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Pictsweet Vegetables For The Air Fryer Parmesan Cauliflower
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Pictsweet Vegetables For The Air Fryer Parmesan Cauliflower

Pictsweet Farms
11 oz
Available at Foodtown
60
Calories
2g
Protein
2g
Sugars
350mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
38
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Pictsweet Vegetables for the Air Fryer Parmesan Cauliflower is a frozen, ready-to-cook side that sits in the supermarket freezer aisle alongside other frozen vegetables, seasoned sides, and convenient potato products. You’d find it near bagged broccoli florets, frozen riced vegetables, and air-fryer-ready offerings that promise quick prep. The product is aimed at busy families and time-pressed cooks who want a vegetable-forward option with a little indulgence — a familiar farm-oriented brand name (Pictsweet Farms) paired with a kitchen-friendly hook: "just pop in the air fryer." Packaging is a small 11-ounce frozen bag or box with bright photography of golden, cheesy florets and callouts like "air fryer" and "parmesan," giving it a homemade-meets-convenience feel. Label cues lean on freshness and simple ingredients, with a mild health halo from being a vegetable and phrases about peak freshness; there’s no organic or third-party wellness certification on the ingredient list. Sensory notes: when crisped in an air fryer the exterior takes on a lightly crunchy, seasoned crust with a savory parmesan tang while the interior stays tender and vegetal; seasoning adds mild tang from buttermilk solids and salty umami from cheese. Rituals around it are casual — a ten-minute finish in an air fryer for weeknight dinners, a quick side for weekend brunch, or a snackable accompaniment at game day. Processing context: this product is a processed, frozen seasoned vegetable — it combines raw vegetable florets with added oils, dairy powders, salt, and flavorings to make a convenient prepared item.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0 cup
Servings per Container: 312
Calories60
% Daily Value*
Total Fat4g5%
Saturated Fat0.5g3%
Sodium350mg15%
Total Carbohydrate4g1%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
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

Cauliflower,, Vegetable, Oil, (Contains, One, or, More, of, the, Following:, Olive,, Canola,, Soybean),, Salt,, Parmesan, Cheese, (Part, -, Skim, Milk,, Cheese, Culture,, Salt,, Enzymes),, Buttermilk, Solids,, Whey,, Natural, Type, Flavors,, Black, Pepper,, Onion, Powder,, Garlic, Powder,, Spice, Extractive..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • canola - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • soybean - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • soy lecithin - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

The product is a formulated frozen ready-to-cook item with added oils, dairy powders, salt, and natural-type flavors, characteristic of ultra-processed foods. Its combination of industrially processed ingredients and flavoring agents places it in NOVA group 4.

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Common Questions about Pictsweet Vegetables For The Air Fryer Parmesan Cauliflower

The Parmesan Cauliflower can be a healthy addition to your meals, especially if you're looking for a low-calorie, veggie-packed side dish. With only 60 calories per cup, it offers a nice dose of flavor with the added Parmesan cheese. Just remember, 'healthy' can mean different things depending on your dietary goals, so it's always good to consider how it fits into your overall eating pattern.

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