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Creamy Original Chao Slices, 7 OZ
dairy-eggs/dairy-alternatives
📊 NOVA 4🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free

Creamy Original Chao Slices, 7 OZ

FIELD ROAST
Available at Whole Foods
60
Calories
0g
Protein
180mg
Sodium
33
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot these in the refrigerated plant-based cheese section or specialty vegan case, the kind of product you grab for sandwiches, grilled melts, or an easy snack board. The vibe is indulgent and a little nostalgic—designed to mimic classic processed cheese slices—while the presence of modified starches, refined coconut oil, natural flavors and antioxidants points to extensive industrial processing that creates a smooth, uniform texture and extended shelf life, consistent with ultra-processed products.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 SLICE
Servings per Container: 10
Calories60
% Daily Value*
Total Fat4.5g6%
Saturated Fat4g20%
Trans Fat0g
Sodium180mg8%
Total Carbohydrate4g1%
Protein0g
* 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

FILTERED, WATER, COCONUT, OIL, MODIFIED, POTATO, STARCH, MODIFIED, CORN, STARCH, POTATO, STARCH, FERMENTED, TOFU, (SOYBEANS,, WATER,, SALT,, SESAME, OIL), SEA, SALT, NATURAL, FLAVOR, OLIVE, EXTRACT, (ANTIOXIDANT, USED, AS, A, PRESERVATIVE), BETA, CAROTENE, (COLOR)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • coconut oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • sesame oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • olive extract - Synthetic preservative
  • beta carotene - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo PreservativeNo Additive

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains industrial ingredients and additives (modified potato/corn starches, refined coconut oil, natural flavors, preservatives) and is a ready-to-eat imitation cheese product, so it fits NOVA category 4 as ultra-processed; the processing yields the smooth slice texture and extended shelf stability.

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Common Questions about Creamy Original Chao Slices, 7 OZ

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, right? These slices are dairy-free and low in sugar, making them a decent choice for those avoiding dairy or looking for a lighter option. However, they're not particularly high in protein or fiber, so if you're looking for a nutrient-packed snack, you might want to pair them with something more substantial.

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
game-day-prep
movie-night

Vibe:

indulgentnostalgicconvenient
$5.49
per package