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Organic Sea Salt Garden Veggie Straws, 4.25 OZ
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📊 NOVA 4🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free🌿 Organic

Organic Sea Salt Garden Veggie Straws, 4.25 OZ

SENSIBLE PORTIONS
Available at Whole Foods
130
Calories
1g
Protein
0.99g
Sugars
280mg
Sodium
0.99g
Fiber
44
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot this bag in the snack aisle or tossed into a lunchbox—an airy, crunchy alternative to potato chips that reads ‘organic’ on the front. It gives a wholesome, convenient vibe but the texture and ingredient list hint at industrial processing (puffed/extruded flours, oils and concentrated vegetable powders) rather than whole vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving
Servings per Container: 4
Calories130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat7g9%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium280mg12%
Total Carbohydrate17g6%
Dietary Fiber0.99g4%
Total Sugars0.99g
Protein1g
* 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

ORGANIC, CORN, FLOUR, ORGANIC, SUNFLOWER, OIL, AND/OR, ORGANIC, SAFFLOWER, OIL, ORGANIC, POTATO, FLOUR, ORGANIC, POTATO, STARCH, ORGANIC, CORN, STARCH, ORGANIC, RICE, FLOUR, SALT, CALCIUM, CHLORIDE, ORGANIC, CANE, SUGAR, ORGANIC, SPINACH, POWDER, SEA, SALT, ORGANIC, TOMATO, POWDER, ORGANIC, BEET, ROOT, POWDER, (COLOR), ORGANIC, TURMERIC, (COLOR)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • sunflower oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • safflower oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • beet root powder (color) - Artificial coloring
  • turmeric (color) - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo Additive

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Multiple refined flours, added oils, salt, stabilizers (calcium chloride) and vegetable color powders combined with a puffed/extruded texture indicate industrial formulations and processing typical of ultra‑processed foods (NOVA 4). The long, composite ingredient list and manufactured texture are key clues.

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Common Questions about Organic Sea Salt Garden Veggie Straws, 4.25 OZ

It really depends on what you consider 'healthy'! These veggie straws are a fun snack option that’s low in sugar and high in flavor, but they're not exactly a superfood. They do provide some crunch and satisfaction compared to traditional potato chips, but remember that they are still a processed snack, so moderation is key!

Perfect For

back-to-school
movie-night
road-trip

Vibe:

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$5.29
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