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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 at the Whole Foods bakery or grab-and-go case as a packaged seasonal treat — an indulgent caramel apple pastry sold by the 8 oz pack for dessert or a special snack. It reads nostalgic and comforting like a classic apple turnover, but the long ingredient list (modified starches, vegetable shortening, condensed milk, confectioner's glaze, added flavors) signals industrial processing that creates a glossy, shelf-stable, very sweet and tender texture.

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 (Color) - 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?

Contains multiple industrial ingredients and formulations — modified starches, non-hydrogenated vegetable shortening, emulsifiers, confectioner's glaze, concentrated/processed dairy and added flavors — consistent with ultra-processed foods (NOVA 4) designed for long shelf life, uniform texture and intense sweetness.

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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
road-trip

Vibe:

indulgentnostalgiccomfortingconvenient
$3.39
per package