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Stove Top Savory Herbs Stuffing Mix, 6 oz Box
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Stove Top Savory Herbs Stuffing Mix, 6 oz Box

Stove Top
6 oz
Available at Foodtown
110
Calories
4g
Protein
2g
Sugars
450mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
57
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Stove Top Savory Herbs Stuffing Mix (6 oz) lives on the grocery store shelf in the baking/dry mixes aisle, usually near gravy packets, boxed side dishes and other instant holiday staples. It reads like a Thanksgiving shortcut — a small cardboard box promising a peppery, buttery stuffing made with “real herbs and spices.” Shoppers pull it for holiday dinners, Sunday roasts, weeknight sides, or to stretch leftovers into sandwiches. The brand positioning is classic American convenience: a legacy, family-oriented product marketed toward busy home cooks who value tradition and speed over from-scratch effort. Packaging leans on nostalgia and easy-hosting imagery rather than organic or specialty claims; there are “made with real herbs” and “savory” cues but no organic certification and small-type disclosures list preservatives and flavorings. In plain terms this is a highly processed, ready-mix product that combines refined flours, sweeteners, isolated proteins, emulsified oils and preservatives into a shelf-stable mix. Sensory-wise, rehydrated Stove Top yields light, crumbly, moist bread-like granules with a buttery, slightly salty and peppered herb aroma; dried inclusions (onion, parsley, celery, and chicken broth flavor) reconstitute into soft bits. The box is a standard 6 oz cardboard package with simple preparation directions — add water/butter and microwave or stovetop — reinforcing a quick ritual: opening the box, pouring the mix into a pot, stirring and letting it steam to plump. For many American households it’s a comfort-food staple and a time-saving tradition that evokes holiday gatherings and easy weeknight meals.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0 box
Servings per Container: 6
Calories110
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1g1%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium450mg20%
Total Carbohydrate21g8%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars2g
Protein4g
* 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

ENRICHED, WHEAT, FLOUR, (WHEAT, FLOUR,, NIACIN,, REDUCED, IRON,, THIAMIN, MONONITRATE, (VITAMIN, B1),, RIBOFLAVIN, (VITAMIN, B2),, FOLIC, ACID),, HIGH, FRUCTOSE, CORN, SYRUP,, ONIONS*,, CONTAINS, LESS, THAN, 2%, OF, HYDROLYZED, SOY, PROTEIN,, SALT,, MONOSODIUM, GLUTAMATE,, YEAST,, INTERESTERIFIED, SOYBEAN, OIL,, COOKED, CHICKEN*,, SPICE,, CELERY*,, PARSLEY*,, CHICKEN, BROTH*,, GARLIC*,, TURMERIC, (COLOR),, NATURAL, FLAVOR,, WITH, BHA,, BHT, AND, ROSEMARY, EXTRACT, AS, PRESERVATIVES.*DRIED.

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Interesterified soybean oil - Processed emulsifier
  • BHA - Synthetic preservative
  • BHT - Synthetic preservative
  • Turmeric (color) - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo PreservativeNo Additive

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (high fructose corn syrup, hydrolyzed soy protein, MSG, interesterified oil, BHA/BHT, natural flavors) and is formulated as a ready-to-prepare shelf-stable mix, consistent with NOVA group 4 ultraprocessed foods.

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Common Questions about Stove Top Savory Herbs Stuffing Mix, 6 oz Box

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! This stuffing mix is lower in sugar and has some protein, but it’s also got a fair amount of sodium (450 mg per serving). If you’re looking for a quick side dish that adds flavor to your meal without too much fuss, it can be a decent choice, especially compared to a lot of other convenience foods.

Perfect For

holiday-dinner
weeknight-dinner
potluck

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