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Garlic Asiago Brazilian Cheese Bread, 11.5 OZ
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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 these Garlic Asiago Brazilian Cheese Bites in the frozen appetizers or snack aisle, perfect for grabbing before a weekend brunch or a party. They give an indulgent, comfort-snack vibe — cheesy and nostalgic of homemade pão de queijo but ready-to-heat. The ingredient list and additives (refined oils, anti-caking cellulose) suggest an industrially prepared dough that delivers the chewy, airy texture of tapioca with convenience rather than a scratch-made product.

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 oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • sunflower oil - 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:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

Mostly recognizable ingredients (tapioca, eggs, cheese) point to a processed food, but the presence of additives like cellulose and refined oils and industrial pre-mixing/ready-to-heat format indicate manufactured processing rather than minimally processed or highly formulated ultra-processed products.

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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

weekend-brunch
game-day-prep
movie-night

Vibe:

indulgentcomfortingconvenientnostalgic
$7.99
per package