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Beyond Meat Beefy Beyond Beef Crumbles Plant-Based Crumbles: Food Integrity analysis

Updated 2026-10-17 · Beyond Meat

Quick answer

Mixed integrity

Beyond Meat beefy beyond beef crumbles plant-based crumbles received a Food Integrity Score of 63 out of 100 (mixed integrity). This reflects highly processed and moderate additive load. This is a plant-based crumble built on pea protein, refined oils, and flavor-building helpers rather than whole foods. It makes sense as an occasional meal option, not an everyday staple for someone prioritizing simple ingredients. The positives are a short-ish list and no artificial colors, but the isolated protein, gum, and vague flavor systems pull the integrity score down. Main considerations include refined canola and sunflower oil blend, isolated pea protein and tapioca maltodextrin, and vague natural flavor and spice entries. Simpler options: Choose products with whole legume, grain, or vegetable bases and named spices; look for short lists without gums, maltodextrin, or vague natural flavor.

Food Integrity Score 63/100

What stood out on the label?

  • Highly processed
  • Moderate additive load
  • Transparency: Medium

What to watch?

  • Refined canola and sunflower oil blend
  • Isolated pea protein and tapioca maltodextrin
  • Vague natural flavor and spice entries

Simpler options to consider

  • Choose products with whole legume, grain, or vegetable bases and named spices
  • Look for short lists without gums, maltodextrin, or vague natural flavor

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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Beyond Meat Beefy Beyond Beef Crumbles Plant-Based Crumbles
Category
Meat & Poultry (source: Vegetarian Frozen Meats)
GTIN / UPC
00852629004606
Serving size
55 g (1/2 cup)
Source data — ingredients
Ingredient list from product label data (see Sources)
Healthy Food Guide analysis
Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards. See methodology under Sources.
Data last verified

Food Integrity results

Beefy Beyond Beef Crumbles Plant-Based Crumbles

Beyond Meat

Mixed integrity

Warning Signs

Canola and sunflower oil, pea protein isolate, and tapioca maltodextrin make this more of a rebuilt formula than a simple kitchen recipe.

Consider This

Acacia gum, natural flavor, and the vague spice blend are doing formulation work to mimic beef flavor and texture.

Good Substitutes

Try simple lentil or mushroom crumbles with plain spices, olive oil, and onion and garlic for a more recognizable ingredient list.

Overall Assessment

Mixed integrity

This is a plant-based crumble built on pea protein, refined oils, and flavor-building helpers rather than whole foods. It makes sense as an occasional meal option, not an everyday staple for someone prioritizing simple ingredients. The positives are a short-ish list and no artificial colors, but the isolated protein, gum, and vague flavor systems pull the integrity score down.

Key Highlights

What stood out

  • Refined canola and sunflower oil blend
  • Isolated pea protein and tapioca maltodextrin
  • Vague natural flavor and spice entries

Family Watchlist

Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.

  • Canola and Sunflower Oil — Refined seed oil blend
  • Spice — Vague spice category
  • Acacia Gum — Gum stabilizer
  • Natural Flavor — Vague flavor system

Highest concern ingredients

  • Natural Flavor (6/10) — Vague flavor system with undisclosed components.
  • Acacia Gum (6/10) — Gum used as an emulsifier and stabilizer.
  • Canola and Sunflower Oil (5/10) — Refined seed oil blend.

Better choice tips

  • Choose products with whole legume, grain, or vegetable bases and named spices.
  • Look for short lists without gums, maltodextrin, or vague natural flavor.

Ingredients

Ingredient list

WATER, PEA PROTEIN*, CANOLA AND SUNFLOWER OIL, RICE FLOUR, SPICE, TOMATO POWDER, CONTAINS 0.5% OR LESS: YEAST EXTRACT, SUGAR, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, TAPIOCA MALTODEXTRIN, CITRIC ACID, SALT, ACACIA GUM, ONION EXTRACT, NATURAL FLAVOR, GARLIC EXTRACT

Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.

Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.

