
Boulder Canyon Avocado Oil Jalapeno Kettle Chips
What You Should Know
Boulder Canyon Avocado Oil Jalapeno Kettle Chips arrive on the snack aisle as a premium, better-for-you kettle chip option—usually shelved with other potato chips, gourmet snacks, and near salsas, guacamoles and party dips. Packaged in a 6 oz sealed bag, the product trades mass-market branding for an artisan, small-batch story: “cooked in 100% avocado oil,” “gluten free,” “non-GMO,” and “no MSG” are prominent on the front, creating a health-halo that appeals to shoppers seeking an elevated chip. The brand voice targets adults who want indulgence without perceived guilt—millennial and Gen X consumers who value craft, cleaner labels, and premium ingredients. Label characteristics emphasize natural-sounding claims and allergen-friendly badges (certified gluten-free, kosher) but do not claim organic certification. In plain processing context, these are packaged, seasoned kettle chips made with real potatoes but finished with industrial seasonings and flavor extracts. Sensory-wise, the chips are thickly cut, wavy and satisfyingly crunchy with a subtle buttery note from avocado oil and a bright jalapeño heat layered with garlic and onion undertones; the bag invites social rituals—movie-night dipping, picnic crunching, or beer-paired snacking at a backyard gathering. The product reads as an everyday treat for casual entertaining, road trips, and game-day spreads; nutrition cues (about 140 calories per serving, 0 g saturated fat, 290 mg sodium) are visible but secondary to the premium snack story. Overall, it fits squarely in American grocery culture as an upscale chip choice marketed on taste and cleaner-label messaging.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
Potatoes,, Avocado, Oil,, Salt,, Dextrose,, Jalapeno, Pepper,, Onion, Powder,, Autolyzed, Yeast, Extract,, Torula, Yeast,, Garlic, Powder,, Spice,, Corn, Syrup, Solids,, Extractives, of, Capsicum, and, Paprika,, Citric, Acid,, Natural, Flavor..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •avocado oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
This is an ultra-processed product: manufactured kettle chips with multiple industrial ingredients (dextrose, corn syrup solids, autolyzed yeast extract, torula yeast, natural flavors, extractives) and flavoring agents. Although made from whole potatoes and avocado oil, its formulation and packaged seasoning place it in NOVA group 4.
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Common Questions about Boulder Canyon Avocado Oil Jalapeno Kettle Chips
Well, 'healthy' is a bit of a moving target, isn't it? These chips are made with avocado oil and real ingredients like jalapeno and garlic powder, which is a solid step up from many other snack options. They clock in at 140 calories per serving, so they're not exactly a 'health food,' but in moderation, they can fit into a balanced diet — especially if you're craving something crunchy!
