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Brown Butter Green Beans, 11 OZ
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📊 NOVA 4🌾 Gluten-Free🌿 Organic

Brown Butter Green Beans, 11 OZ

ALEXIA FOODS
Available at Whole Foods
90
Calories
1g
Protein
1g
Sugars
220mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
34
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot this in the frozen or refrigerated prepared-sides section, an easy gourmet-style veggie to heat for weeknight dinners or holiday plates. It reads indulgent and slightly upscale — brown butter and olive oil give a comforting, restaurant-ready vibe while promising quick convenience. The ingredient list and added flavor concentrates suggest industrial pre-cooking and seasoning (starch, whey protein concentrate, 'brown butter flavor'/'natural flavor'), hinting at more than simple home-style processing.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving
Servings per Container: 3
Calories90
% Daily Value*
Total Fat7g9%
Saturated Fat3g15%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol10mg3%
Sodium220mg10%
Total Carbohydrate7g3%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars1g
Protein1g
* 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

GREEN, BEANS, WATER, ORGANIC, UNSALTED, BUTTER, (ORGANIC, CREAM,, LACTIC, ACID), OLIVE, OIL, LESS, THAN, 2%, OF:, ROASTED, GARLIC, CORN, STARCH, BROWN, BUTTER, FLAVOR, (NATURAL, FLAVOR,, YEAST, EXTRACT), SALT, WHEY, PROTEIN, CONCENTRATE, GROUND, BLACK, PEPPER..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • olive oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • soy lecithin - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Although the core is whole green beans, the product includes industrial ingredients like natural flavors, whey protein concentrate and flavor preparations, and is pre-cooked/seasoned — characteristics associated with NOVA 4 ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Brown Butter Green Beans, 11 OZ

It really depends on what your definition of healthy is! These green beans are a great source of fiber and come with a rich, buttery flavor thanks to organic unsalted butter and olive oil. If you're looking for a side that feels indulgent without the guilt, this is a solid choice. Just keep in mind that 'healthy' can vary based on your dietary needs and lifestyle.

Perfect For

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weekend-brunch
holiday-baking

Vibe:

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$6.49
per package