Plant-Based Ultimate Chick'n Tenders, 15 OZ
What You Should Know
You'd find these in the frozen aisle alongside other plant-based meats and family convenience meals, often grabbed for a quick weeknight dinner, kids' plates, or game-day snacks. The product reads indulgent and nostalgic—designed to mimic the crispy, chewy experience of chicken tenders while signaling a plant-based option. The long list of protein isolates, starches, emulsifiers and flavor/color additives (methylcellulose, xanthan gum, titanium dioxide, natural flavors, leavening salts) reveals heavy industrial processing to recreate texture and taste—classic ultra-processed food characteristics.
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 and additives (protein isolates, methylcellulose, xanthan gum, titanium dioxide, flavors, leavening agents) and is reformulated to mimic whole foods, 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.