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Alexia Crispy Rosemary Fries
Frozen Foods
📊 NOVA 4🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free

Alexia Crispy Rosemary Fries

Alexia
28 oz
Available at Foodtown
130
Calories
2g
Protein
1g
Sugars
360mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
32
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Alexia Crispy Rosemary Fries are a frozen side you’ll recognize in the freezer aisle, shelved alongside other premium fry options, sweet potato fries, and frozen appetizers. Packaged in a 28-ounce bag, they sit near brands that trade on gourmet and “better-for-you” messaging rather than bargain bulk potatoes. Shoppers reach for them on grocery runs when they want an easy, crowd-pleasing side — think weeknight dinners, casual weekend brunches, or game-day spreads. The Alexia brand positions itself as a slightly upscale, natural-forward snack: marketing leans on artisanal flavors (rosemary, olive oil), simple ingredient callouts, and heritage-style packaging that appeals to millennial parents and time-crunched cooks who want convenience without feeling like they’re buying junk food. Labels often highlight “sea salt,” “olive oil,” and “real rosemary,” creating a health halo even though the product is a prepared frozen fry. There’s no organic seal on the typical package; instead the copy emphasizes natural flavors and recognizable ingredients. In plain terms, the fries start from whole potatoes but go through industrial processes — par-frying or coating with starches and stabilizers before freezing — so they’re processed to preserve texture and crispiness. Sensory details: they crisp to a golden-brown edge with a light, herby rosemary aroma, a slightly crunchy exterior from corn starch and rice flour, and a fluffy interior. The bag is a freezer-ready plastic pouch; reheating is a simple oven or air-fryer ritual, often paired with ketchup, aioli, or a casual sandwich to complete a quick, comforting meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 3.0 oz
Servings per Container: 9
Calories130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat4g5%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium360mg16%
Total Carbohydrate22g8%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars1g
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

Potatoes,, Vegetable, Oil, (Contains, One, or, More, of, the, Following:, High, Oleic, Canola,, Canola,, Sunflower),, Corn, Starch,, Rice, Flour,, Dextrin,, Sea, Salt,, Rosemary,, Olive, Oil,, Apple, Juice, Concentrate,, Xanthan, Gum,, Natural, Flavors..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • High Oleic Canola - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Canola - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Sunflower - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

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?

Although based on whole potatoes, the product contains industrial ingredients (dextrin, xanthan gum, natural flavors), starch coatings, and blended vegetable oils typical of ultra-processed foods, so it fits NOVA group 4.

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Common Questions about Alexia Crispy Rosemary Fries

The term 'healthy' can be pretty subjective, right? In moderation, these fries can fit into a balanced diet, especially if you're looking for a tasty side. They have a decent amount of fiber and are low in sugar, which is a plus, but keep in mind that they do pack a fair amount of sodium. So, if you're watching your salt intake, maybe enjoy them occasionally!

Perfect For

game-day-prep
weekend-brunch
movie-night

Vibe:

convenientcomfortingwholesomeindulgent
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