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Gardein Crispy Tender Plant-Based Seven Grain 8/9 Oz [UNFI #0925768]

Contains canola oil

These vegan tenders use soy protein isolate and wheat flour, with 10 g of protein per 3-piece serving. They also contain canola and sunflower oils, natural flavor and titanium dioxide coloring.

No artificial dyesNo artificial flavorsNo synthetic preservativesNo added nitritesNo phosphatesDairy-freeVegetarianLow sugarContains soyContains wheat
$38.32 9 oz · lowest price at City Market Provisions Wholesale
Price and stock checked Oct 30, 2026
Key nutrition facts
150caloriesPer serving · 3 pieces (77g)
Protein
10g▲
Fiber
<1g
Added sugar
0g
Sodium
350mg▼
Saturated fat
0.5g▲
▲ raises the score · ▼ lowers it · From the product label
Ingredients: Water, Enriched Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Soy Protein Isolate, Canola Oil, Vital Wheat Gluten, Rice Flour, Oat Bran, Methylcellulose, Salt, Oats, Sugar, Sunflower Oil, Ancient Grain Flour (Khorasan Wheat), Spices, Quinoa Flour, Amaranth Flour, Millet Flour, Potato Starch, Natural Flavor, Leavening (Sodium Bicarbonate, Cream of Tartar), Yeast Extract, Titanium Dioxide (Color), Yeast, Extractive of Paprika (Color), Lactic Acid
On Open Food FactsNutri-Score BNOVA 4Ultra-processed foodTheir grades, for reference; not part of our score. Data: Open Food Facts (ODbL).
55 / 100
Fair Scored automatically
Weighted as plant-based alternativesHigh confidence · Scored on 9 of 11 inputs
Nutrition · counts 35%72
Ingredients · counts 20%55
Processing · counts 15%25
Sourcing · counts 15%35
Transparency · counts 15%65
Why it scores 55
Nutrition 72 · Compared with other plant-based foods: more sodium (350 mg), more protein (10 g), less saturated fat (0.5 g); no added sugar per 3 pieces
Ingredients 55 · Titanium dioxide (additive, −15); Canola oil, 4th ingredient (seed oil, −10, ClearShelf standard); Soy Protein Isolate (additive, −4); 4 more
Processing 25 · Protein isolate, methylcellulose, natural flavor and added coloring make this highly formulated
Sourcing 35 · Refined flour, soy isolate and seed oils; no origin or production practices stated
Transparency 65 · Complete ingredient list, but no origin or growing claims
Contains canola and sunflower oils
Contains soy protein isolate
Contains titanium dioxide
Evidence behind the Ingredients deductions
Varies by additive−35 for soy protein isolate, titanium dioxide, methylcellulose and 2 more
ClearShelf standard−10 for canola oil · our house standard, not a medical claim
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Ingredients
Water Enriched Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid) Soy Protein Isolate Canola Oil Vital Wheat Gluten Rice Flour Oat Bran Methylcellulose Salt Oats Sugar Sunflower Oil Ancient Grain Flour (Khorasan Wheat) Spices Quinoa Flour Amaranth Flour Millet Flour Potato Starch Natural Flavor Leavening (Sodium Bicarbonate, Cream of Tartar) Yeast Extract Titanium Dioxide (Color) Yeast Extractive of Paprika (Color) Lactic Acid
25 ingredients 3 to watch3 to avoid
Sourcing

Origin not disclosed on the product page.

Additives9 additives · 1 high risk
Titanium dioxide (E171)ColourHigh risk
EFSA concluded in 2021 it can no longer be considered safe (genotoxicity couldn’t be ruled out); banned in EU food since 2022.
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.
Methylcellulose (E461)ThickenerLimited risk
Plant-fibre thickener common in meat alternatives; considered safe, a marker of 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.
Refined (enriched or bleached) flourRefined grainLimited risk
Bran and germ are removed, so it’s low in fibre; some vitamins are added back.
Soy protein isolateProtein isolateLimited risk
Highly processed protein extracted with solvents; a marker of ultra-processed food.
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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