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Applegate Organic Roasted Turkey Breast
Deli
📊 NOVA 3🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free🌿 Organic✨ Seed Oil Free

Applegate Organic Roasted Turkey Breast

Applegate Organics
6 oz
Available at Foodtown
50
Calories
11g
Protein
450mg
Sodium
19
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Applegate Organic Roasted Turkey Breast is a refrigerated, fully cooked, sliced deli meat sold in the natural/organic case of the grocery store — typically nested among other packaged lunch meats, specialty cheeses, pre-washed salad mixes and hummus. The 6 oz resealable plastic tray or vacuum pack reads like a premium, family-friendly product: organic certification, clean-ingredient callouts and pastoral language about humane farms. It’s positioned for shoppers seeking a “better” deli option — parents packing lunches, busy professionals assembling quick sandwiches, and health-minded consumers willing to pay a little more for organic sourcing and perceived purity. On the label you’ll see health-halo cues (organic, simple ingredient list, rosemary extract, “raised with care” messaging) that suggest a natural, minimally altered product. Sensory-wise the turkey is mild and lightly roasted, tender and moist from added water and broth, with thin uniform slices that layer easily in a sandwich or on a salad. The ritual is simple: peel back the packaging, fan slices onto bread or a wrap, or tuck into a lunchbox — a convenience food built for fast assembly. In plain language, this is a processed deli meat: it’s fully cooked, seasoned and packaged to stay ready-to-eat. Nutrition highlights matter at the counter — a small serving delivers modest calories but relatively high sodium — so shoppers balancing convenience and sodium intake take note. Overall, it reads as a modern grocery compromise: familiar comfort-food utility with organic positioning and straightforward ingredient branding.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2
Servings per Container: 3
Calories50
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Cholesterol25mg8%
Sodium450mg20%
Total Carbohydrate1g0%
Protein11g
* 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

Organic, Turkey, Breast***,, Water,, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of, Sea, Salt,, Organic, Potato, Starch,, Organic, Chicken, Broth,, Rosemary, Extract..

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

This is a processed packaged deli meat: fully cooked and sliced with added water, potato starch and broth for texture and moisture, so it fits NOVA group 3 (processed foods) rather than minimally processed or highly industrially formulated ultra-processed products.

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Common Questions about Applegate Organic Roasted Turkey Breast

Absolutely! This turkey breast is organic, minimally processed, and packs a punch with 11 grams of protein per serving while keeping calories low at just 50. It's a great choice for a quick protein boost in a sandwich, salad, or even on its own, especially if you're looking for something that's both satisfying and nutritious.

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