MorningStar Farms Nutri-Score D NOVA 4

Veggie Sausage Patties

Veggie Sausage Patties: 3.8/5 ingredient safety

Veggie Sausage Patties by MorningStar Farms has 8 tracked ingredients, with an overall safety score of 3.8 out of 5, 0.32 points below the 4.12/5 average across all scored products. Its Nutri-Score is D, and 1 of its ingredient carries a low safety rating.

  • Safety score 0.32 points below the 4.12/5 average across all scored products
  • NOVA processing classification: group 4

Meat alternatives / Meat analogues

Product Insight: Veggie Sausage Patties

Veggie Sausage Patties by MorningStar Farms is tracked in PlainIngredients with 8 identified ingredients and carries an overall safety rating of 3.8 out of 5, a Low-Risk-to-Safe tier backed by FDA and EU regulatory status. On the NOVA processing scale, this product falls into Group 4 (Ultra-processed foods), and Its Nutri-Score grade is D. Within the identified ingredient list, 1 ingredient is currently flagged as Caution or High Risk and warrant individual review via the linked ingredient pages, while 6 ingredients sit at the Low-Risk or Safe end of the scale. This product's average ingredient safety score is 0.32 points below the 4.12/5 average across all scored products.

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3.8
Low Risk
Average ingredient safety: 3.8 out of 5
Based on 8 tracked ingredients
8
Tracked Ingredients
1
Concerning
6
Low Risk / Safe
D
Nutri-Score
1 ingredient flagged for safety concerns

Ingredient Safety Breakdown

2
Sodium Phosphates (339)
Preservative · Caution
3
Caramel Color (E150a-d)
Color Additive · Mixed
4
Ascorbic Acid (300)
Antioxidant · Low Risk
4
Disodium Guanylate (E627)
Flavor Enhancer · Low Risk
4
Disodium Inosinate (E631)
Flavor Enhancer · Low Risk
4
Potassium Chloride (E508)
Processing Aid · Low Risk
4
Succinic Acid (363)
Food Additive · Low Risk
5
Lactic Acid (E270)
Acidity Regulator · Safe

Processing Level

4
NOVA Group 4
Ultra-processed foods

Ultra-processed products are formulations made mostly or entirely from substances derived from foods and additives. They typically contain ingredients not commonly used in home cooking.

Full Ingredients List

Textured Vegetable Protein (Wheat Gluten, Soy Protein Concentrate, Soy Protein Isolate, Water For Hydration), Egg Whites, Corn Oil, Sodium Caseinate, Modified Tapioca Starch, Contains Two Percent Or Less Of Lactose, Soybean Oil, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein (Wheat Gluten, Corn Gluten, Soy Protein), Autolyzed Yeast Extract, Spices, Natural And Artificial Flavors, Sodium Phosphates (Tripolyphosphate, Tetrapyrophosphate, Hexametaphosphate, Monophosphate), Salt, Disodium Inosinate, Caramel Color, Cellulose Gum, Whey Powder, Modified Corn Starch, Maltodextrin, Potassium Chloride, Dextrose, Onion Powder, Disodium Guanylate, Vitamins And Minerals (Niacinamide, Iron [Ferrous Sulfate], Thiamin Mononitrate [Vitamin B1], Pyridoxine Hydrochloride [Vitamin B6], Riboflavin [Vitamin B2], Vitamin B12), Succinic Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Lactic Acid, Brewers Yeast, Torula Yeast, Soy Lecithin.

Product Details

Barcode
0028989971401
Nutri-Score
Grade D
NOVA Group
4 — Ultra-processed foods
Available In
United States

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