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Tofurky Plant Based Italian Style Deli Slices 5.5 oz
Meat
📊 NOVA 4🥛 Dairy-Free

Tofurky Plant Based Italian Style Deli Slices 5.5 oz

Tofurky
5.5 oz
Available at Foodtown
100
Calories
13g
Protein
1g
Sugars
340mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
59
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Tofurky Plant Based Italian Style Deli Slices live in the refrigerated deli/alternative-protein bay of the grocery store — usually stacked alongside other vegan deli slices, smoked tofu, plant-based cheeses, and refrigerated vegan spreads, and just a few shelves from traditional cold cuts. Shoppers grab it for quick weekday lunches, picnic platters, meatless sandwiches for school or work, or as a convenient component of an impromptu charcuterie board at gatherings. The brand positions itself as an established vegan/vegetarian staple with roots in compassionate and environmental messaging; it appeals to vegetarians, vegans, and flexitarians seeking familiar deli textures without animal products. Labeling leans on plant-based cues — prominent “Tofurky” branding, statements about being made from tofu/wheat gluten, ingredient callouts like sundried tomatoes and basil, and subtle “meat-alternative” visual language; there is usually no organic or child-focused marketing. Health halos appear via whole-ingredient words (tofu, sundried tomatoes) and “natural flavors,” but the ingredient list also includes industrial components (vital wheat gluten, oils, texturizers) that aren’t front-and-center on the front panel. In plain terms this is a manufactured, restructured plant-protein deli product. Sensory details: thin, pliable slices with a pleasantly chewy, slightly springy texture, herb-scented tomato notes and a mild savory/umami backbone; lightly oily from canola and sunflower oils. Packaging typically arrives in a sealed plastic tray or sleeve in a chilled case and opens into fast sandwich assembly rituals — lay slices on bread, fold into wraps, or arrange on snack plates for instant, portable meals.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 5
Servings per Container: 3
Calories100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat3g4%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium340mg15%
Total Carbohydrate6g2%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars1g
Protein13g
* 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),, Expeller, Pressed, Canola, Oil,, Sundried, Tomatoes,, Soy, Sauce, (Water,, Soybeans,, Wheat,, Salt),, Contains, Less, than, 2%, of, Basil,, Onion,, Carrot,, Celery,, Garlic,, Leek,, Granulated, Garlic,, Spices,, Sea, Salt,, Lemon, Juice, Concentrate,, Cornstarch,, Garbanzo, Bean, Flour,, White, Bean, Flour,, Natural, Flavors,, Sunflower, Oil,, Rosemary, Extract,, Calcium, Lactate,, Potassium, Chloride..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • canola - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • sunflower - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

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 an ultra-processed meat analogue: it contains restructured protein (vital wheat gluten, tofu), added oils, 'natural flavors', starches and other industrial ingredients typical of NOVA 4 products. The formulation and manufacturing transform raw plant ingredients into a ready-to-eat engineered deli product.

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Common Questions about Tofurky Plant Based Italian Style Deli Slices 5.5 oz

The Italian Style Deli Slices boast a decent protein punch at 13 grams per serving, which is great for those looking to add more plant-based protein to their meals. However, it's important to consider what 'healthy' means for you; while these slices are lower in sugar and have no added sugars, they do contain sodium, so moderation is key, especially if you're watching your salt intake.

Perfect For

back-to-school
weekend-brunch
meal-prep-sunday

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