Polka
Polka Soya Stick
About Polka Soya Stick
Polka Soya Stick is made by Polka and sits in the Extruded Snacks category. Its barcode (GTIN) is 8906082832596. TruthIn has analysed it using the TruthIn Ingredient Rating System (TIRS), which scores packaged foods from 0 to 5 based on their ingredients, level of processing and nutrient profile.
It scores 1.6 out of 5, which TIRS rates as "Poor". On the NOVA food-processing scale it is NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). The label lists 3 ingredients, starting with natural flavor, baking powder, artificial flavors.
The full TruthIn product report adds a safety rating for every ingredient and 3 nutrient values per 100g, each marked as good or of concern, so you can judge it against other extruded snacks before you buy.
Quick facts
- Product
- Polka Soya Stick
- Brand
- Polka
- Category
- Extruded Snacks
- Barcode (GTIN)
- 8906082832596
- TIRS rating
- 1.6 / 5 (Poor)
- Processing level
- NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food)
- Ingredients listed
- 3
Ingredients (3)
natural flavor, baking powder, artificial flavors
Compare with similar extruded snacks
| Product | TIRS | NOVA | Ingredients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polka Soya Stick (this product) | 1.6 | 4 | 3 |
| Hully Gully Ultra Protein Snack Cheese & Herbs (Hully Gully) | 3.8 | 4 | 5 |
| Vyndo Soya Chalks Masala (Vyndo) | 3.8 | 4 | 3 |
| Vyndo Soya Chalks Tandoori (Vyndo) | 3.8 | 4 | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Polka Soya Stick healthy?
Polka Soya Stick has a TruthIn TIRS rating of 1.6 out of 5 ("Poor"). TIRS combines ingredient quality, processing level and nutrient profile into one score, where 5 is best.
Is Polka Soya Stick ultra-processed?
Yes. Polka Soya Stick is classed as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food) because it is an industrial formulation of ingredients.
What are the ingredients in Polka Soya Stick?
Polka Soya Stick lists 3 ingredients: natural flavor, baking powder, artificial flavors.
Does Polka Soya Stick contain palm oil?
No palm oil or palm-derived ingredient appears among its 3 listed ingredients.
Does Polka Soya Stick contain added sugar?
No sugar or sweetening syrup appears among its 3 listed ingredients.
What are healthier alternatives to Polka Soya Stick?
Among extruded snacks rated by TruthIn, Hully Gully Ultra Protein Snack Cheese & Herbs (3.8), Vyndo Soya Chalks Masala (3.8), Vyndo Soya Chalks Tandoori (3.8) score higher on TIRS than Polka Soya Stick (1.6).
Polka Soya Stick vs Hully Gully Ultra Protein Snack Cheese & Herbs: which is healthier?
Polka Soya Stick scores 1.6 on TIRS and Hully Gully Ultra Protein Snack Cheese & Herbs scores 3.8, so Hully Gully Ultra Protein Snack Cheese & Herbs rates higher. Polka Soya Stick lists 3 ingredients and Hully Gully Ultra Protein Snack Cheese & Herbs lists 5.
What is the barcode of Polka Soya Stick?
The barcode (GTIN) of Polka Soya Stick is 8906082832596.
What is in the TruthIn report for Polka Soya Stick?
The report covers nutrition per 100g and per serving with each nutrient marked as good or of concern, and a safe / caution / concern rating for every ingredient.