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Wholly Veggie! Cauliflower Mozzarella Sticks 8/8.8 Oz [UNFI #1711]

Contains sunflower oil

These vegan cauliflower mozzarella sticks have a full ingredient list and include upcycled cauliflower powder. They contain sunflower oil and provide 12 g saturated fat and 680 mg sodium per serving.

No artificial dyesNo artificial flavorsNo synthetic preservativesNo added nitritesNo phosphatesVegetarianLow sugarContains dairyContains wheatContains corn
$56.50 8.8 oz · lowest price at San Juan Islands Provisions
Price and stock checked Oct 31, 2026
Key nutrition facts
260caloriesPer serving · 5 pieces (85g); 1/4 pouch (0.4oz)
Protein
2g▼
Fiber
1g▼
Added sugar
0g
Sodium
680mg▼
Saturated fat
12g▼
▲ raises the score · ▼ lowers it · From the product label
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); coating: 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; sauce: Water, tomato paste, cane sugar, vinegar, salt, dried garlic, modified potato starch, sunflower oil, herbs, spices, xanthan gum
On Open Food FactsNOVA 4Ultra-processed foodTheir grades, for reference; not part of our score. Data: Open Food Facts (ODbL).
42 / 100
Poor Scored automatically
Weighted as snacks, sweets, dessertsHigh confidence · Scored on 9 of 11 inputs
Nutrition · counts 30%42
Ingredients · counts 30%48
Processing · counts 25%25
Sourcing · counts 5%35
Transparency · counts 10%65
Why it scores 42
Nutrition 42 · Compared with other snacks and sweets: more sodium (680 mg), more saturated fat (12 g), less fiber (1 g); no added sugar per 5 pieces
Ingredients 48 · Sunflower oil, 16th ingredient (seed oil, −10, ClearShelf standard); Added phosphates (additive, −10); Potato starch (refined starch, −6); 5 more
Processing 25 · Formulated with modified starches, natural flavor, additives and sunflower oil
Sourcing 35 · Refined starches and oils are prominent; sourcing practices aren't stated
Transparency 65 · Full ingredient list and nutrition values; no sourcing claims
Contains sunflower oil
12 g saturated fat per serving
680 mg sodium per serving
Evidence behind the Ingredients deductions
Strong evidence−24 for potato starch, modified starch, rice flour and 1 more
Varies by additive−18 for added phosphates, natural flavours, yeast extract or hydrolysed protein
ClearShelf standard−10 for sunflower oil · our house standard, not a medical claim
Scored Oct 20, 2026 · Scoring guide v3.1 · Updated Oct 20, 2026 · See what changed

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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); coating: 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; sauce: Water Tomato paste Cane sugar Vinegar Salt Dried garlic Modified potato starch Sunflower oil Herbs Spices Xanthan gum
36 ingredients 11 to watch3 to avoid
Sourcing

Origin not disclosed on the product page.

Additives8 additives · 1 moderate risk
Added phosphates (E339–E343, E450–E452)StabiliserModerate risk
Absorbed more readily than natural phosphorus; high intakes are linked to kidney and heart risks, and EFSA set a limit in 2019.
Seed oilFatLimited risk
ClearShelf standard: we lower the Ingredients score when seed oils are used. This is our house standard, not a medical claim. Research is mixed; major health groups have not found harm at typical intakes.
Modified starch (E14xx)ThickenerLimited risk
Chemically treated starch; considered safe, but a marker of more processed food.
Natural flavoursFlavouringLimited risk
An undisclosed mix of extracts and carriers; the label doesn’t say what’s in it or how it was made.
Yeast extract or hydrolysed proteinFlavour enhancerLimited risk
Contains free glutamate, the flavour-enhancing part of MSG, without being labelled as MSG.
Added sugarSugarLimited risk
Added sugar; the WHO and the US Dietary Guidelines advise keeping added sugars under 10% of daily calories.
Xanthan gum (E415)ThickenerNo risk
Made by fermentation; EFSA re-confirmed its safety in 2017, though large amounts can cause bloating.
Lactic acid (E270)AcidNo risk
Made by fermentation; considered safe.
Matched from the ingredient list. Risk levels summarise findings from EFSA, the FDA, IARC and published studies; they explain a concern, not a diagnosis.

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