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MorningStar Farms Buffalo Wings
Frozen Foods
📊 NOVA 4🥛 Dairy-Free

MorningStar Farms Buffalo Wings

MorningStar Farms
10.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
210
Calories
14g
Protein
2g
Sugars
360mg
Sodium
5g
Fiber
79
Ingredients

What You Should Know

MorningStar Farms Buffalo Wings (10.50 oz) live in the frozen aisle, usually shelved with vegetarian proteins, plant-based nuggets, and frozen appetizer snacks such as mozzarella sticks and traditional chicken wings. You’ll spot them near other MorningStar items and next to family-sized frozen foods aimed at quick meals. They fit into game-day spreads, quick weeknight dinners, and kid-friendly snack runs — shoppers reach for them during grocery trips planned around busy evenings, casual entertaining, or back-to-school convenience. MorningStar frames the product as a meat-free, family-friendly alternative: marketing leans into vegetarian and flexitarian culture, appealing to parents, college students, and meat-reducers seeking familiar comfort flavors without animal meat. Labeling leans on health-forward cues — “42% less fat” and “good source of protein” — and vegetarian positioning creates a subtle health halo, though there’s no organic certification; the ingredient list includes “natural flavors” and various color extracts rather than whole-food claims. In plain terms this is a highly processed, factory-formulated frozen product made from isolated plant proteins, binders, starches, and added flavors. Sensory notes highlight a spicy buffalo tang, a crispy, crunchy breadcrumb exterior that gives way to a tender, chewy textured interior; sodium and savory yeast extracts amplify the savory profile. The resealable bag packaging supports snacking rituals — heating in the oven or air fryer, dunking in ranch or blue cheese, sharing on a platter with celery on game night, or tucking into wraps for a quick lunch. It’s convenience-driven comfort food in American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 5
Servings per Container: 3
Calories210
% Daily Value*
Total Fat8g10%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Sodium360mg16%
Total Carbohydrate23g8%
Dietary Fiber5g18%
Total Sugars2g
Added Sugars2g4%
Protein14g
* 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

Ingredients:, Water,, Wheat, Flour,, Soy, Protein, Concentrate,, Vegetable, Oil, (Corn,, Canola, And/Or, Sunflower),, Soy, Protein, Isolate., Contains, 2%, Or, Less, Of, Salt,, Methylcellulose,, Wheat, Gluten,, Potato, Starch,, Maltodextrin,, Cornstarch,, Tapioca, Dextrin,, Paprika, Color,, Garlic, Powder,, Wheat, Starch,, Dextrose,, Natural, Flavors,, Potassium, Salt,, Hot, Sauce, (Aged, Cayenne, Peppers,, Vinegar,, Salt,, Garlic, Powder),, Yeast, Extract,, Yeast,, Sugar,, Spices,, Onion, Powder,, Leavening, (Sodium, Acid, Pyrophosphate,, Sodium, Bicarbonate),, Vinegar,, Citric, Acid,, Yellow, Corn, Flour,, Paprika, Extract, Color,, Turmeric, Extract, Color,, Annatto, Extract, Color..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Corn - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Canola - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Sunflower - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Yeast Extract - Processed emulsifier
  • Paprika Color - Artificial coloring
  • Paprika Extract Color - Artificial coloring
  • Turmeric Extract Color - Artificial coloring
  • Annatto Extract Color - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo Additive

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 isolated proteins, methylcellulose, maltodextrin, multiple added flavors, color extracts and other industrial ingredients characteristic of ultra-processed foods, indicating a NOVA 4 classification.

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Common Questions about MorningStar Farms Buffalo Wings

That depends on your definition of healthy! With 14 grams of protein and 5 grams of fiber per serving, they can be a decent option for a quick snack or meal, especially if you're looking for something hearty. Just keep in mind that they do contain some sodium and added sugars, so moderation is key.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
back-to-school

Vibe:

convenientindulgentcomforting
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