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Spicy Pub Mix, 12.5 OZ
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Spicy Pub Mix, 12.5 OZ

AURORA PRODUCTS
Available at Whole Foods
140
Calories
4g
Protein
3g
Sugars
140mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
128
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot this Spicy Pub Mix in the snack aisle or grabbed last-minute for a game night, road trip, or casual get-together — it reads like a nostalgic pub snack meant for sharing. The crunchy, salty-spicy variety comes from multiple ready-to-eat components and additives, and the ingredient list (refined oils, dextrins, natural flavorings, anti-caking agents, enriched flours) points to engineered textures, long shelf life, and the bold, uniform flavors typical of ultraprocessed mixes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving
Servings per Container: 12
Calories140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat6g8%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium140mg6%
Total Carbohydrate18g7%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars3g
Protein4g
* 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

BUTTER, TOASTED, PEANUTS, [PEANUTS,, SUGAR,, BUTTER, (CREAM,, SALT),, SALT], RICE, CRACKERS, [GLUTINOUS, RICE,, SOY, SAUCE, (SOYBEAN,, WHEAT),, SUGAR,, WATER,, DEXTRIN,, SESAME, SEED,, SEAWEED,, OLEORESIN,, PAPRIKA,, CHILI, POWDER], SPICY, CAJUN, RICE, CROUTONS, (RICE,, CAJUN, SPICE, (SPICES,, CORN, FLOUR,, SALT,, ONION, POWDER,, TOMATO, POWDER,, NATURAL, FLAVORINGS,, GARLIC, POWDER,, EXTRACTIVES, OF, PAPRIKA, AND, OTHER, SPICES,, CITRIC, ACID., NOT, MORE, THAN, 2%, SILICON, DIOXIDE, ADDED, TO, PREVENT, CAKING),, CANOLA, OIL), SALTED, SESAME, STICKS, [ENRICHED, WHEAT, FLOUR, [UNBLEACHED, WHEAT, FLOUR,, MALTED, BARLEY, FLOUR,, NIACIN,, IRON, (REDUCED, IRON),, THIAMINE, MONONITRATE,, RIBOFLAVIN,, FOLIC, ACID],, SOYBEAN, OIL,, SESAME, SEEDS,, BULGUR, WHEAT,, SALT,, BEET, POWDER, (COLOR),, TURMERIC, (COLOR)], PEANUTS, (ROASTED, IN, CANOLA, AND/OR, SUNFLOWER, OIL), TOASTED, CORN, SNACKS, (CORN,, HIGH, OLEIC, CANOLA, OIL,, SALT), WASABI, GREEN, PEAS, (PEAS,, CORN, STARCH,, WASABI, FLAVOR,, LIQUID, SUGAR,, VEGETABLE, OIL,, SALT)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Canola Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Sunflower Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • Beet Powder (Color) - Artificial coloring
  • Turmeric (Color) - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo Additive

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

This is an ultraprocessed product: it combines several industrially formulated ready-to-eat components (seasoned rice crackers, croutons, flavored peas/sticks) with additives like dextrin, natural flavorings, and silicon dioxide plus refined oils and enriched flours, all designed for texture, shelf-stability and intense flavor.

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Common Questions about Spicy Pub Mix, 12.5 OZ

The Spicy Pub Mix can be a fun snack option, especially if you're looking for something savory and crunchy. It offers a mix of protein from the peanuts and some fiber from the rice crackers, but it’s not necessarily a 'health food.' Think of it as a tasty treat rather than a health powerhouse — perfect for a movie night or game day!

Perfect For

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$10.49
per package