Vegetable Spring Rolls with Edamame

spring-rolls

Why this score

• Processed (NOVA 3)Processed food per the NOVA classification — −0.5.

Ingredients (25)

• 6Pastry wrapperProcessed flour dough; acceptable but not whole grain
• 5Wheat flourWhole grain staple; minimally processed flour base.
• 6Vegetable OilRefined oil; acceptable but calorie-dense and oxidation-prone.
• 6SaltEssential mineral but often over-consumed in processed foods.
• 9JicamaWhole vegetable; high fiber, low calorie, nutrient-dense
• 9Edamame soybeanWhole food; complete protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals
• 10CarrotWhole vegetable, beta-carotene rich.
• 10BroccoliWhole cruciferous vegetable, sulforaphane, fiber, vitamins
• 10Sweet potatoWhole food; excellent source of beta-carotene, fiber
• 7Wheat proteinProcessed protein isolate; functional ingredient; useful but refined
• 7Soy proteinProcessed but complete plant protein; generally healthy option
• 9Bamboo shootWhole vegetable; low calorie, fiber-rich, nutrient-dense
• 10OnionWhole food ingredient, naturally beneficial.
• 10LeekWhole vegetable; excellent source of vitamins, minerals
• 6Soy sauceFermented condiment; some sodium content but beneficial compounds
• 8WheatWhole grain source; acceptable but refined in this product.
• 9SoybeanLikely oil or processed form; acceptable but often GMO.
• 3SugarSimple refined sugar; empty calories, contributes to disease.
• 10PepperWhole spice; antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, minimal processing
• 7Lime Juice ConcentrateMinimally processed citrus juice, vitamin C rich, natural
• 9GingerWhole spice, natural, beneficial anti-inflammatory properties.
• 9Ginger powderDried root spice, anti-inflammatory and digestive benefits
• 7Acetic acidNatural acidity regulator, safe, found naturally in foods
• 6Tapioca starchRefined carbohydrate thickener; acceptable, minimal nutrition.
• 8Star aniseWhole spice; traditional use, antioxidants, minimal processing

Allergens

Contains: gluten, soy

Declared on the product label. Anything not listed here simply wasn't declared - that is not the same as being free from it. Always check the packaging.