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Van Holten'S Hearty Garlic Dill Pickle In A Pouch
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Van Holten'S Hearty Garlic Dill Pickle In A Pouch

Van Holten's
1 ct
Available at Foodtown
0
Calories
0g
Protein
370mg
Sodium
21
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Van Holten's Hearty Garlic Dill Pickle in a Pouch is a grab-and-go, single-serve pickled cucumber designed for quick snacking. You'd most often spot it in the deli or refrigerated ready-to-eat section near other single-serve pickles, olive cups, and deli snacks; in some stores it also appears on impulse racks or near the checkout with other novelty snack pouches. It fits short shopping trips and convenience runs as well as pantry-boosting for tailgates and packed lunches. Occasions for this product include game-day spreads, road-trip snack kits, and quick movie-night nibbles where portability matters. Van Holten’s positions itself as an all-American, no-fuss brand that trades on nostalgia—think ballpark snacks and picnic fare—targeting busy adults and snackers who want bold flavor without preparation. The pouch art often emphasizes flavor and convenience rather than health credentials; the label leans on “natural flavoring” callouts and zero-calorie claims, but it does not carry organic certification and includes artificial color (Yellow 5) and chemical preservatives. In plain terms, the product is a processed, shelf-stable pickled snack preserved to last and packaged for portability. Sensory notes: expect a crisp, slightly yielding cucumber texture, sharp garlicky dill brine, and a pungent, salty bite; the pouch is flexible with a tear or squeeze opening for one-handed eating, encouraging on-the-go rituals—snack straight from the pack, tuck it into a sandwich, or pass it around a party bowl. The experience is immediate, flavorful, and practical rather than artisanal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 oz
Servings per Container: 4.5
Calories0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium370mg16%
Total Carbohydrate0g0%
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

Cucumber,, Water,, Salt,, Vinegar,, Calcium, Chloride,, Natural, Flavoring,, Sodium, Benzoate, and, Potassium, Sorbate, (to, Prevent, Spoilage),, Garlic, Extracts, and, Yellow, 5..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Sodium Benzoate - Synthetic preservative
  • Potassium Sorbate - Synthetic preservative
  • Yellow 5 - Artificial coloring
No PreservativeNo Additive

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

The product contains multiple industrial additives (preservatives, artificial color, and 'natural flavoring') and is a pre-packaged, shelf-stable snack created for convenience, consistent with ultra-processed foods. Its formulation and single-serve pouch format place it in NOVA group 4.

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Common Questions about Van Holten'S Hearty Garlic Dill Pickle In A Pouch

Calling a pickle healthy can be a bit subjective! The Hearty Garlic Dill Pickle is low in calories and has no added sugars, which is a win for many. However, it does have a higher sodium content, so if you're watching your salt intake, you might want to enjoy these as an occasional treat rather than a daily staple.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
road-trip
movie-night

Vibe:

convenientnostalgicpractical
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per package