White Cheddar Cheese Puffs, 5.5 OZ
What You Should Know
You'd spot this white cheddar cheese puffs bag in the snack aisle or grabbing for a quick crunchy treat at a movie night, kids' lunchbox, or road trip. It gives a nostalgic, indulgent junk-food vibe — ultra-crispy, cheesy, and effortless to eat. The long ingredient list (cornmeal, maltodextrin, powdered cheeses, natural flavors and refined oils) and the puffed, airy texture point to industrial processing and flavor engineering typical of ultra-processed foods.
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 industrial ingredients (maltodextrin, cheese powders, natural flavors) and is manufactured into a puffed snack using refined oils and processing techniques, which aligns with NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed 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!