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Chili Roasted Shelled Pistachios, 11 OZ
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📊 NOVA 4🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free

Chili Roasted Shelled Pistachios, 11 OZ

WONDERFUL PISTACHIO
Available at Whole Foods
170
Calories
6g
Protein
2g
Sugars
240mg
Sodium
3g
Fiber
23
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot this bag in the salty snacks aisle, at a tailgate, or propped on the coffee table during movie night — a spicy, crunchy pistachio that feels indulgent and a little adventurous because of the chili-roast flavor. The long ingredient list (sunflower oil, yeast extract, citric/malic acids, "natural flavor" and color extracts) and uniform seasoned coating indicate industrial roasting and flavoring to create a consistent crunchy texture, cues of an ultra-processed snack.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving
Servings per Container: 11
Calories170
% Daily Value*
Total Fat13g17%
Saturated Fat1.5g8%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium240mg10%
Total Carbohydrate6g2%
Dietary Fiber3g11%
Total Sugars2g
Protein6g
* 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

PISTACHIOS, SUNFLOWER, OIL, SALT, SUGAR, CITRIC, ACID, MALIC, ACID, RED, TABASCO, PEPPER, GARLIC, POWDER, YEAST, EXTRACT, VINEGAR, PAPRIKA, AND, TURMERIC, EXTRACTS, NATURAL, FLAVOR..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • sunflower oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Red 40 - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo Additive

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 multiple industrial additives and flavoring agents (yeast extract, natural flavor, citric/malic acids, color extracts) and is a ready-to-eat seasoned nut product, so it fits the NOVA ultra-processed category. Industrial roasting and oiling processes plus formulated seasonings produce the uniform texture and bold flavor characteristic of UPFs.

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Common Questions about Chili Roasted Shelled Pistachios, 11 OZ

The Chili Roasted Shelled Pistachios can definitely fit into a healthy snacking routine! With 6 grams of protein and 3 grams of fiber per serving, they're a great option for a quick energy boost. Just keep in mind that they're seasoned and roasted, so they do have some added salt and oils — but hey, life’s too short not to enjoy a little flavor!

Perfect For

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movie-night
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weekend-brunch

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$11.99
per package