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The Little Potato Company- Lemon Garden Herb
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The Little Potato Company- Lemon Garden Herb

The Little Potato Co.
16 oz
Available at Foodtown
70
Calories
2g
Protein
2g
Sugars
140mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
26
Ingredients

What You Should Know

The Little Potato Company — Lemon Garden Herb is a 16 oz bag of small, ready-to-cook potatoes sold with a separate seasoning pack. You’ll most often find it in the produce section or the chilled produce island, shelved near other specialty baby potatoes, bagged salad mixes, fresh herbs and ready-to-roast vegetable kits rather than in the dry goods aisle. It reads like a convenience-forward side dish for shoppers grabbing ingredients for weeknight dinners, weekend brunches or casual entertaining. The product is positioned as an approachable, slightly upscale everyday vegetable: branding leans into wholesome, farm-adjacent imagery and family-friendly naming (”little potatoes”), appealing to time-pressed parents, home cooks who want an easy side, and shoppers seeking a perceived healthier alternative to processed sides. The label typically uses natural cues — rustic photography, “garden” language, and ingredient callouts — but there’s no explicit organic certification listed on the ingredient panel. The seasoning pack’s language may create a “natural” health halo even though it contains processed flavor ingredients like citric acid and yeast extract. In plain terms, this is a lightly processed package combining whole potatoes with an industrially prepared seasoning mix. Sensory-wise the finished dish is tender, creamy inside with thin skins that crisp when roasted; the Lemon Garden Herb seasoning contributes zesty citrus notes, savory umami from yeast extract, and a mild onion-garlic background. Packaging is a clear or printed plastic bag with an internal seasoning sachet; the ritual is simple — toss potatoes with the seasoning and oil, roast or pan-sear, and serve as a quick side at family dinners, potlucks or casual gatherings.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 4 oz
Servings per Container: 4
Calories70
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium140mg6%
Total Carbohydrate16g6%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
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

Potatoes,, Seasoning, Pack:, Sea, Salt,, Dehydrated, Garlic,, Dehydrated, Onion,, Spices,, Dehydrated, Chives,, Citric, Acid, (for, Tartness),, Yeast, Extract,, Lemon, Oil,, Yeast,, Dehydrated, Lemon, Juice,, Canola, Oil..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • canola oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • yeast extract - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

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?

The product is based on a whole food (potatoes) combined with a manufactured seasoning pack containing additives (citric acid, yeast extract, lemon oil, canola oil); this mix of minimally processed whole food plus processed culinary ingredients fits the NOVA category for processed foods (3).

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Common Questions about The Little Potato Company- Lemon Garden Herb

The Lemon Garden Herb potatoes can be a healthy option, especially if you're looking for a simple side dish. At just 70 calories per serving, they provide a nice balance of flavor without a ton of added fats or sugars. Of course, 'healthy' can mean different things depending on your dietary goals, so think of these as a tasty addition rather than a meal replacement.

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