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Blue Diamond Almonds Bold Korean BBQ
Snacks, Chips & Dips
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Blue Diamond Almonds Bold Korean BBQ

Blue Diamond
6 oz
Available at Foodtown
170
Calories
6g
Protein
2g
Sugars
150mg
Sodium
3g
Fiber
45
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Blue Diamond Almonds Bold Korean BBQ is a shelf-stable, grab-and-go flavored nut snack sold in a 6 oz pouch that you’d find in the snack aisle alongside other flavored nuts, trail mixes, and specialty chips—often on endcaps featuring party snacks or near the nuts and seeds section. The packaging leans toward a modern, bold look and typically includes a resealable bag for repeated snacking. Occasion-wise it reads like a party staple: toss it into a bowl for game-day spreads, pack a few servings for road trips or movie nights, or pull it out as a more exciting desk snack between meetings. Brand positioning plays up Blue Diamond’s long-standing “almond people” heritage while aiming at flavor-seeking adults who want a “smarter” snack—millennial and Gen X shoppers who balance health cues with craveable tastes. The label borrows health-halo language (“smart snacking”) and mentions simple-sounding ingredients like almonds and “natural flavor,” but it does not carry organic certification; bright, energetic marketing emphasizes bold flavor rather than whole-food purity. In plain processing terms this is a seasoned, factory-processed flavored nut product combining roasted almonds with a prepared BBQ seasoning and vegetable oils. Sensory cues: a pronounced crunch from roasted almonds, an immediately savory-sweet and slightly tangy Korean BBQ profile with garlicky, smoky and spicy notes, and an oily, clingy coating that carries sugar, paprika, and smoke elements. Rituals include popping a handful while watching sports, sharing from a communal bowl at gatherings, or stashing in a bag for on-the-go flavor hits.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0 oz
Servings per Container: 6
Calories170
% Daily Value*
Total Fat15g19%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Sodium150mg7%
Total Carbohydrate5g2%
Dietary Fiber3g11%
Total Sugars2g
Added Sugars1g2%
Protein6g
* 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

Almonds,, Korean, Style, BBQ, Seasoning, (Cane, Sugar,, Salt,, Corn, Maltodextrin,, Garlic, Powder,, Tomato, Powder,, Paprika,, Yeast, Extract,, Onion, Powder,, Cayenne, Pepper,, Citric, Acid,, Spices,, Molasses,, Canola, Oil,, Acetic, Acid,, Paprika, Extract,, Natural, Flavor,, Sunflower, Oil,, Natural, Smoke, Flavor),, Vegetable, Oil, (Almond,, Canola,, Safflower, and/or, Sunflower)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • canola - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • sunflower - 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:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains industrial ingredients and formulations typical of ultra-processed foods (added cane sugar, corn maltodextrin, natural flavors, yeast extract, processed oils and smoke flavor), and is a flavored, factory-processed snack product.

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Common Questions about Blue Diamond Almonds Bold Korean BBQ

The Bold Korean BBQ almonds can be a tasty and satisfying snack, especially if you're looking for something crunchy and savory. They pack a decent protein punch with 6g per serving, which can help keep you fuller longer, but like many snacks, they’re best enjoyed in moderation. If you’re comparing them to a handful of plain almonds, they do have added sugars and seasonings, so think of them as a flavorful treat rather than a health food.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
road-trip

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