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Caramel Apple Blossom, 8 OZ
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📊 NOVA 4

Caramel Apple Blossom, 8 OZ

WHOLE FOODS MARKET
Available at Whole Foods
670
Calories
8g
Protein
41g
Sugars
600mg
Sodium
4g
Fiber
75
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd find this in the bakery case or grab-and-go section at Whole Foods, especially around brunch or seasonal displays — it reads like an indulgent, nostalgic apple-pastry treat. Its glossy caramel and flaky texture come from industrial techniques and ingredients (shortenings, modified starches, glazes and added flavors) that produce a uniform mouthfeel, long shelf life, and high sugar/fat profile.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 BLOSSOMS
Servings per Container: 1
Calories670
% Daily Value*
Total Fat31g40%
Saturated Fat16g80%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol20mg7%
Sodium600mg26%
Total Carbohydrate89g32%
Dietary Fiber4g14%
Total Sugars41g
Protein8g
* 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

APPLES, UNBLEACHED, ENRICHED, WHEAT, FLOUR, (WHEAT, FLOUR,, NIACIN,, REDUCED, IRON,, THIAMINE, MONONITRATE,, RIBOFLAVIN,, FOLIC, ACID), NON-HYDROGENATED, VEGETABLE, OIL, SHORTENING, (PALM, OIL,, MODIFIED, PALM, OIL), CANE, SUGAR, WATER, CONDENSED, MILK, (MILK,, CANE, SUGAR,, LACTOSE), BROWN, CANE, SUGAR, BUTTER, (CREAM,, SALT), MODIFIED, CORNSTARCH, CONFECTIONER'S, GLAZE, (CANE, SUGAR,, AGAR-AGAR), CAGE-FREE, EGGS, SALT, DEXTROSE, CREAM, (CREAM,, MILK,, CARRAGEENAN), LEMON, JUICE, CONCENTRATE, DISTILLED, WHITE, VINEGAR, MODIFIED, TAPIOCA, STARCH, CINNAMON, BLACKSTRAP, MOLASSES, YEAST, CARAMEL, (COLOR), NATURAL, FLAVOR, SOY, LECITHIN, MICROBIAL, ENZYMES..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Palm Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Modified Palm Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • Caramel - 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 ingredient list includes multiple industrial additives and formulations—modified starches, confectioner’s glaze, emulsifiers, flavored/carameled preparations, processed fats and added sugars—alongside refined enriched flour, indicating extensive industrial processing. These characteristics (ready-to-eat, formulated mixtures, additives for texture/stability) align with NOVA group 4: ultraprocessed food.

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Common Questions about Caramel Apple Blossom, 8 OZ

Well, that depends on how you define 'healthy.' This delightful treat has a higher sugar content—41 grams per serving—so it’s more of an indulgence than a health food. If you're looking for a sweet pick-me-up, it's definitely a fun option, but it might not fit into a strict health-conscious diet.

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
movie-night
holiday-baking

Vibe:

indulgentnostalgiccomfortingconvenient
$3.39
per package