Plant-Based Ultimate Chick'n Tenders, 15 OZ
What You Should Know
You'd spot these in the frozen meat-alternative section of the grocery store or in a freezer aisle when grabbing quick dinner or game-day snacks. They feel nostalgic and indulgent — riffing on classic chicken tenders — but the long list of isolated proteins, starches, gums, methylcellulose, titanium dioxide and “natural flavors” signals heavy industrial reformulation to imitate meat texture and flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
WATER, ENRICHED, WHEAT, FLOUR, (WHEAT, FLOUR,, NIACIN,, REDUCED, IRON,, THIAMINE, MONONITRATE,, RIBOFLAVIN,, FOLIC, ACID), CANOLA, OIL, VITAL, WHEAT, GLUTEN, SOY, PROTEIN, ISOLATE, PEA, PROTEIN, CONCENTRATE, TAPIOCA, STARCH, 2%, OR, LESS, OF:, TEXTURED, WHEAT, PROTEIN, (WHEAT, GLUTEN,, WHEAT, STARCH), DEGERMINATED, YELLOW, CORN, FLOUR, METHYLCELLULOSE, SALT, SUNFLOWER, OIL, NATURAL, FLAVOR, YEAST, EXTRACT, GARLIC, POWDER, SPICES, ONION, POWDER, DRIED, ONION, FRUCTOSE, LEAVENING, (SODIUM, ACID, PYROPHOSPHATE,, SODIUM, BICARBONATE), PAPRIKA, EXTRACTIVES, (COLOR), PEA, PROTEIN, TITANIUM, DIOXIDE, (COLOR), XANTHAN, GUM, CITRIC, ACID, LACTIC, ACID..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •Canola Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •Sunflower Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •Methylcellulose - Processed emulsifier
- •Red 40 - Artificial coloring
- •Titanium Dioxide - Artificial coloring
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
Contains multiple industrial ingredients (soy protein isolate, pea protein concentrate, methylcellulose, xanthan gum, titanium dioxide, natural flavors) and is a ready-to-heat formulated product — characteristics consistent with NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed foods).
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Common Questions about Plant-Based Ultimate Chick'n Tenders, 15 OZ
The Ultimate Chick'n Tenders are a tasty option for those looking to incorporate more plant-based protein into their meals, packing 15 grams of protein per serving. However, they do contain some sodium (560 mg), which might be a consideration if you're watching your salt intake. Ultimately, they can be a fun addition to a balanced diet, especially when paired with fresh veggies or whole grains.