Athens Baked Phyllo Shells
Why It Scored This Way
A mixed nutrition profile and more processed formulation give this product some useful qualities, but also meaningful limitations.
- Sodium
- Saturated Fat
- Fiber
Verdict
Athens Baked Phyllo Shells are pre-formed pastry cups designed for holding appetizers. Their main strength is the low sodium content, while their main tradeoff is a more formulated profile. Overall, they function as a convenient, neutral vessel for plant-based fillings.
How to Use This
Best included occasionally, a few times per month, within a balanced diet and in controlled portions. Fill them with a savory mixture of diced avocado, tomato, and lime for a quick party platter.
Nutrition Overview
The label shows a very light profile with minimal salt and no saturated fat, though it provides negligible fiber.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 30 | Per serving |
| Total Fat | 1g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | — |
| Sodium | 20mg | 1% |
| Total Carbs | 4g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars | 0g | — |
| Added Sugars | 0g | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | — |
| Vitamin D | 0mcg | 0% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 6mg | 0% |
Ingredient Analysis
These shells are built from enriched wheat flour, corn starch, and canola oil. The use of refined starches and enriched grains creates the specific crispness and structure required for a pre-baked shell.
Ingredients
Enriched Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, Corn Starch, Canola Oil (Canola Oil, Rosemary Extract, Ascorbic Acid [Antioxidant]), Contains Less than 2% of: Salt, Cultured Wheat Flour, Dextrose.
