Crispy Roasted Edamame Buffalo

Common questions

Is Crispy Roasted Edamame Buffalo healthy?

Crispy Roasted Edamame Buffalo scores 75/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product contains beneficial ingredients like edamame, cayenne pepper, and garlic, which provide protein, fiber, and potential health benefits.

How processed is Crispy Roasted Edamame Buffalo?

Crispy Roasted Edamame Buffalo is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Crispy Roasted Edamame Buffalo's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Cayenne Pepper, Distilled Vinegar, Garlic count in its favor; Edamame (Soybean), Yeast Extract, Cane Sugar are flagged as ingredients of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Crispy Roasted Edamame Buffalo

Heal Spot
75 Good

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 3
Harmful ingredients 3
Owned by Plant&Co.
Category Chips & Salty Snacks
Summary

This product contains beneficial ingredients like edamame, cayenne pepper, and garlic, which provide protein, fiber, and potential health benefits. However, the presence of a highly processed buffalo wing flavor and refined cane sugar detracts from its overall quality. The processing level limits the score, as it involves additives that are not as clean as whole food ingredients.

Key ingredients 8

Cayenne Pepper
Good

Cayenne pepper is known for its spicy flavor and potential metabolism-boosting properties, making it a beneficial addition.

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Distilled Vinegar
Good

Distilled vinegar can aid digestion and add flavor without adding calories or harmful substances.

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Garlic
Good

Garlic is valued for its natural flavor and potential immune-boosting properties, making it a healthy ingredient.

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Buffalo City Roasted Wing Flavor
Neutral

This flavoring adds taste but does not significantly impact health positively or negatively.

Citric Acid
Neutral

Common acidulant and preservative — safe at typical use levels, neither beneficial nor harmful.

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Edamame (Soybean)
Bad

Edamame is a soy-based ingredient that some consumers may be sensitive to or wish to avoid due to potential allergens or GMOs.

Yeast Extract
Bad

Concentrated glutamate source — MSG-adjacent flavor enhancer.

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Cane Sugar
Bad

Cane sugar is added for sweetness but can contribute to excess calorie intake and blood sugar spikes.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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