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Cascadian Farm Gardener's Blend
Frozen Foods
📊 NOVA 1🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free🌿 Organic✨ Seed Oil Free

Cascadian Farm Gardener's Blend

Cascadian Farm
10 oz
Available at Foodtown
60
Calories
2g
Protein
3g
Sugars
20mg
Sodium
3g
Fiber
7
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Cascadian Farm Gardener's Blend is a familiar frozen-aisle find: a 10-ounce bag of ready-to-use organic vegetables—corn, carrots, peas and cut green beans—marketed to shoppers who want simple, wholesome ingredients with minimal fuss. You’ll spot it in the freezer section alongside other mixed vegetables and organic frozen sides, near brands like Green Giant and private-label frozen veg, often stacked at eye level in a branded plastic bag bearing the USDA Organic seal and green, nature-forward graphics. It fits into weekly grocery runs and quick weeknight dinners, the kind of item tossed in the cart for meal-prep Sundays, school-night sides, or as a reliable companion when you need a fast vegetable boost for soups, casseroles, stir-fries or microwaveable portions. Cascadian Farm’s brand positioning leans into organic, sustainable farming narratives—appealing to health-conscious and eco-minded parents and millennial shoppers who want “natural” cues without elaborate cooking. The label highlights organic certification and ingredient simplicity, creating a health-halo effect; there’s little kid-targeted gimmickry, just plain imagery and clear ingredient listings. In plain processing terms, these are minimally processed vegetables—washed, cut, and quick-frozen to lock in freshness. Sensory details: when steamed or sautéed they become crisp-tender with bright, sweet corn kernels, soft-sweet carrots, poppable peas and lightly snappy green beans; texture is straightforward and familiar rather than artisanal. Packaging ritual is low-effort: open, pour or microwave according to directions, and finish with butter, herbs, or a squeeze of lemon. It reads as a practical, reliable staple in American home cooking culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.67
Servings per Container: 3
Calories60
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium20mg1%
Total Carbohydrate12g4%
Dietary Fiber3g11%
Total Sugars3g
Protein2g
* 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

Corn*,, Carrots*,, Peas*,, Cut, Beans*,, *, Organic..

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:1 / 4

Minimally Processed

Why this score?

Contains only organic vegetables and undergoes minimal processing (washing, cutting, quick-freezing) with no additives, which aligns with NOVA group 1 for unprocessed or minimally processed foods.

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The Gardener's Blend is a solid choice if you're looking for a quick veggie side! With just 60 calories per serving and packed with organic corn, carrots, peas, and cut beans, it offers a nutritious boost without added sugars or preservatives. It’s great for adding fiber and nutrients to your meals, especially when compared to more processed options.

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