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Reese Hearts Of Palm
Canned & Packaged Goods
📊 NOVA 3🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free✨ Seed Oil Free

Reese Hearts Of Palm

Reese
14 oz
Available at Foodtown
35
Calories
3g
Protein
2g
Sugars
240mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
7
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Reese Hearts of Palm arrives on store shelves as a niche pantry staple—usually found in the canned vegetables or international/Latin foods aisle near artichoke hearts, canned olives, jarred peppers and other salad toppers. The 14 oz metal can promises a tidy, shelf-stable ingredient for people who want a lighter, slightly unconventional add-in for salads, sandwiches and stir-fries. The brand leans into a clean, health-focused positioning: kosher and non-GMO labeling, low-calorie and cholesterol-free copy, and a short ingredient list that reads like a kitchen pantry (hearts of palm, water, salt, citric acid). This gives shoppers a “natural” halo without organic certification. Culturally, hearts of palm carry a mild foodie cachet—associated with Brazilian and Latin American cuisine, vegetarian and vegan plates, and home cooks experimenting with plant-forward textures. Target customers are health-conscious, ingredient-aware adults who enjoy prepping salads, hosting light brunches, or elevating antipasto boards. Sensory details: the canned hearts offer a crisp yet tender bite with a creamy, slightly tart flavor; pieces are typically rinsed, sliced and tossed, or quartered into salads and ceviche-style dishes. Packaging is a standard labeled metal can that fits easily into a pantry; use rituals include rinsing and draining, then slicing with a knife or pulling apart with forks. In plain terms, the product is a preserved vegetable—minimally altered at harvest but treated for shelf stability with salt and citric acid during canning. Nutrition cues (very low calories, modest sugars, and moderate sodium) steer shoppers toward mindful use as a low-calorie, flavorful mix-in rather than a staple side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.5 cup
Servings per Container: 2
Calories35
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium240mg10%
Total Carbohydrate6g2%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars2g
Protein3g
* 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

Hearts, of, Palm,, Water,, Salt,, Citric, Acid..

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

This is a processed canned vegetable preserved with salt and citric acid; it contains few additives and no industrial formulations but has been altered and packaged for long shelf life, fitting NOVA category 3.

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Common Questions about Reese Hearts Of Palm

The Hearts of Palm are definitely on the healthier side of the canned goods aisle! With only 35 calories per serving and a decent amount of fiber, they’re a great low-calorie option. They’re not a superfood, but they can be a nutritious addition to salads or grain bowls, especially when you’re looking to cut down on heavier ingredients.

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