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Goodness Gardens Herb Blend Tube
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Goodness Gardens Herb Blend Tube

Gourmet Garden™
4 oz
Available at Foodtown
10
Calories
0g
Protein
1g
Sugars
120mg
Sodium
22
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You’ll typically find Gourmet Garden™ Goodness Gardens Herb Blend Tube tucked in the refrigerated produce or refrigerated condiments aisle, alongside other squeeze-tube pastes (garlic, ginger, lemongrass), bottled pestos and fresh herb clamshells. It reads like a bridge between the fresh-herb bin and the convenience shelf: marketed with garden imagery and “fresh basil” language so it feels at home near salads, deli items and prepared meal kits. Occasion-wise this tube answers quick-weeknight dinners, weekend bruschettas and pizza nights where a fast hit of bright basil is welcome — it’s also a handy item for meal-prep or last-minute entertaining. Brand positioning leans toward premium convenience: a youthful, time-pressed home cook who wants restaurant-like flavor without growing a herb garden. Packaging evokes freshness and convenience rather than kids’ branding, using “garden” and freshness cues; one ingredient (canola oil) is labeled organic which supports a light natural halo on the pack. The label emphasizes flavor and aroma more than nutrition claims. In plain processing terms, this is a prepared basil paste: real basil blended with sweetener, oil, dairy-derived whey and small stabilizers and acids, then packed into a squeezable tube for shelf-stable/refrigerated convenience. Sensory experience: a glossy, soft, slightly oily paste with a bright green color, faint flecks of herb body, and an immediate basil aroma when squeezed; you add small dollops at the end of cooking or straight onto bread and salads. The ritual is quick — refrigerate, squeeze, stir — making it part of the modern pantry shorthand for freshness.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 tsp
Servings per Container: 23
Calories10
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium120mg5%
Total Carbohydrate1g0%
Total Sugars1g
Added Sugars1g2%
Protein0g
* 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

Basil,, Dextrose,, Organic, Canola, Oil,, Whey, (Milk),, Sodium, Lactate,, Sea, Salt,, Ascorbic, Acid, (to, Protect, Color, and, Flavor),, Acetic, Acid,, Xanthan, Gum..

Flagged Ingredients:

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

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

The product combines real basil with added sweetener (dextrose), oils, stabilizers (xanthan gum), and preservation/processing agents, and is manufactured into a ready-to-use squeezable paste — characteristics of an ultra-processed food.

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Common Questions about Goodness Gardens Herb Blend Tube

The Herb Blend Tube can definitely add a burst of flavor to your dishes without piling on too many calories—just 10 per teaspoon! It's great for enhancing meals with fresh herb taste, but remember it's not a substitute for whole foods. Healthy is subjective, and if you're looking for something to liven up your meals with minimal calories, this could be a solid choice.

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