  1. Acacia GumConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernGum / stabilizerWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Gum / stabilizer

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Gums are functional additives used for texture and stability.

    Additional note

    Gum used as an emulsifier and stabilizer.

    Family watchlist

    Gum stabilizer

  2. Natural FlavorConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term

    What this is

    Vague ingredient

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Natural flavor is broad and hides the specific flavor components used.

    Additional note

    Vague flavor system with undisclosed components.

    Family watchlist

    Vague flavor system

  3. Pea ProteinConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernIsolated protein

    What this is

    Isolated protein

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Isolated protein is a refined fraction rebuilt into a meat-like base.

    Additional note

    Isolated plant protein, a formulation-oriented input.

  4. Canola and Sunflower OilConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist

    What this is

    Refined oil

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Refined seed oils are commonly flagged by users avoiding industrial oils.

    Additional note

    Refined seed oil blend used for fat and mouthfeel.

    Family watchlist

    Refined seed oil blend

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  1. Yeast ExtractConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernFlavor helperAdditive

    What this is

    Flavor helper

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Yeast extract is commonly used to build savory flavor in formulas.

    Additional note

    Flavor-enhancing extract, often used for savory depth.

  2. Tapioca MaltodextrinConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernTexture helperAdditive

    What this is

    Texture helper

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Maltodextrin is a refined starch used for texture and bulking.

    Additional note

    Refined starch derivative used for bulk and texture.

  3. SpiceConcern 4/10 — Mild concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Vague label term

    What this is

    Vague ingredient

    Processing category

    Unknown / not listed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Broad spice entries hide the exact seasonings used.

    Additional note

    Broad category entry; specific spices not disclosed.

    Family watchlist

    Vague spice category

  4. Potassium ChlorideConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSalt substituteAdditive

    What this is

    Salt substitute

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Potassium chloride is a formulation salt used to adjust flavor.

    Additional note

    Mineral salt substitute used for sodium-related flavor.

  5. Rice FlourConcern 3/10 — Mild concernRefined flour

    What this is

    Refined flour

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Refined rice flour is common but more refined than whole grain.

    Additional note

    Milled grain flour used as a binder.

  6. SugarConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetener

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    Added sugar is refined, though present in a small amount.

    Additional note

    Refined sweetener used in small amount.

  7. Citric AcidConcern 3/10 — Mild concernAcidulantAdditive

    What this is

    Acidulant

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Citric acid is a common acidulant functioning as a formulation helper.

    Additional note

    Acidulant used for tang and preservation.

  8. Onion ExtractConcern 3/10 — Mild concernFlavor extract

    What this is

    Flavor extract

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Extract concentrates flavor beyond a simple onion ingredient.

    Additional note

    Concentrated onion flavor extract.

  9. Garlic ExtractConcern 3/10 — Mild concernFlavor extract

    What this is

    Flavor extract

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Extract concentrates flavor beyond a simple garlic ingredient.

    Additional note

    Concentrated garlic flavor extract.

  10. Tomato PowderConcern 2/10 — Very low concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Processed

    Why it matters

    Dried tomato is a recognizable ingredient with mild processing.

    Additional note

    Dehydrated tomato, category-normal processing.

  11. WaterConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Plain water is a neutral base ingredient.

    Additional note

    Simple base ingredient with no concern.

  12. SaltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Salt is a basic recognizable seasoning.

    Additional note

    Simple seasoning, no concern.

This Food Integrity score estimates how close an ingredient list is to a simple, recognizable profile. It is not a medical safety rating. Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.

How this product may fit different goals

The same food can look different depending on what matters most to you. Here is a general preview of how this product may align with several common goals.

