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Plant-Based Mozzarella Sticks, 8.8 OZ
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📊 NOVA 4🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free

Plant-Based Mozzarella Sticks, 8.8 OZ

WHOLLY VEGGIE
Available at Whole Foods
10
Calories
0g
Protein
1g
Sugars
70mg
Sodium
78
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Found in the frozen or plant-based section, these ready-to-heat mozzarella-style sticks are a grab-and-go option for parties, game nights or a nostalgic snack craving. They project an indulgent, comfort-food vibe—meant to mimic melty, breaded mozzarella—while promising convenience and shareability. The long list of modified starches, isolated plant proteins, emulsifiers, phosphate salts and flavorings shows the texture and flavor are industrially engineered, a hallmark of highly processed (NOVA 4) products.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving
Servings per Container: 3
Calories10
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium70mg3%
Total Carbohydrate2g1%
Total Sugars1g
Protein0g
* 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

PLANT, BASED, STYLE, MOZZARELLA:, FILTERED, WATER, COCONUT, OIL, POTATO, STARCH, MODIFIED, STARCH, (POTATO, AND, TAPIOCA), CHICKPEA, PROTEIN, SEA, SALT, POTATO, PROTEIN, NATURAL, FLAVOR, (VEGAN, SOURCES), LACTIC, ACID, BETA, CAROTENE, (COLOR)., IN, A, COATING, OF:, WATER, PANKO, BREAD, CRUMB, (RICE, FLOUR,, PEA, PROTEIN,, DEXTROSE,, BAKING, SODA), RICE, FLOUR, MODIFIED, CORN, STARCH, POTATO, STARCH, SUNFLOWER, OIL, CORN, FLOUR, RICE, STARCH, DEHYDRATED, UPCYCLED, CAULIFLOWER, POWDER, SEA, SALT, YEAST, EXTRACT, SODIUM, ACID, PYROPHOSPHATE, BAKING, SODA, SPICE, XANTHAN, GUM, GARLIC, POWDER, ONION, POWDER..

Flagged Ingredients:

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

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains industrial formulations like modified starches, protein isolates, natural flavorings, xanthan gum and sodium acid pyrophosphate, plus breading mixes and oils—ingredients and processes characteristic of ultra-processed foods (NOVA 4).

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Common Questions about Plant-Based Mozzarella Sticks, 8.8 OZ

The Plant-Based Mozzarella Sticks can be a fun, guilt-free snack option, especially if you're looking for something dairy-free and vegan. They are relatively low in calories and contain no added sugars or preservatives. However, like many frozen snacks, they’re not exactly a nutritional powerhouse, so think of them as an occasional treat rather than a health food staple.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
weekend-brunch

Vibe:

nostalgicindulgentconvenientcomforting
$6.99
per package