, Juice,, Less, than, 2%, of:, Dextrose,, Lemon, Peel,, Carob, Bean, Gum,, Guar, Gum,, Natural, Flavor,, Tara, Gum..

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 industrial additives (carob bean gum, guar gum, tara gum) and 'natural flavor' alongside concentrated sweeteners, indicating formulation typical of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Talenti Zesty Lemon Sorbetto Bar

Well, that depends on what 'healthy' means for you! With 150 calories and 36 grams of total sugars in a serving, it’s definitely a sweet treat rather than a health food. If you're looking for a refreshing dessert, it fits that bill nicely, but it’s not exactly a nutrient powerhouse.

Perfect For

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Vibe:

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