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Whole Fruit All Natural Black Cherry Fruit Bars
Frozen Foods
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Whole Fruit All Natural Black Cherry Fruit Bars

Whole Fruit
16.50 foz
Available at Foodtown
70
Calories
0g
Protein
18g
Sugars
0mg
Sodium
27
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Whole Fruit All Natural Black Cherry Fruit Bars arrive in the frozen novelty aisle, shelved near other fruit bars, popsicles and single-serve frozen desserts. Packaged as a multi-bar box with individually wrapped bars, they sit alongside family-friendly brands aimed at parents shopping for kids’ snacks and simple desserts. Perfect for after-school treats, pool days, weekend picnics or as a light dessert after dinner, these bars travel well in a cooler for road trips and are often picked up on quick grocery runs. The Whole Fruit brand positions itself as a family-first, “mom-friendly” label: marketing leans into guilt-free indulgence, minimal ingredients, and allergen-free reassurance (no dairy, gluten or soy), communicating a wholesome, trustworthy image rather than premium or organic status. Labels emphasize “All Natural,” visible pieces of real fruit, and simple ingredient lists, though the product is not marketed as certified organic. In plain processing context, these are commercially prepared frozen fruit bars made from fruit puree with added sugar, stabilizers and flavoring. Sensory details: the bars have an icy, slightly chewy fruit texture with discernible cherries and occasional bits of fruit; they melt into a bright, tangy-sweet cherry flavor with a smooth, slightly thickened mouthfeel from pectin/guar gum. Ritual use is casual and family-oriented — grabbed from the freezer for quick cooling on hot days or included in lunchboxes and after-school snack rotations. Packaging is colorful and kid-appealing but framed for parents, promising simplicity and convenience in a familiar frozen-treat format.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 6
Calories70
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate18g7%
Total Sugars18g
Added Sugars17g34%
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,, Black, Cherry, Puree, (Water,, Sugar,, Black, Cherries,, Cherry, Puree,, Natural, Flavor,, Elderberry, Juice, Concentrate,, Pectin,, Citric, Acid,, Guar, Gum),, Sugar,, Citric, Acid,, Guar, Gum,, Natural, Flavor..

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?

Although made from fruit puree, the product contains added sugar, natural flavors and stabilizers (guar gum, citric acid), and is a packaged industrial frozen bar, placing it in NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).

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Common Questions about Whole Fruit All Natural Black Cherry Fruit Bars

The Black Cherry Fruit Bar can be a fun, fruity treat, but calling it 'healthy' really depends on what you're comparing it to. With 70 calories and 18 grams of total sugars per bar, it’s not exactly a health food, but it can fit into a balanced diet, especially if you're looking for a tasty way to satisfy a sweet craving without artificial ingredients.

Perfect For

back-to-school
movie-night
road-trip

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