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Yuca Cassava Chips, 4.5 OZ
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📊 NOVA 3🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free

Yuca Cassava Chips, 4.5 OZ

ARTISAN TROPIC
Available at Whole Foods
140
Calories
1g
Protein
150mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
7
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd find ARTISAN TROPIC Yuca Cassava Chips in the snack aisle or picked up for movie nights, road trips, or as a crunchy side at a casual gathering. The branding and short ingredient list give an artisanal, slightly adventurous and indulgent vibe — positioned as a 'natural' alternative to mainstream chips. The crispy texture comes from industrial frying in palm oil and simple seasoning; the ingredient simplicity suggests processing beyond homemade (packaging/frying) but without the additives typical of ultra‑processed formulations.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 13 PIECES
Servings per Container: 4
Calories140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat6g8%
Saturated Fat2.5g13%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium150mg7%
Total Carbohydrate22g8%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
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

CASSAVA, SUSTAINABLE, NON-HYDROGENATED, PALM, OIL, SEA, SALT..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • palm oil - 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:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

Ingredients are limited to cassava, non-hydrogenated palm oil, and sea salt with no artificial additives, indicating a whole food transformed with added culinary ingredients and industrial frying/packaging. This fits NOVA 3 (processed) rather than NOVA 4 (ultra-processed) because it lacks the multi-ingredient industrial formulations and additives typical of UPFs.

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Common Questions about Yuca Cassava Chips, 4.5 OZ

The healthiness of Yuca Cassava Chips can depend on your dietary needs and lifestyle. They’re low in sugar and contain no artificial ingredients, which is a plus! However, they do have some fat from the palm oil, so while they can be a tasty snack, moderation is key.

Perfect For

movie-night
road-trip
game-day-prep

Vibe:

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$5.49
per package