Can you spot the ultraprocessed foods?

Take a virtual shopping trip to learn more about what's on grocery store shelves.

Hickory Smoked Deli Slices, 5.5 OZ
meat/meat-alternatives
📊 NOVA 4🥛 Dairy-Free

Hickory Smoked Deli Slices, 5.5 OZ

TOFURKY
Available at Whole Foods
110
Calories
14g
Protein
1g
Sugars
350mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
54
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You’d find these in the refrigerated plant-based meat or deli section, grabbed for quick sandwiches, lunchboxes, or a no-fuss meal. They deliver a nostalgic smoky deli-slice vibe — familiar and convenient — but the use of vital wheat gluten, concentrated tofu, added flavors and smoke, and other formulated ingredients signals an industrial, ultra-processed product designed for texture and long shelf-life.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving
Servings per Container: 3
Calories110
% Daily Value*
Total Fat3.5g4%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium350mg15%
Total Carbohydrate5g2%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars1g
Protein14g
* 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

WATER, VITAL, WHEAT, GLUTEN, TOFU, (WATER,, SOYBEANS,, MAGNESIUM, CHLORIDE,, CALCIUM, CHLORIDE), SOY, SAUCE, (WATER,, SOYBEANS,, WHEAT,, SALT), EXPELLER, PRESSED, CANOLA, OIL, NATURAL, FLAVORS, SEA, SALT, CONTAINS, LESS, THAN, 2%, OF, ONION, CARROT, CELERY, GARLIC, LEEK, LEMON, JUICE, CONCENTRATE, CORNSTARCH, GARBANZO, BEAN, FLOUR, WHITE, BEAN, FLOUR, ROSEMARY, EXTRACT, NATURAL, SMOKE, FLAVOR, CALCIUM, LACTATE, POTASSIUM, CHLORIDE..

Flagged Ingredients:

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

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?

This is a ready-to-eat, reformulated plant-based deli product containing industrial ingredients (vital wheat gluten, isolated tofu, natural flavors, smoke flavor, potassium chloride) and processing steps to create meat-like texture and taste—characteristics of NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).

Daily Ritual

Can you Spot Ultraprocessed Foods? Play our Supermarket Game

Take a virtual shopping trip to learn more about what's on grocery store shelves.

Shopping in the supermarket oil aisle

Others also viewed

Common Questions about Hickory Smoked Deli Slices, 5.5 OZ

The Hickory Smoked Deli Slices can be a healthy part of a balanced diet, especially for those looking for a high-protein option. At 110 calories per serving and 14 grams of protein, they can help keep you feeling full. However, it's always good to pair them with fresh veggies or whole grains for a more complete meal.

Perfect For

back-to-school
meal-prep-sunday
road-trip

Vibe:

convenientnostalgicpractical
$3.99
per package