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Baken-Ets Pork Skins Traditional
Snacks, Chips & Dips
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Baken-Ets Pork Skins Traditional

Baken-Ets
4 oz
Available at Foodtown
80
Calories
7g
Protein
300mg
Sodium
5
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Baken-Ets Pork Skins Traditional arrive in the American snack aisle as a compact, salty hit: a small bag of crunchy pork rind bites whose story sits between down-home cooking and convenience snacking. Store placement: you’ll most commonly find this product in the chips and snacks section near potato chips, corn chips, and other savory bar snacks; smaller stores often shelve it by jerky and specialty low-carb or keto snacks. Occasions: it’s a go-to for tailgates, game-day spreads, road trips and late-night TV watching — quick to grab at the gas station or toss into a cooler for a casual gathering. Brand positioning: Baken-Ets is presented as a heritage, working-class brand that trades on straightforward, savory pleasure rather than health trends; the marketing leans toward adults seeking an indulgent, protein-forward crunch rather than child-focused characters or premium gourmet signaling. Label characteristics: the package usually features bold, no-frills branding and the product name “Traditional,” and the ingredient list (pork skins and salt) supports a simple-food appearance; it typically lacks organic certification and isn’t positioned as a health food even if shoppers sometimes perceive a “no sugar” or “high protein” halo from ingredient simplicity. Processing context: these are pork skins that have been fried until crisp and packaged — a processed savory snack made from one animal ingredient plus salt. Sensory details: the texture is brittle and highly crunchy with light, airy pockets and a porky umami salinity; packaging is a small foil/plastic snack bag that’s opened and eaten by the handful, often paired with beer, used as a crunchy topper, or shared straight from the bag during casual social rituals.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.5 oz
Servings per Container: 8
Calories80
% Daily Value*
Total Fat5g6%
Saturated Fat2.5g13%
Cholesterol20mg7%
Sodium300mg13%
Total Carbohydrate0g0%
Protein7g
* 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

Fried, Pork, Skins, and, Salt..

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

With just fried pork skins and salt, the product is a processed savory snack rather than an unprocessed ingredient; frying and packaging place it in NOVA group 3 (processed foods) rather than ultra-processed.

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Common Questions about Baken-Ets Pork Skins Traditional

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! These pork skins pack a punch with 7 grams of protein per serving, making them a solid snack option if you’re looking for something filling. They’re low in sugar and carbs, so if you’re following a keto diet or just trying to avoid a sugar crash, they might fit the bill. Just remember, moderation is key — they’re still a fried snack!

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
road-trip

Vibe:

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