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Fresh Express Salad And Toppings Kit, Asian
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Fresh Express Salad And Toppings Kit, Asian

Fresh Express
13.30 oz
Available at Foodtown
160
Calories
3g
Protein
7g
Sugars
230mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
81
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Fresh Express Salad And Toppings Kit, Asian (13.30 oz) reads like a convenience-first take on an Asian-flavored slaw: a mix of green and red cabbage, shredded carrots, green leaf lettuce and scallions bundled with a sesame-soy dressing, wonton strips and almonds. You’d spot it in the refrigerated produce aisle, shelved beside other bagged salad kits, pre-washed greens and packaged coleslaw mixes — often stacked near chilled dressings and ready-to-eat deli salads. It fits shopping trips that prioritize speed and variety: weeknight dinners, quick lunch grabs, and potlucks where a tossed salad is welcome. Brand-wise, Fresh Express positions itself as mainstream, family-oriented and health-minded — advertising freshness and convenience to busy shoppers who want produce without the prep. Packaging often sports bright, clean graphics that suggest “fresh” and “made for today”; there’s usually no organic seal on these SKUs, and label copy leans on natural-sounding claims rather than kid-targeted characters. In plain terms, this is an assembled salad kit combining fresh produce with industrially made components: the dressing contains emulsifiers, stabilizers and sweeteners and the crunchy toppings are processed grain and oil products. Sensory notes: crisp, juicy cabbage and crunchy carrots give a raw, snappy texture; the dressing is sweet-savory with sesame fragrance and a slightly viscous mouthfeel from xanthan gum; wonton strips add toasted, airy crunch and almonds bring a toasted nutty finish. The kit comes in a sealed plastic bag (with separate packets or a single dressing pouch in some SKUs) and invites a simple ritual — open, pour, toss and serve — making salad assembly quick and social or solo.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 cup
Servings per Container: 4
Calories160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat10g13%
Saturated Fat1.5g8%
Sodium230mg10%
Total Carbohydrate14g5%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars7g
Added Sugars4g8%
Protein3g
* 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

Vegetables:, Green, Cabbage,, Red, Cabbage,, Carrots,, Green, Leaf, Lettuce,, Green, Onions;, Dressing:, Water,, Vegetable, Oil, (Canola, and/or, Soybean, Oil),, Sugar,, Soy, Sauce, (Water,, Wheat,, Soybeans,, Salt),, Sesame, Oil,, Distilled, Vinegar,, Less, than, 2%, of, Salt,, Seasoning, Blend, (Dextrose,, Salt,, Natural, Flavors,, Modified, Corn, Starch),, Pineapple, Juice, Concentrate,, Dried, Ginger,, Xanthan, Gum,, Spice,, Sesame, Seeds,, Rosemary, Extract;, Wonton, Strips:, Enriched, Wheat, Flour, [Flour,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Thiamine, Mononitrate, (Vitamin, B1),, Riboflavin, (Vitamin, B2),, Folic, Acid],, Non-GMO, Canola, Oil,, Water, and, Salt;, Almonds..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Canola Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

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?

Although the base is fresh vegetables, the kit includes industrially formulated components (dressing with emulsifiers, modified starch, 'natural flavors', and processed wonton strips), placing it in NOVA group 4 as an ultra-processed product due to these manufactured ingredients and additives.

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Common Questions about Fresh Express Salad And Toppings Kit, Asian

The Asian Salad and Toppings Kit can be a healthy choice, especially when you're looking for a quick veggie boost! It packs in a variety of colorful vegetables, which are great for adding nutrients to your meal. Just keep in mind that it does have added sugars and a bit of sodium, so balance it with other whole foods throughout your day.

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