Is Gardein Classic Plant-Based Meatless Meatballs, Vegan, Frozen, 12.7 oz. Soy Free?

No. This product is not soy free as it lists 5 ingredients that contain soy.

Why it's not soy free

  • textured vegetable protein
  • soy protein concentrate
  • soy protein isolate
  • soy
  • textured soy protein concentrate

textured vegetable protein

Dietitian note

Texturized vegetable protein (TVP) is a processed product made by extruding defatted soy flour into a high-protein, meat-like ingredient. It should be avoided on a soy-free diet because it contains concentrated soy proteins that can provoke allergic reactions or gastrointestinal intolerance in sensitive individuals. Its processed form also increases the likelihood of trace soy residues or cross-contamination, posing additional risk for those strictly eliminating soy.

Note by Vanessa Vargas, RDN, LDN

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Description

Savory, lightly seasoned flavor and firm, meatlike texture make these frozen meatballs suitable for pasta, subs, appetizers, and party platters. Reviewers commonly note consistent size, easy reheating, and reliable hold during simmering; some mention occasional dryness or softness depending on preparation method. They appreciate quick preparation for weeknight meals often.

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Ingredients

WATER, TEXTURED SOY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, CANOLA OIL, VITAL WHEAT GLUTEN, SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE, ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), 2% OR LESS OF METHYLCELLULOSE, YEAST EXTRACT, ONION POWDER, SALT, BARLEY MALT EXTRACT, SPICES, GARLIC POWDER, SUGAR, FENNEL, NATURAL FLAVORS, CRUSHED RED PEPPER, YEAST. Contains: soy, wheat.

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Where to buy

Gardein Classic Plant-Based Meatless Meatballs, Vegan, Frozen, 12.7 oz. is available at 28 retailers

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About this product

Meat · Frozen, Piece

Flavor
SavoryGarlickyHerbaceousUmami
Texture
DenseTender
Commonly used for
SandwichMeal PrepSide Dish