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Pero Vegetable Medley
Produce
📊 NOVA 1🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free✨ Seed Oil Free

Pero Vegetable Medley

Pero Family Farms
12 oz
Available at Foodtown
25
Calories
2g
Protein
2g
Sugars
35mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
4
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Pero Family Farms' Pero Vegetable Medley is a small, everyday convenience product that reads like a quick shortcut to a healthier plate. You'd find this 12 oz pack in the refrigerated produce section, often near other bagged salad mixes, pre-cut stir-fry blends, ready-to-eat greens, and chilled prepared vegetables. It fits naturally into runs for weeknight dinners, meal-prep Sundays, and lunches for busy families or individuals who want minimal prep. The brand positioning leans into simple, domestic farm imagery — "Family Farms" suggests wholesome, home-cooked values aimed at time-pressed parents and health-conscious shoppers who still want convenience. The front label highlights "Washed & ready to use" and a recipe on the back, creating a health-halo of freshness and ease without listing organic certification; the package does not advertise kid-centric characters or indulgent claims, instead emphasizing practicality and straightforwardness. In plain processing terms the vegetables are trimmed, washed, and packed — minimal handling to extend usability and speed preparation. Sensory cues: expect crisp broccoli florets, firm cauliflower pieces, and sweet, snappy carrot coins with a clean, vegetal aroma; textures are crunchy when raw, tendering quickly when steamed or microwaved. Packaging is typically a clear plastic clamshell or sealed bag that lets the colorful mix show through, encouraging instant grab-and-go use. Rituals around it are mundane and frequent — tossed into a salad, steamed as a dinner side, stirred into a quick pasta or omelet. In American grocery culture this product slots between traditional whole produce and more elaborate prepared foods, offering a pragmatic compromise of freshness and convenience.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 cup
Servings per Container: 4
Calories25
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium35mg2%
Total Carbohydrate6g2%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars2g
Protein2g
* 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

Broccoli, Cauliflower, &, Carrots..

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:1 / 4

Minimally Processed

Why this score?

The ingredients are just whole vegetables that have been washed, trimmed, and packaged with no added oils, sugars, or preservatives, so it fits the minimally processed (NOVA 1) category. The product's processing is limited to cleaning and portioning rather than formulation or industrial alteration.

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Common Questions about Pero Vegetable Medley

Absolutely! The Pero Vegetable Medley is low in calories and packed with vitamins and minerals, making it a great addition to a balanced diet. With only 25 calories per cup, it’s a terrific way to add volume and nutrients to your meals without piling on the calories.

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