
Boneless Buffalo Chicken Bites
What You Should Know
You'd most likely spot these in Whole Foods' frozen or prepared foods section or bring them home to reheat for a casual gathering or game night. They feel indulgent and nostalgic — a bite-sized, buffalo-flavored take on popcorn chicken — with a purposely crispy, uniform texture. The long list of additives, flavorings, emulsifiers and reformulated components signals industrial processing (NOVA hints) rather than single-ingredient cooking.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
Popcorn, Chicken, (chicken, breast, chunks, with, rib, meat,, water,, seasoning, [salt,, sugar,, corn, starch,, maltodextrin,, yeast, extract,, dextrose,, flavor, (chicken, broth,, natural, flavor,, yeast, extract,, salt,, maltodextrin,, caramelized, sugar),, spices],, rice, starch, breading, [wheat, flour,, corn, starch,, rice, flour,, wheat, gluten,, torula, yeast,, salt,, dextrose,, spices,, extractives, of, paprika, and, annatto,, flavor, (maltodextrin,, cream, flavor),, flavor, (maltodextrin,, starter, distillate),, guar, gum,, extractives, of, turmeric],, batter, [wheat, flour,, water,, corn, starch,, sugar,, leavening, (cream, of, tartar,, sodium, bicarbonate),, wheat, gluten,, salt,, torula, yeast,, dried, buttermilk,, nonfat, dry, milk,, guar, gum,, spices,, flavor, (maltodextrin,, cream, flavor),, flavor, (maltodextrin,, starter, distillate)],, vegetable, oil), Vegan, Buffalo, Sauce, (hot, sauce, [aged, cayenne, red, peppers,, distilled, vinegar,, water,, salt,, garlic, powder],, unsalted, plant, butter, [palm, and, palm, kernel, oil,, water,, sunflower, oil,, pea, protein,, sunflower, lecithin,, lactic, acid,, natural, flavor,, annatto, (color),, vitamin, a, palmitate],, water,, lemon, juice,, garlic, powder,, molasses,, salt,, cornstarch,, sugar,, xanthan, gum,, onion, powder,, spice).
Flagged Ingredients:
- •sunflower oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •sunflower lecithin - Processed emulsifier
- •annatto - Artificial coloring
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
Product combines reformed/breaded chicken pieces and a plant-based butter emulsion with many industrial ingredients (maltodextrin, torula yeast, flavorings, xanthan gum, emulsifiers, palm oil), indicating high-level industrial processing and additives characteristic of NOVA 4 ultraprocessed foods.
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Common Questions about Boneless Buffalo Chicken Bites
Well, that depends on how you define 'healthy'! These bites pack a solid protein punch with 15 grams per serving, making them a filling option if you're looking for something hearty. However, they do contain a fair bit of sodium (870 mg), so if you're watching your salt intake, keep that in mind. Moderation is key!
