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Fresh Express Hearts Of Romaine Salad Blend
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📊 NOVA 1🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free✨ Seed Oil Free

Fresh Express Hearts Of Romaine Salad Blend

Fresh Express
9 oz
Available at Foodtown
15
Calories
1g
Protein
1g
Sugars
5mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
2
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Fresh Express Hearts of Romaine Salad Blend is a familiar sight in the refrigerated produce aisle — usually shelved in the chilled bagged-salads section alongside mixed greens, baby spinach, and pre-washed spring mix, often near salad dressings and croutons. This 9 oz keep-crisp bag leans into convenience: it’s marketed as a freshly chilled, thoroughly washed, ready-to-eat option for people who want a quick base for dinners, packed lunches, or weekend brunch salads. The brand voice reads mainstream and family-focused, aimed at time-pressed shoppers and health-minded households that want the look and taste of freshly harvested lettuce without the prep work. Label cues create a strong “fresh” and “natural” halo — claims like “Guaranteed fresh,” “Thoroughly washed,” “Ready to eat,” and “No preservatives” are prominent; there is no organic certification on this package, and there’s no overt kid-oriented branding. In plain terms it’s minimally processed: the lettuce is harvested, cooled, rinsed, dried, and sealed in a modified bag to preserve crispness. Sensory notes: pale to medium green romaine leaves with crunchy pale ribs, a cool, hydrating snap when bitten, and a clean, slightly sweet vegetal flavor; the bag feels light and crinkly and the ritual is simple — open, tumble into a bowl, add dressing or proteins, toss. In American grocery culture this product occupies the gap between whole heads of lettuce and time-saving convenience foods: it promises the virtue of fresh produce with the practicality of ready-to-use packaging, making it a go-to for quick salads, meal prep, and last-minute entertaining.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 cups
Servings per Container: 3
Calories15
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium5mg0%
Total Carbohydrate3g1%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars1g
Protein1g
* 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

Romaine, Lettuce..

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:1 / 4

Minimally Processed

Why this score?

Contains a single whole-ingredient (romaine lettuce) with minimal industrial steps (washing, chilling, packaging) and no additives, so it fits NOVA group 1 as an unprocessed/minimally processed food.

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Common Questions about Fresh Express Hearts Of Romaine Salad Blend

Absolutely! With just 15 calories per serving and a good dose of fiber, this salad blend is a fantastic way to add volume and nutrients to your meals without a lot of calories. It’s low in sugar and free from preservatives, making it a wholesome choice. Just remember, 'healthy' can be subjective; it’s great as part of a balanced diet!

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