Mozzarella Sticks, 8 OZ
What You Should Know
You'd grab this box from the freezer aisle for a quick appetizer at a party, a kid-friendly after-school snack, or a lazy movie night — it evokes cheesy, indulgent comfort food. The product feels nostalgic and convenient, promising crisp, gooey mozzarella with minimal prep. The ingredient list (breading with starches, xanthan gum, leavening agents, and blended vegetable oils) signals industrial processing to achieve a stable, crispy texture and long shelf life, a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
PART-SKIM, MOZZARELLA, CHEESE, (PASTEURIZED, PART-SKIM, MILK,, SALT,, CHEESE, CULTURE,, ENZYMES), BREADING, (RICE, FLOUR,, TAPIOCA, STARCH,, XANTHAN, GUM,, EVAPORATED, CANE, SUGAR,, SALT,, LEAVENING, [SODIUM, ACID, PYROPHOSPHATE,, BAKING, SODA],, SPICE,, DEHYDRATED, GARLIC,, DEHYDRATED, ONION,, YEAST), WATER, VEGETABLE, OIL, (SOYBEAN, OIL,, SUNFLOWER, OIL,, AND/OR, CANOLA, OIL), DRIED, PARSLEY.
Flagged Ingredients:
- •soybean oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •sunflower oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •canola oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •soy lecithin - Processed emulsifier
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
This is an ultra-processed product: ready-to-heat frozen snack with industrial breading (starches, xanthan gum, chemical leavening) and blended vegetable oils, plus high sodium — ingredients and formulations typical of NOVA group 4.
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Common Questions about Mozzarella Sticks, 8 OZ
Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! These mozzarella sticks pack a punch with 32 grams of protein per serving, which is great if you're looking for a protein boost. However, they do come in at 580 calories with a decent amount of sodium, so they're more of an occasional treat than an everyday snack.