Original Deli Slices, 5.5 OZ
What You Should Know
You'd spot this in the refrigerated meat-alternative/deli section, grabbed for quick sandwiches, packed lunches, or casual brunches. It carries a nostalgic sliced-deli vibe—convenient and aimed at people wanting a plant-based swap for traditional cold cuts. The combination of vital wheat gluten, concentrated tofu, oils, natural flavors and mineral salts yields a uniform sliceable texture and shelf-friendly formulation, signaling industrial processing consistent with ultra-processed products.
Nutrition Facts
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, CALCIUM, LACTATE, POTASSIUM, CHLORIDE..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •canola - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
Contains industrial ingredients and formulations (vital wheat gluten, concentrated tofu, expeller-pressed oil, natural flavors, mineral salts) and is engineered for texture and convenience, fitting the NOVA definition of ultra-processed foods.
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Common Questions about Original Deli Slices, 5.5 OZ
The healthiness of Original Deli Slices really depends on your dietary needs and lifestyle. With 100 calories and 13 grams of protein per serving, they could be a solid option for a quick sandwich or snack, especially if you're looking for something low in sugar and cholesterol-free. However, it's always good to balance processed foods with whole, fresh ingredients for a well-rounded diet.