Monday, 23 December 2013

Review of 'Worthington Loma Linda' Vegetable Skallops

Worthington Loma Linda -- Vegetable Skallops (vegan)
Overall Rating: 3/5
Summary: does not taste very seafoodish nor does it pass the 'healthy ingredients' test, as it has monosodium glutamate, linked to health complications. The texture is nice and it works very well in pasta dishes, marinated in sauce.

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Ingredients: skallops (textured vegetable protein [wheat gluten, soy protein concentrate, water for hydration]); broth (water, salt, monosodium glutamate, L-lysine monohydrochloride)

Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1/2 cup
Calories: 90
     Calories from fat: 10
Total Fat: 1g
     Saturated Fat: 0g
     Trans Fat: 0g
     Polyunsaturated Fat: .5g
     Monounsaturated Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 390mg
Potassium: 10mg
Total Carb.: 4g
     Dietary fiber: 3g
     Sugars: 0g
Protein: 17g
Iron: 2%

The nutritional profile is pretty good. It's low calorie and has a solid amount of protein and a good amount of fiber. However, it's very high in sodium. Were it not for the unhealthy ingredient list, it wouldn't be bad. I used this to make a seafood pasta and it turned out very nice.

Other Worthington Loma Linda canned products:
Brand:
  • 1939, founded by psychiatrist Dr. George Harding
  • May contain GMOs

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