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

Updated 2026-10-17 · Beyond Meat

Quick answer

Mixed integrity

Beyond Meat feisty 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 reads more like a food-engineering project than a simple recipe, with several refined fractions and flavor systems doing the heavy lifting. It is fine as an occasional convenience item, but it is not the kind of ingredient list you would want to consider based on your overall diet if you prefer minimal processing. Main considerations include refined pea protein and oil blend, gums, starch derivatives, and vague natural flavor, and broad spice and flavor system. Simpler options: Choose products with fewer refined oils and gums; look for named spices and whole-food flavorings instead of natural flavor.

Food Integrity Score 63/100

What stood out on the label?

  • Highly processed
  • Moderate additive load
  • Transparency: High

What to watch?

  • Refined pea protein and oil blend
  • Gums, starch derivatives, and vague natural flavor
  • Broad spice and flavor system

Simpler options to consider

  • Choose products with fewer refined oils and gums
  • Look for named spices and whole-food flavorings instead of natural flavor

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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Beyond Meat Feisty Beyond Beef Crumbles Plant-Based Crumbles
Category
Meat & Poultry (source: Vegetarian Frozen Meats)
GTIN / UPC
00852629004613
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

Feisty Beyond Beef Crumbles Plant-Based Crumbles

Beyond Meat

Mixed integrity

Warning Signs

Canola and sunflower oil, pea protein isolate, and tapioca maltodextrin make this a rebuilt, refined-ingredient formula rather than a simple one.

Consider This

Acacia gum, natural flavor, and yeast extract are the flavor and texture helpers typical of factory-formulated plant-based meat alternatives.

Good Substitutes

Try plain lentils, crumbled tofu, or mushrooms seasoned with garlic, chili, and paprika for a simpler, homemade-style crumble.

Overall Assessment

Mixed integrity

This reads more like a food-engineering project than a simple recipe, with several refined fractions and flavor systems doing the heavy lifting. It is fine as an occasional convenience item, but it is not the kind of ingredient list you would want to consider based on your overall diet if you prefer minimal processing.

Key Highlights

What stood out

  • Refined pea protein and oil blend
  • Gums, starch derivatives, and vague natural flavor
  • Broad spice and flavor system

Family Watchlist

Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.

  • Canola and sunflower oil — Refined seed oil blend
  • Spice — Broad unspecified category
  • Sugar — Refined sweetener
  • Tapioca maltodextrin — Refined starch derivative
  • Acacia gum — Gum stabilizer
  • Natural flavor — Vague flavor system

Highest concern ingredients

  • Natural flavor (7/10) — Vague flavor system with undisclosed source compounds.
  • Canola and sunflower oil (6/10) — Refined seed oil blend.
  • Acacia gum (6/10) — Gum stabilizer for texture.

Better choice tips

  • Choose products with fewer refined oils and gums.
  • Look for named spices and whole-food flavorings instead of natural flavor.

Ingredients

Ingredient list

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

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

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

  1. Natural flavorConcern 7/10 — Higher concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term

    What this is

    Vague ingredient

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Natural flavor hides the specific source compounds used in the formula.

    Additional note

    Undisclosed flavor system, vague by nature.

    Family watchlist

    Vague flavor system

  2. Canola and sunflower oilConcern 6/10 — 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 who avoid industrial oils.

    Additional note

    Refined seed oil blend used for fat and mouthfeel.

    Family watchlist

    Refined seed oil blend

  3. Tapioca maltodextrinConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernStarch derivativeWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Starch derivative

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Maltodextrin is a refined carbohydrate used as a filler and texturizer.

    Additional note

    Refined starch derivative used for bulk and texture.

    Family watchlist

    Refined starch derivative

  4. Acacia gumConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernGum / stabilizerWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Gum / stabilizer

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Gums are texture helpers that some users prefer to avoid.

    Additional note

    Gum used as an emulsifier and texture stabilizer.

    Family watchlist

    Gum stabilizer

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  1. Pea protein*Concern 5/10 — Moderate concernIsolated protein

    What this is

    Isolated protein

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Isolated proteins signal rebuilt-food formulation rather than whole food.

    Additional note

    Isolated plant protein, a refined fraction.

  2. Contains 0.5% or less: yeast extractConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernFlavor extractAdditive

    What this is

    Flavor extract

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Yeast extracts function as savory flavor boosters in formulated foods.

    Additional note

    Flavor-enhancing extract, often used as a savory booster.

  3. Paprika extract (for color)Concern 5/10 — Moderate concernColor additiveWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Color additive

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Extracts added for color function as formulation colorants.

    Additional note

    Extract used primarily for color.

  4. SugarConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Added refined sugar is commonly tracked by users watching sweeteners.

    Additional note

    Refined sweetener added in small amounts.

    Family watchlist

    Refined sweetener

  5. Potassium chlorideConcern 4/10 — Mild concernMineral saltAdditive

    What this is

    Mineral salt

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Functional mineral salt used as a formulation helper.

    Additional note

    Mineral salt substitute used for sodium reduction.

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

    What this is

    Vague ingredient

    Processing category

    Unknown / not listed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Unspecified spice blends make the flavor source hard to verify.

    Additional note

    Broad category; exact spices are not specified.

    Family watchlist

    Broad spice category

  7. Rice flourConcern 3/10 — Mild concernRefined flour

    What this is

    Refined flour

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Refined flour adds bulk and binding in a formulated product.

    Additional note

    Refined grain flour used as a binder.

  8. Citric acidConcern 3/10 — Mild concernAcidulantAdditive

    What this is

    Acidulant

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Common acidulant that adjusts flavor and stability.

    Additional note

    Acidulant used for tartness and preservation.

  9. Tomato powderConcern 2/10 — Very low concernDried vegetable

    What this is

    Dried vegetable

    Processing category

    Processed

    Why it matters

    Dried produce is a recognizable, category-normal ingredient.

    Additional note

    Dehydrated tomato, mild processing.

  10. Onion extractConcern 2/10 — Very low concernFlavor extract

    What this is

    Flavor extract

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Why it matters

    Extracts are concentrated forms of a recognizable food.

    Additional note

    Concentrated onion flavor extract.

  11. Chili pepper extractConcern 2/10 — Very low concernFlavor extract

    What this is

    Flavor extract

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Why it matters

    Concentrated spice extract for heat and flavor.

    Additional note

    Concentrated chili flavor extract.

  12. Garlic extractConcern 2/10 — Very low concernFlavor extract

    What this is

    Flavor extract

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Why it matters

    Extracts are concentrated forms of a recognizable food.

    Additional note

    Concentrated garlic flavor extract.

  13. SaltConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSeasoning

    What this is

    Seasoning

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Simple seasoning with no formulation concern.

    Additional note

    Basic seasoning, low concern at normal amounts.

  14. WaterConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Neutral base ingredient in most formulas.

    Additional note

    Basic hydrating base with no concern.

This Food Integrity score estimates how closely an ingredient list resembles 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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  • Low Sugar Lifestyle

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Sweetener/sugar on watchlist (see Food Integrity)

    See more for this goal

  • 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.)

    See more for this goal

  • 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.)

    See more for this goal

  • 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.)

    See more for this goal

  • 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", "pepper". See ingredients for details.)

    See more for this goal

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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 Feisty 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 Feisty 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 Feisty 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: Good plant protein per serving (14g); Low sodium for a meat alternative (110mg); Low saturated fat (0g).

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Ultra-processed plant-based format; Added sugar listed in ingredients; Refined rice flour and maltodextrin.

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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