Overall Rating: 3/5
Summary: this is decent. I used these choplets as a substitute for burger patties and it worked pretty well. It's thick like a patty, but the texture is not authentically meaty; it's very simple rather than complex. There's a slight rubberiness, which I actually enjoyed. There's no special seasoning, but it's tasty, albeit a bit salty. I didn't actually try it with the broth, since I used it as a patty, so not sure if it would have been better. I wouldn't recommend this product because of the ingredients that aren't so fantastic (see below).
Where to buy: US store locator
Ingredients: Textured vegetable protein (wheat gluten, soy protein concentrate) and caramel color.
Broth: Water, hydrolyzed soy, corn, and wheat protein, autolyzed yeast extract, and salt. Contains 2% or less of dextrose, natural flavors from non-meat sources, caramel color, and corn oil.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 2 slices
Calories: 90
Calories from fat: 10
Total fat: 1g
Saturated fat: 0g
Trans fat: 0g
Polyunsaturated fat: .5g
Monounsaturated fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 500mg
Potassium: 40mg
Total carbohydrate: 4g
Dietary fiber: 2g
Sugars: 0g
Protein: 18g
Iron: 2%
The soy ingredients are not identified as organic or sustainably sourced, so there is a risk that they are from sources that contribute to tropical deforestation and climate change. The caramel colour is linked to harmful effects on health. The corn ingredients aren't labelled non-GMO.
The nutritional profile is much nicer than the ingredients. It's super low-calorie, super low in fat, and is packed with protein. The major downside is the high sodium.
Other Worthington Loma Linda canned products:
Brand:
- 1939, founded by psychiatrist Dr. George Harding
- May contain GMOs
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