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Twix Ice Cream Bars, 6 Pack
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Twix Ice Cream Bars, 6 Pack

Twix
11.58 foz
Available at Foodtown
160
Calories
2g
Protein
15g
Sugars
50mg
Sodium
76
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Twix Ice Cream Bars, 6 Pack sits in the supermarket freezer aisle among novelty bars and family-size frozen treats — usually on a mid-level shelf near other brand-name ice cream bars like Snickers and Reese’s, and close to ice cream sandwiches and frozen novelties. Its shiny, branded box contains six individually wrapped bars, an easy grab for shoppers stocking a freezer for parties or quick treats. This product is positioned as an indulgent twist on a familiar candy bar, aimed at teens, young adults and families who want a convenient, branded dessert with the comfort of classic chocolate, caramel and cookie flavors. Marketing leans on brand nostalgia and movie-night sharing rather than health; packaging emphasizes taste and convenience rather than nutrition, with no organic or natural-certification claims and typical confectionery health-halo cues like “creamy” or “made with real chocolate” rather than explicit health promises. In plain processing terms, this is a heavily processed frozen treat made from a base ice cream plus separate processed layers and additives. Sensory notes: a crisp, chocolatey coating gives way to chewy caramel, creamy vanilla ice cream and crunchy cookie pieces — a contrast of textures and familiar candy-bar flavors. The ritual is casual and social: unwrapping a single bar at a movie night, tucking extras into a freezer for guests, or handing one to a child after school. Packaging is convenient and single-serve, favoring portability and portion control for indulgent moments rather than everyday nutrition.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 6
Calories160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat9g12%
Saturated Fat7g35%
Cholesterol10mg3%
Sodium50mg2%
Total Carbohydrate18g7%
Total Sugars15g
Added Sugars13g26%
Protein2g
* 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

ICE, CREAM:, SKIM, MILK, CREAM,, SUGAR,, CORN, SYRUP,, WHEY, MONO, AND, DIGLYCERIDES,, CAROB, BEAN GUM,, GUAR, GUM,, MILKFAT,, LACTOSE, CARRAGEENAN,, ANNATTO, EXTRACT, (COLOR),, SALT,, ARTIFICIAL, AND, NATURAL, FLAVORS., CHOCOLATEY COATING:, SUGAR,, COCONUT, OIL,, MILK,, LACTOSE,, PALM, OIL,, CHOCOLATE,, COCOA, POWDER,, SOY, LECITHIN, ARTIFICIAL, FLAVOR., CARAMEL:, CORN, SYRUP,, SKIM, MILK,, SUGAR,, PALM, OIL,, MILKFAT,, LACTOSE,, SALT, CARRAGEENAN,, ARTIFICIAL, FLAVOR., COOKIE, PIECES:, WHEAT, FLOUR,, PALM, OIL,, SUGAR,, CANOLA, OIL, MONOGLYCERIDE,, BAKING, SODA,, SOY, LECITHIN,, HONEY, POWDER,, COCOA, PROCESSED, WITH, ALKALI, SALT,, NATURAL, AND, ARTIFICIAL, FLAVORS,, CARAMEL, COLOR..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Canola oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Palm oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Mono and diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Soy lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • Annatto extract - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo Additive

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?

The product contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (corn syrup, mono- and diglycerides, gums, carrageenan, artificial flavors, palm/coconut oils, processed coatings and cookie pieces), indicating an ultraprocessed formulation.

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Common Questions about Twix Ice Cream Bars, 6 Pack

The Twix Ice Cream Bars are definitely a treat rather than a health food. At 160 calories per bar with 15 grams of sugar, they’re more of an indulgence than a nutritional powerhouse. If you’re looking for something to satisfy a sweet tooth, they fit the bill, but if you're aiming for a balanced diet, consider them an occasional treat.

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
road-trip

Vibe:

indulgentnostalgicconvenient
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