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Angie's Kettle Corn Boom Chicka Pop Lightly Sweet Popcorn
Snacks, Chips & Dips
📊 NOVA 3🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free

Angie's Kettle Corn Boom Chicka Pop Lightly Sweet Popcorn

Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP
5 oz
Available at Foodtown
120
Calories
2g
Protein
5g
Sugars
115mg
Sodium
3g
Fiber
7
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Angie's Kettle Corn Boom Chicka Pop Lightly Sweet Popcorn sits on the snack aisle alongside chips, other popcorn varieties, and better-for-you munchies — often near gluten-free or non-GMO displays and by grab-and-go impulse shelves at checkout. It reads like a pantry-friendly treat for casual occasions: movie nights, game-day snacking, road trips, or lunchbox upgrades. The brand leans into a small-batch, founder-story positioning — garage-origin authenticity, playful packaging and a millennial-parent friendly tone — targeting health-conscious millennials and families who want an indulgent but ‘real ingredients’ snack. Label claims dominate the bag: 100% whole grain, Non‑GMO Project Verified, certified gluten-free, vegan, kosher, cholesterol-free, “no high‑fructose corn syrup,” and “0 g trans fat,” creating a strong health-halo even though it’s a sweetened, packaged snack; it is not labeled organic. In plain processing terms the product is a popped whole grain corn snack made with added cane sugar, sunflower oil and sea salt and then packaged for retail. Sensory notes: light, crisp popped kernels with a thin, sweet-and-salty kettle glaze, a delicate crunch rather than heavy greasiness, and a bright 5 oz bag that invites pouring into a bowl or sharing straight from the pack. Rituals include family movie rituals, snacktime hand-to-hand sharing at parties, and tossing in a tote for travel. Packaging and marketing emphasize simplicity and fun — “real, simple ingredients” and upbeat copy — making it feel approachable and slightly indulgent while positioning it as a smarter snack choice within mainstream American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 3.25 cups
Servings per Container: 1
Calories120
% Daily Value*
Total Fat4g5%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium115mg5%
Total Carbohydrate21g8%
Dietary Fiber3g11%
Total Sugars5g
Added Sugars5g10%
Protein2g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Popcorn,, Cane, Sugar,, Sunflower, Oil,, Sea, Salt..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • sunflower oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

Contains whole-food base (popcorn) with added sugar, oil and salt and is industrially packaged but lacks the complex additives and emulsifiers typical of ultra-processed formulations, placing it in NOVA group 3 (processed foods).

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Common Questions about Angie's Kettle Corn Boom Chicka Pop Lightly Sweet Popcorn

Well, 'healthy' can mean different things depending on who you ask! This popcorn has only 120 calories per serving and is a fun, light snack option. It’s not packed with nutrients like veggies, but it’s a tasty treat that can fit into a balanced diet if enjoyed in moderation.

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
road-trip

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