Review of Spicy Chik’n Veggie Patties - BOCA by acastillon

photo of BOCA Spicy Chik’n Veggie Patties shared by @acastillon on  08 Apr 2023 - review
VEGAN

BOCA

Seeing a recent Boca review by @kyu reminded me that I never really gave Boca a fair shake. Because they were founded in 1979, I would think that would make Boca one of the original plant-based brands. All the better time to give these spicy chick'n patties a shot!

These were pretty good. On par with a Morningstar buffalo chik patty I would say. Not a thick cutlet like a Gardein Ultimate Chick'n Filet or Incogmeato Spicy Crispy Chick'n Filet. They are fairly heavy on sodium (450mg, as opposed to 260mg on the similar Morningstar ones) if that is a consideration for your diet.

Did you know?

Boca was acquired by Kraft Heinz in early 2000.

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kyu Thanks for the tag :-) the comparisons are so helpful — it’s mind-boggling how many different fried chick’n products we have now. I’ve started to lose track! 3 likesReply
acastillon @kyu yeah hey? So many options to choose from! 🍔Reply
tamiapple Gosh, I didn’t realize Boca was acquired by Kraft Heinz. I’m glad these conglomerates are realizing that if they wish to remain relevant, they’d best add plant-based vegan offerings to their portfolios. 3 likesReply
acastillon @tamiapple so true! I always thought Boca was their own thing, meanwhile they've been owned by Kraft Heinz for like 20+ years lol.1 likeReply
tamiapple Let’s hope they expand their Boca product line soon, in order to meet the moment/meet the growing demand for plant-based vegan products. 🍔1 likeReply
tina360 I love Boca, mostly because it was one of the few products available when I first when vegetarian and it made it so much easier! Plus they taste good, too! 1 likeReply
acastillon @tina360 totally! I recall them being one of the only brands around way back in the day (before I even had an inkling about vegetarian food). That's cool you've been eating plant-based for so long!1 likeReply
tina360 I wish I could say I was vegetarian the whole time but I went Pescetarian for a while. 😩 But I'm older and wiser now with much more conviction! 1 likeReply
acastillon @tina360 very interesting! I am always curious to hear about everyone's path to their current way of eating. So many cool stories.Reply
unejanie i remember buying their burgers in a large bag from smart n final back when snf sold mostly in bulk to restaurants. 1 likeReply
acastillon @unejanie oh cool! I didn't realize Smart & Final had sold Boca 😲 I haven't been in one of those in years, but yeah I totally recall them being a bulk store for food service. That's cool that some restaurants served theirs burgers :)1 likeReply
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