Can you spot the ultraprocessed foods?

Take a virtual shopping trip to learn more about what's on grocery store shelves.

Blount Clam Shack Gumbo, 24oz
Deli
📊 NOVA 4

Blount Clam Shack Gumbo, 24oz

Blount Clam Shack
24 oz
Available at Foodtown
170
Calories
9g
Protein
3g
Sugars
840mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
106
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Blount Clam Shack Gumbo (24 oz) reads like a convenience-minded take on a classic Southern stew. You'd find it on the grocery shelf in the soup and prepared meals aisle, often near other canned or jarred seafood stews, boxed gumbo mixes, and frozen Cajun entrees; stores may place it close to clam chowders and ready-to-heat dinners. This product fits last-minute weeknight dinners, game-day spreads, and storm-prep lists when shoppers want a hearty meal without stirring a roux from scratch. Brand positioning leans into coastal, regional identity — the Clam Shack name evokes New England and seafood shacks while the gumbo nods to Creole tradition — appealing to adults seeking approachable, flavorful convenience rather than gourmet authenticity. Labels often use words like "uncured" or highlight no added nitrites and claim simple proteins like chicken raised without antibiotics; packaging is non-organic and not certified organic, and marketing emphasizes convenience and flavor over health claims. In plain processing context this is a prepared, shelf-stable refrigerated or canned entrée with added stabilizers and flavorings. Sensory details: expect a brothy, tomato-okra base with soft rice, tender shrimp and chicken, and slices of smoky sausage; textures range from silky broth and tender vegetables to meaty bites of seafood and sausage. The 24-ounce format comes in a jar or can designed to serve 2–3, with a simple heat-and-serve ritual — warm on stovetop or in microwave, ladle over rice, serve with crusty bread. It reads as comforting, quick, and slightly indulgent convenience food that borrows regional flavor cues for broad supermarket appeal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 cup
Servings per Container: 3
Calories170
% Daily Value*
Total Fat8g10%
Saturated Fat2g10%
Cholesterol45mg15%
Sodium840mg37%
Total Carbohydrate17g6%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars3g
Protein9g
* 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

Water,, Tomatoes,, Okra,, Uncured, Chourico, Sausage, with, No, Added, Nitrites, or, Nitrates, Except, Naturally, Occurring, Nitrates, in, Sea, Salt, and, Celery, Powder, (Pork,, Water,, Spices,, Sea, Salt,, Red, Vinegar,, Vinegar,, Cultured, Celery, Powder, [Celery, Powder,, Sea, Salt),, White, Meat, Chicken, Raised, Without, Antibiotics,, Shrimp,, Green, Bell, Peppers,, Onions,, Celery,, Enriched, Long, Grain, Parboiled, Rice, (Long, Grain, Parboiled, Rice,, Calcium, Carbonate,, Iron, Phosphate,, Thiamine, Mononitrate,, Folic, Acid),, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of:, Butter, (Cream,, Salt),, Modified, Corn, Starch,, Wheat, Flour,, Garlic,, Beef, Stock, Concentrate, (Beef,, Beef, Stock),, Natural, Flavor,, Onion, Powder,, Garlic, Powder,, Sugar,, Yeast, Extract,, Xanthan, Gum,, Salt,, Canola, Oil,, Dry, Mustard,, Nisin, Preparation, and, Spices..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Canola Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

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 multiple industrial ingredients and additives (modified corn starch, xanthan gum, natural flavors, nisin preparation, yeast extract) and a formulated sausage product, consistent with ultra-processed foods (NOVA 4).

Daily Ritual

Can you Spot Ultraprocessed Foods? Play our Supermarket Game

Take a virtual shopping trip to learn more about what's on grocery store shelves.

Shopping in the supermarket oil aisle

Others also viewed

Common Questions about Blount Clam Shack Gumbo, 24oz

That's a great question! The Clam Shack Gumbo has a decent balance of protein and flavor, but calling it 'healthy' really depends on your personal dietary goals. With 170 calories and 9g of protein per serving, it's a tasty option for a quick meal, especially if you’re looking for something satisfying without being overly heavy.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
storm-prep
weeknight-dinner

Vibe:

comfortingconvenientnostalgicpractical
$NaN
per package