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Arnold Stuffing, Herb Seasoned
Bakery
📊 NOVA 4🥛 Dairy-Free

Arnold Stuffing, Herb Seasoned

Arnold
12 oz
Available at Foodtown
100
Calories
1g
Protein
2g
Sugars
410mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
52
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Arnold Stuffing, Herb Seasoned (12 oz) sits on grocery shelves in the baking & stuffing aisle or near rice and boxed side dishes, usually adjacent to other holiday staples like canned gravy and cornbread mix. Shoppers pull it for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner shopping lists, or for any weeknight when an easy, familiar side is wanted. The brand leans on a heritage bakery image — Arnold evokes home-style, family-oriented meals and appeals to shoppers seeking convenience without reinventing traditional holiday flavors. Packaging is a lightweight, resealable bag with warm colors and a “herb seasoned” callout; labeling highlights wheat and “made with the best ingredients” language rather than organic or non-GMO badges, and there are no explicit kid-focused graphics. The product displays a convenience halo — quick to prepare — while lacking certifications like organic or natural claims beyond marketing copy. In plain terms, this is a processed boxed bread mix: flours, added shortening and small amounts of emulsifiers and flavorings, manufactured for consistent texture and shelf stability. Sensory notes: once prepared, cubes become soft and moist inside with a slightly crisp exterior when baked; herbs give a savory, mildly peppery aroma. The dry mix is crumbly and dense, packaged to be spooned into a casserole dish; cooking is typically a communal, ritual step at holiday tables where family members assemble and adjust seasonings together. It’s experienced as a convenient shortcut that fits into American holiday and comfort-food traditions, bridging homemade expectations with pantry-ready simplicity.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.67 cup
Servings per Container: 14
Calories100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1g1%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium410mg18%
Total Carbohydrate19g7%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars2g
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

Enriched, Wheat, Flour, [Flour,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Thiamin, Mononitrate, (Vitamin, B1),, Riboflavin, (Vitamin, B2),, Folic, Acid],, Whole, Wheat, Flour,, Sugar,, Salt,, Vegetable, Shortening, [Interesterified, High, Oleic, Soybean, Oil,, Interesterified, Soybean, Oil],, Contains, 2%, Or, Less, Of, Each, Of, The, Following:, [Yeast,, Spices,, Grain, Vinegar,, Parsley,, Wheat, Gluten,, Onion, Powder,, Cornstarch,, Soy, Lecithin]..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • soybean 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 not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains industrial ingredients like interesterified vegetable shortenings, emulsifiers (soy lecithin), and a multi-ingredient fortified flour mix, indicating industrial formulation and processing consistent with ultraprocessed foods (NOVA 4).

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Common Questions about Arnold Stuffing, Herb Seasoned

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, right? Arnold Stuffing has some whole wheat flour, which is a plus, but it also has a decent amount of sodium at 410mg per serving. If you're watching your salt intake or looking for something high in fiber or protein, there are other options that might serve you better.

Perfect For

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family-dinner
weeknight-dinner

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