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Alexia Sweet Potato Julienne Fries With Sea Salt
Frozen Foods
📊 NOVA 4🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free

Alexia Sweet Potato Julienne Fries With Sea Salt

Alexia
20 oz
Available at Foodtown
120
Calories
1g
Protein
8g
Sugars
100mg
Sodium
3g
Fiber
29
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Alexia Sweet Potato Julienne Fries With Sea Salt is a 20 oz frozen side you’d spot in the supermarket’s frozen aisle, shelved with other fries, potato products and frozen vegetables. Packaged in a printed plastic bag with a serving suggestion photo, it sits near premium and “better-for-you” frozen brands rather than bargain house labels. This product fits quick weeknight dinners, casual weekend sides, game-day spreads and easy oven- or air-fryer snacks for movie night. Alexia positions itself as an upscale, approachable brand — tapping into a “gourmet convenience” cultural moment where shoppers want something tastier than generic fries but simpler than homemade. Marketing leans on natural cues (sweet potatoes, sea salt) and rustic imagery; packaging often suggests wholesomeness rather than targeting kids with cartoons, and there’s no organic certification on this ingredient list. In plain terms the fries are processed: the sweet potato strips are coated and treated with starches, oils and stabilizers before being frozen for long shelf life. Sensory notes: thin, julienne-cut sticks that crisp at the edges when baked or air-fried and yield a soft, sweet interior; a light sea-salt note accentuates the natural sweetness. The mouthfeel combines a slightly crunchy exterior (from corn starch and rice flour coatings) with tender root vegetable flesh. Rituals around the product include popping a tray in the oven for family dinners, offering a shareable plate with burgers or dipping sauces, or tossing into a bowl as a nostalgic comfort side. It reads like a convenient, slightly elevated frozen indulgence marketed toward busy households seeking flavor with minimal prep.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 3 oz
Servings per Container: 6
Calories120
% Daily Value*
Total Fat4g5%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium100mg4%
Total Carbohydrate20g7%
Dietary Fiber3g11%
Total Sugars8g
Added Sugars4g8%
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

Sweet, Potatoes,, Vegetable, Oil, (Contains, One, or, More, of, the, Following:, High, Oleic, Canola,, Canola,, Sunflower),, Corn, Starch,, Rice, Flour,, Sugar,, Dextrin,, Sea, Salt,, Spice,, Gluconic, Acid,, Xanthan, Gum..

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?

Contains industrial formulations and additives (dextrin, xanthan gum, blended vegetable oils, added starches) and is a ready-to-heat frozen product, consistent with NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Alexia Sweet Potato Julienne Fries With Sea Salt

The healthiness of Alexia Sweet Potato Fries really depends on your perspective and dietary needs. They’re a tasty option that offers a bit of fiber and some vitamins from sweet potatoes, but they do contain added sugars and oils. If you’re looking for a fun side or snack, they can fit into a balanced diet, but they’re not a nutritional powerhouse compared to whole, unprocessed foods.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
weekend-brunch

Vibe:

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