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Classic Pizzeria Plant-Based Pepperoni Slices, 5 OZ
meat/meat-alternatives
📊 NOVA 4🥛 Dairy-Free

Classic Pizzeria Plant-Based Pepperoni Slices, 5 OZ

FIELD ROAST
Available at Whole Foods
130
Calories
7g
Protein
520mg
Sodium
76
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot these in the refrigerated plant-based or deli aisle, grabbed for pizza nights, sandwiches, or quick snack platters. The product gives an indulgent, nostalgic pepperoni vibe while marketed as a convenient vegan alternative. A long list of protein isolates, gums, emulsifiers, colorants and flavorings points to extensive industrial processing to create a sliceable texture and stable shelf life — classic NOVA 4 cues.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 18 SLICES
Servings per Container: 2.5
Calories130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat10g13%
Saturated Fat1.5g8%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium520mg23%
Total Carbohydrate5g2%
Protein7g
* 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

WATER, VEGETABLE, OIL, (SOYBEAN, OIL, AND/OR, CANOLA, OIL), WHEAT, GLUTEN, POTATO, PROTEIN, ISOLATE, PEA, PROTEIN, METHYLCELLULOSE, CONTAINS, LESS, THAN, 2%, OF:, YEAST, EXTRACT, MALTODEXTRIN, SALT, CARRAGEENAN, VINEGAR, SEA, SALT, NATURAL, FLAVOR, RED, RICE, FLOUR, LOCUST, BEAN, GUM, XANTHAN, GUM, PAPRIKA, (COLOR), SPICES, (ANISE,, BLACK, PEPPER,, CAYENNE,, FENNEL), CITRIC, ACID, (PRESERVATIVE), SMOKED, SUGAR, (SUGAR,, WATER,, SMOKE), DRIED, GARLIC, ANNATTO, EXTRACT, (COLOR), SODIUM, ALGINATE, PAPRIKA, EXTRACT, (COLOR), GARLIC, JUICE, CONCENTRATE, CITRUS, FIBRE, SMOKE, FLAVOR, SUNFLOWER, OIL, GLUTAMIC, ACID..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Canola oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Sunflower oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Methylcellulose - Processed emulsifier
  • Citric acid - Synthetic preservative
  • Red 40 - Artificial coloring
  • Annatto extract - Artificial coloring
  • Paprika extract - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo PreservativeNo Additive

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 isolated proteins, methylcellulose, maltodextrin, multiple gums, flavorings, colorants and preservatives; these industrial ingredients and formulations are used to recreate meat-like texture and extend shelf life, consistent with NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Classic Pizzeria Plant-Based Pepperoni Slices, 5 OZ

When it comes to health, it’s all about context! These pepperoni slices are lower in sugar and cholesterol-free, making them a decent option for plant-based diets. However, they’re also higher in sodium and include some processed ingredients, so if you're watching your salt intake, you might want to enjoy them in moderation.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
weekend-brunch

Vibe:

nostalgicindulgentconvenient
$4.79
per package