  • GLP-1 Eating Support

    Supportive

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Protein ingredients (Mentions "pea protein". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Appetite & Portion Awareness

    Supportive

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Protein ingredients (Mentions "pea protein". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Workout Recovery

    Supportive

    Athletic Performance

    For someone prioritizing Workout Recovery, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Protein ingredients (Mentions "pea protein". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Strength & Protein Focus

    Supportive

    Athletic Performance

    For someone prioritizing Strength & Protein Focus, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Protein ingredients (Mentions "pea protein". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Vegetarian

    Supportive

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Vegetarian, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "tomato", "pea protein". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Vegan

    Supportive

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Vegan, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "tomato", "pea protein". See ingredients for details.)

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Understanding the Food Integrity analysis

What the Food Integrity analysis evaluates

The Food Integrity analysis focuses on how a packaged food is formulated and made. It examines processing level, ingredient quality, additives, oils, sweeteners, purity cues, and how clearly a label communicates what is in the product. The Food Integrity Score summarizes that formulation and transparency picture on a 0–100 scale. It is not a full nutrient report and it is not a personalized meal plan.

Why processing, ingredients, and transparency matter

Processing level and ingredient quality shape what you are actually eating beyond calories on the label. Additives, industrial oils, and intense sweeteners can change how clean or heavily engineered a product feels, even when the front of pack looks wholesome. Purity and transparency matter because incomplete or marketing-heavy labeling can hide tradeoffs that only show up when the full ingredient list is reviewed carefully.

Who may prioritize Food Integrity

Some people care mainly about Food Integrity because their dietary goals center on formulation rather than macros alone. Examples include checking vegetarian or vegan suitability, preferring simpler ingredient sources, avoiding certain additives or sweeteners, watching oil choices, or preferring less processed options. For those priorities, the Food Integrity Score can be the more practical first read.

How Food Integrity differs from Longevity

Food Integrity is the focused analysis of processing, ingredients, additives, purity, and transparency. Longevity is the broader analysis of nutritional composition, metabolic and dietary characteristics, processing, and ingredient quality together. Favorable nutrition values do not necessarily mean strong Food Integrity: a product can look balanced on macros yet still rely on heavy processing or additives that the Food Integrity analysis flags in more detail.

Why the two analyses overlap—and why to review Longevity too

The analyses overlap intentionally. Food Integrity–related characteristics contribute to Longevity, and Longevity still benefits from the same ingredient-quality lens. They are not competing verdicts; they answer different questions at different depths. Reviewing the Longevity analysis can add information about nutritional composition, metabolic characteristics, and dietary balance that Food Integrity alone does not emphasize. Looking at both usually gives the most complete understanding of tradeoffs.

Common questions about this product

Is Beyond Meat Beefy Beyond Beef Crumbles Plant-Based Crumbles highly processed?

Food Integrity lists processing level as Highly processed. That reflects formulation and processing signals from the ingredient analysis — not a medical or regulatory classification.

Why are the Longevity and Food Integrity scores different?

Longevity emphasizes nutrition per serving and longer-term dietary alignment. Food Integrity emphasizes ingredients, additives, processing, and label transparency. The same product can score differently on those lenses.

How much fiber is in one serving?

Beyond Meat Beefy Beyond Beef Crumbles Plant-Based Crumbles shows about 0.99g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Beyond Meat Beefy Beyond Beef Crumbles Plant-Based Crumbles: 0g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include sugar. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Solid plant protein per serving (14 g); Low saturated fat and no cholesterol; Low calorie for the protein delivered.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Ultra-processed ingredient list with multiple extracts and fillers; Canola and sunflower oils present as main fat sources; Added sugar and refined rice flour in the base.

Who might evaluate this product differently?

People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same meat & poultry differently. Use the goal preview on this page, then personalize in KarbCoach for your priorities.

Other published analyses in Meat & Poultry, selected from the same Healthy Food Guide catalog.

Source data and Healthy Food Guide analysis

  1. Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
  2. Healthy Food Guide analysis (Longevity and Food Integrity) — Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards.
  3. How the Longevity Score is calculated
  4. How the Food Integrity Score is calculated
  5. Scoring models: KarbCoach Longevity and Food Integrity.
  6. Independent analysis. No manufacturer affiliation.
  7. Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions. Full sources and safety details.
Label accuracy and safety information

Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.

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