White Cheddar Cheese Puffs, 5.5 OZ
What You Should Know
You'd spot this bag in the chip aisle or reaching for it at a party, movie night, or packed lunch — a familiar grab-and-go snack. The product gives an indulgent, nostalgic vibe with an airy, crunchy texture and bright cheesy powder on the surface. The ingredient list (degerminated cornmeal, maltodextrin, powdered dairy, refined seed oils, and ‘natural flavor’) and the likely extrusion/industrial processing point to heavy industrial processing typical of ultraprocessed snacks.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
DEGERMINATED, YELLOW, CORNMEAL, EXPELLER, PRESSED, OIL, (SUNFLOWER, SEED,, SAFFLOWER, SEED,, AND/OR, CANOLA, OIL), WHITE, CHEDDAR, CHEESE, SEASONING, (CORN, MALTODEXTRIN,, WHEY, POWDER,, SALT,, BUTTERMILK, POWDER,, SOUR, CREAM, [CULTURED, CREAM,, LACTIC, ACID],, EXPELLER, PRESSED, SUNFLOWER, SEED, OIL,, WHITE, CHEDDAR, CHEESE, POWDER, [CULTURED, MILK,, SALT,, MICROBIAL, ENZYMES],, NONFAT, DRY, MILK,, NATURAL, FLAVOR,, BUTTER, [CREAM])..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •sunflower - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •safflower - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •canola - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •soy lecithin - Processed emulsifier
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
Contains multiple industrial ingredients and formulations (maltodextrin, powdered cheeses/whey, natural flavors, refined seed oils) and is produced by intensive processing (likely extrusion), matching NOVA group 4 ultraprocessed foods.
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Common Questions about White Cheddar Cheese Puffs, 5.5 OZ
When it comes to snacks, the White Cheddar Cheese Puffs can be a fun treat rather than a health food. They have a moderate calorie count, but they're not exactly high in fiber or protein. Think of them as an occasional indulgence rather than a daily staple—perfect for movie nights or game days!