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Caribbean Food Delights: Jamaican Style Mild Beef Turnover Patties 2 Pack
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Caribbean Food Delights: Jamaican Style Mild Beef Turnover Patties 2 Pack

Caribbean Food Delights
10 oz
Available at Foodtown
380
Calories
12g
Protein
2g
Sugars
570mg
Sodium
75
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Caribbean Food Delights' Jamaican Style Mild Beef Turnover Patties (2-pack, 10 oz) sit in the frozen aisle among other ready-to-heat ethnic entrées and frozen appetizers—often near frozen empanadas, Jamaican patties, and Caribbean meal kits. Shoppers grab them during busy weekly grocery runs, for game-day snack spreads, or when they want a quick, portable meal for road trips and lunch breaks. The brand positions itself as an accessible slice of Caribbean flavor for the American market: Jamaican-inspired seasonings, a “mild” heat callout for broader appeal, and packaging that hints at homemade tradition while promising convenience. Labeling leans into cultural cues rather than health claims—no organic seal, no explicit natural or clean-label certifications; the “mild” descriptor and familiar imagery may act as a kid- and family-friendly halo. In plain terms, this is a highly processed, ready-to-heat frozen pastry made with industrial ingredients and formulated fillings. Sensory notes: a golden, flaky crust made with palm oil and enriched flour gives a slightly sweet, tender snap that yields to a warm, saucy ground-beef interior spiced with thyme, onions, hot pepper accents, and umami boosters like soy sauce and monosodium glutamate. Packaging is typical frozen retail—boxed with two individually wrapped patties or a sealed pouch—designed for oven baking or microwave reheating, making the eating ritual quick: warm, open, and eat by hand as a snack or paired with rice, salad, or dipping sauce. It reads as convenient, comforting, and culturally inspired convenience food within American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 2
Calories380
% Daily Value*
Total Fat20g26%
Saturated Fat8g40%
Cholesterol25mg8%
Sodium570mg25%
Total Carbohydrate37g13%
Total Sugars2g
Added Sugars2g4%
Protein12g
* 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

Filling:, Ground, Beef,, Water,, Onions,, Modified, Food, Starch,, Bread, Crumbs, (Wheat, Flour,, Salt,, Yeast),, Seasoning, [(Salt,, Soup, Base, (Dextrose,, Salt,, Corn, Starch,, Hydrolyzed, Vegetable, Protein, (Soybean),, Natural, Flavors,, Onions,, Spice, Blend,, Garlic,, Caramel, Color,, Palm, Oil),, Flavoring),, Monosodium, Glutamate,, Soy, Sauce, (Water,, Soybeans,, Wheat,, Salt)],, Hot, Peppers,, Caramel, Color, and, Thyme,, Crust:, Enriched, Unbleached, Flour, (Wheat, Flour,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Thiamine, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid),, Water,, Palm, Oil,, Sugar,, Salt,, Extractives, of, Turmeric, and, Annatto..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • palm oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • monosodium glutamate - Processed emulsifier
  • sodium benzoate - Synthetic preservative
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo Preservative

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 (modified food starch, hydrolyzed vegetable protein, MSG, caramel color, palm oil) and is a ready-to-heat frozen pastry, consistent with NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).

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Common Questions about Caribbean Food Delights: Jamaican Style Mild Beef Turnover Patties 2 Pack

The term 'healthy' can vary widely depending on your dietary needs and goals. These patties pack a decent protein punch at 12 grams per serving, which can be great for a quick meal. However, they also come with 20 grams of fat and 570 milligrams of sodium, so they're more of an occasional treat than an everyday staple if you're watching those numbers.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
road-trip

Vibe:

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