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Fresh Gourmet Crispy Garlic Salad Topper
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Fresh Gourmet Crispy Garlic Salad Topper

Fresh Gourmet
3 oz
Available at Foodtown
35
Calories
1g
Protein
35mg
Sodium
31
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Fresh Gourmet Crispy Garlic Salad Topper is a small, sprinkle-friendly condiment you’ll spot near the produce aisle’s salad dressing and crouton displays or on the shelf with other salad toppers and packaged croutons. Packaged in a 3 oz shaker-style jar or resealable plastic tub, the product looks like a pantry-ready shortcut for adding crunch and garlicky punch to greens. It fits quick grocery trips where shoppers pick up items for weeknight dinners, weekend brunch salads, or party platters—anytime someone wants an easy way to dress up a bowl without making croutons from scratch. The brand leans casual and convenience-forward: Fresh Gourmet pitches itself to busy households, families and home cooks who want gourmet-ish touches without the work, often using welcoming imagery of colorful salads and approachable meal moments. Label copy typically highlights flavor descriptors like “crispy” and “garlic” and may list familiar-sounding ingredients; it may also include mild health halos such as “made with real garlic” or “no artificial colors” while lacking organic or non-GMO certification. In plain terms, this is a processed, shelf-stable topping made by combining floured crisps, oils and concentrated seasonings, not a whole-food garnish. Sensory-wise it delivers small, brittle, golden-brown pieces with a toasty, oily sheen and a bright, savory garlic aroma; texture is light-crunchy and slightly powdery from seasoning. Rituals around use are quick: shake or spoon over salads, soups, roasted vegetables or casseroles, often as a last-step garnish that signals a finished, indulgent plate. It occupies a convivial role in American grocery culture as a convenience booster for everyday and entertaining meals.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.3 tbsp
Servings per Container: 12
Calories35
% Daily Value*
Total Fat2.5g3%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium35mg2%
Total Carbohydrate4g1%
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

Garlic,, Enriched, Flour, (Wheat, Flour,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Thiamine, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin, Folic, Acid),, Sunflower, and/or, Safflower, Oil,, Seasoning, (Salt,, Maltodextrin,, Garlic, Powder,, Yeast, Extract,, Onion, Powder,, Brown, Sugar,, Sugar,, Natural, Flavor..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • sunflower - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • safflower - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

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 refined/enriched flour, isolated ingredients (maltodextrin), oils, flavor extracts and other industrial ingredients indicative of ultra-processing; manufactured to be shelf-stable and ready-to-use.

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Common Questions about Fresh Gourmet Crispy Garlic Salad Topper

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! At 35 calories per serving, it's low in sugar and has no added sugars, making it a flavorful addition to your salad without piling on the calories. Just remember, 'healthy' can mean different things for different diets, so consider how it fits into your overall meal plan.

Perfect For

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