Plant Based Crispy Jack Tenders, 9 OZ
What You Should Know
You'd spot these in the freezer or plant-based prepared foods aisle and pull them out when you want a quick, crispy 'chicken' substitute for weeknight dinners, kid lunches, or game-day snacks. The product trades on nostalgic, comfort-food vibes — crispy tenders — but the long list of isolated proteins, starches, emulsifiers and flavoring/coloring agents signals a highly formulated, indulgent convenience product typical of ultra-processed foods.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
JACKFRUIT, WATER, SOY, FLOUR, CORN, STARCH, PEA, PROTEIN, RICE, FLOUR, RICE, STARCH, CANOLA, OIL, CONTAINS, LESS, THAN, 2%, OF:, SPICES, NATURAL, FLAVORS, GARLIC, POWDER, ONION, POWDER, YEAST, SALT, SUGAR, DEXTROSE, (FOR, COLOR), BAKING, POWDER, (SODIUM, PYROPHOSPHATE,, SODIUM, BICARBONATE), LACTIC, ACID, METHYLCELLULOSE, (PLANT, FIBER), PAPRIKA, EXTRACT..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •canola - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
Contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (methylcellulose, isolated pea and soy proteins, modified starches, sodium pyrophosphate, natural flavors, dextrose) and is a reconstituted, formed breaded product — characteristics consistent with NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).
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Common Questions about Plant Based Crispy Jack Tenders, 9 OZ
The Crispy Jack Tenders can be considered a healthier alternative to traditional chicken tenders, especially if you're looking for a plant-based option. They are lower in calories and saturated fat, and they pack a decent amount of fiber. However, 'healthy' can be subjective — it really depends on your dietary goals and lifestyle.