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Snow's Clams, Minced, Wild Caught 6.5 oz
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📊 NOVA 4🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free✨ Seed Oil Free

Snow's Clams, Minced, Wild Caught 6.5 oz

Snow's
6.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
40
Calories
5g
Protein
1g
Sugars
530mg
Sodium
19
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Snow's Clams, Minced, Wild Caught (6.5 oz) is a small, shelf-stable tin that lives in the canned seafood aisle alongside tuna, sardines, and other shelf-stable shellfish. You’ll spot it near clam chowder bases, bottled clam juice, and canned briny ingredients used for quick weeknight meals or last-minute entertaining. The tin’s modest size and “wild caught” plus MSC certified sustainable seafood logo cue shoppers who value traceability and ocean-friendly sourcing. This product fits errands for a stocked pantry, a quick weekend brunch (think clam dip or scramble), storm-prep kits, or busy cooks pulling together a fast pasta or chowder. Snow’s reads like a practical, coastal-minded brand — aimed at home cooks who want authentic seafood flavor without the fuss of fresh shelling. It leans on heritage and sustainability messaging rather than flashy kid-oriented marketing. Label claims emphasize “wild caught” and the MSC certification; there’s no organic seal and the ingredient list reveals processing aides used to retain juices and color. In plain terms it’s canned clams preserved for convenience: minced clams in clam juice with water, salt, a little sugar and technical additives to stabilize texture and appearance. Sensory cues: soft, tender slivers of clam with a briny, sea-salty finish, easy-to-stir texture that blends into chowders, dips, or pasta sauces. Packaging ritual is straightforward — pop the lid, drain or use the juice, and fold into a recipe. For many shoppers it’s a reliable, no-fuss seafood building block that evokes New England clam houses and quick coastal cooking at home.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.33 cup
Servings per Container: 2
Calories40
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0.5g1%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Cholesterol25mg8%
Sodium530mg23%
Total Carbohydrate4g1%
Total Sugars1g
Added Sugars1g2%
Protein5g
* 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

Clams, in, Clam, Juice,, Water,, Salt,, Sugar,, Sodium, Tripolyphosphate, (to, Retain, Natural, Juices),, Calcium, Disodium, EDTA, (to, Protect, Color)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Sodium Tripolyphosphate - Synthetic preservative
  • Calcium Disodium EDTA - Synthetic preservative
No Preservative

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 contains industrial additives (sodium tripolyphosphate, calcium disodium EDTA) and is a shelf-stable, industrially processed canned food, which aligns with NOVA group 4 (ultraprocessed).

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Common Questions about Snow's Clams, Minced, Wild Caught 6.5 oz

Snow's Clams are a great source of protein with 5 grams per serving and low in calories at just 40. They’re packed in clam juice, which adds flavor without a ton of extra ingredients. While they aren't organic, they can be a nutritious addition to a balanced diet, especially if you're looking for a seafood boost!

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
storm-prep
meal-prep-sunday

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