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Jalapeno Ranch Canyon Poppers, 5.25 OZ
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📊 NOVA 4

Jalapeno Ranch Canyon Poppers, 5.25 OZ

BOULDER CANYON
Available at Whole Foods
150
Calories
2g
Protein
1g
Sugars
300mg
Sodium
0.99g
Fiber
23
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd find these Jalapeño Ranch Canyon Poppers in the snack aisle or grabbed at checkout, brought out for movie nights, tailgates, or a quick spicy crunch. They give an indulgent, party-snack vibe — bold, nostalgic, and comforting — while the uniform crunchy texture and ingredients like "natural flavors," yeast extract and lactic acid reveal industrial formulation and ultra-processing.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 OZ
Servings per Container: 5.5
Calories150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat9g12%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium300mg13%
Total Carbohydrate15g5%
Dietary Fiber0.99g4%
Total Sugars1g
Protein2g
* 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

CORN, MEAL, AVOCADO, OIL, SALT, SUGAR, WHEY, JALAPENO, PEPPER, DEHYDRATED, TOMATO, BUTTERMILK, GARLIC, POWDER, ONION, POWDER, YEAST, EXTRACT, LACTIC, ACID, SPICES, NATURAL, FLAVORS..

Flagged Ingredients:

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

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?

Pre-packaged flavored snack with additives (natural flavors, yeast extract, lactic acid) and industrially optimized texture and shelf stability are characteristic markers of ultra-processed foods (NOVA 4).

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Common Questions about Jalapeno Ranch Canyon Poppers, 5.25 OZ

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, can't it? These poppers are a fun snack option if you’re craving something crunchy and flavorful. With 150 calories and low sugar, they can fit into a balanced diet, but they're not exactly a superfood. Think of them as an indulgent treat rather than a health powerhouse.

Perfect For

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movie-night
road-trip

Vibe:

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$4.69
per package