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Garlic Asiago Brazilian Cheese Bread, 11.5 OZ
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📊 NOVA 4🌾 Gluten-Free

Garlic Asiago Brazilian Cheese Bread, 11.5 OZ

BRAZI BITES
Available at Whole Foods
140
Calories
3g
Protein
210mg
Sodium
28
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot this box of Garlic Asiago Brazilian Cheese Bread in the frozen aisle or warming on a party tray at a casual get-together — an easy, warm snack to pull out for brunch, game day or an appetizer spread. It reads indulgent and comforting with a slightly nostalgic, homemade vibe, but the uniform chewiness and long ingredient list hint at industrial processing. The presence of purified oils, anti-caking cellulose and a formulated cheese blend points toward a manufactured product engineered for consistent texture and shelf stability.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 3 PIECES
Servings per Container: 7
Calories140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat7g9%
Saturated Fat2g10%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol35mg12%
Sodium210mg9%
Total Carbohydrate16g6%
Protein3g
* 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

TAPIOCA, FLOUR, EGGS, MILK, ASIAGO, CHEESE, (PASTEURIZED, MILK,, CHEESE, CULTURES,, SALT,, ENZYMES, &, CELLULOSE, TO, PREVENT, CAKING), SAFFLOWER, AND/OR, SUNFLOWER, OIL, FILTERED, WATER, SALT, GARLIC, ROASTED, GARLIC, PARSLEY..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • safflower - 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 not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains industrial additives (cellulose), refined ingredients and a formulated cheese component and is a ready-to-heat packaged snack, matching NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed). The listed ingredients and expected uniform, shelf-stable texture reflect industrial processing rather than minimally processed whole foods.

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Common Questions about Garlic Asiago Brazilian Cheese Bread, 11.5 OZ

Healthiness can be a bit subjective! Each serving packs in some protein and calcium thanks to the Asiago cheese, but it’s also not bursting with fiber or vitamins. If you’re looking for a tasty snack or side to enjoy occasionally, this could fit the bill, but if you're on a super strict health kick, you might want to balance it with more nutrient-dense foods.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
weekend-brunch
movie-night

Vibe:

comfortingindulgentconvenientnostalgic
$7.99
per package