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Boulder Batch Kettle Chips, 5.25 OZ
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📊 NOVA 4🌾 Gluten-Free

Boulder Batch Kettle Chips, 5.25 OZ

BOULDER CANYON
Available at Whole Foods
150
Calories
3g
Protein
1g
Sugars
180mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
42
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot this bag in the snack aisle, on a party spread, or at a tailgate—an upscale kettle chip positioned as a savory, indulgent treat. The avocado oil and kettle-cooked texture give a premium, crunchy vibe while chili and cheesy notes tap into familiar, comforting snack nostalgia. The ingredient list (maltodextrin, natural flavors, lactic acid powder, yeast extract, color extract) and powdered seasonings reveal industrial flavoring and additives typical of highly processed, ready-to-eat snacks.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 OZ
Servings per Container: 5.5
Calories150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat8g10%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium180mg8%
Total Carbohydrate16g6%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars1g
Protein3g
* 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

POTATOES, AVOCADO, OIL, WHEY, SALT, NON-FAT, DRY, MILK, ONION, POWDER, GARLIC, POWDER, SPICES, NATURAL, FLAVORS, CHILI, POWDER, (CHILI, PEPPER,, SPICES,, SALT,, GARLIC, FLAVOR), CANE, SUGAR, VINEGAR, POWDER, (MALTODEXTRIN,, WHITE, DISTILLED, VINEGAR), LACTIC, ACID, POWDER, YEAST, EXTRACT, CITRIC, ACID, PAPRIKA, EXTRACT, (FOR, COLOR)..

Flagged Ingredients:

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

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

The product is a ready-to-eat packaged snack containing industrial ingredients and additives (maltodextrin, natural flavors, lactic acid powder, yeast extract, color extracts), consistent with NOVA 4 ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Boulder Batch Kettle Chips, 5.25 OZ

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! These chips are made with real potatoes and avocado oil, which gives them a nice crunch without the guilt of artificial ingredients. They're not exactly a health food, but in moderation, they're a tasty treat compared to some other processed snacks out there.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
road-trip

Vibe:

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$3.99
per package