Chicken Strips
What You Should Know
You'd spot these Whole Foods Market Chicken Strips in the freezer or prepared grab-and-go case—an easy pick for weeknight dinners, school lunches, or game-day snacks. They deliver a comforting, nostalgic fried-chicken-fingers vibe that feels indulgent and kid-friendly. The pre-breaded batter, added flavor extracts, citric acid and leavening agents point to industrial formulation designed for consistent crunch, flavor and shelf stability, characteristic of ultra-processed products.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
Chicken, Tenders, (chicken, [chicken,, water,, sea, salt,, white, pepper],, batter, [water,, wheat, flour,, salt,, spices,, sodium, bicarbonate,, citric, acid,, torula, yeast,, dehydrated, bell, pepper,, garlic, powder,, onion, powder,, extractives, of, black, pepper],, wheat, flour,, wheat, gluten,, egg, whites,, salt,, vegetable, oil), Expeller, Pressed, Canola, Oil..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •canola - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •soy lecithin - Processed emulsifier
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
The product is a ready-to-heat, industrially formulated breaded chicken with additives (citric acid, sodium bicarbonate, torula yeast, extractives) and added oils, which are hallmarks of ultra-processed foods (NOVA 4). Its formulation prioritizes texture, flavor consistency and convenience over minimally processed whole ingredients.
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Common Questions about Chicken Strips
Well, that depends on how you define 'healthy'! These strips pack a solid 16 grams of protein per serving, which is great for muscle repair and growth. However, they do contain 920 mg of sodium, so if you're watching your salt intake, you might want to enjoy them in moderation.