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Boulder Canyon Whtie Cheddar Canyon Poppers
Snacks, Chips & Dips
📊 NOVA 4

Boulder Canyon Whtie Cheddar Canyon Poppers

Boulder Canyon
5.25 oz
Available at Foodtown
160
Calories
2g
Protein
2g
Sugars
280mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
37
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Boulder Canyon White Cheddar Canyon Poppers (5.25 oz) is a small, grab-and-go bag of airy corn poppers sold in the chip/snack aisle alongside kettle chips, popcorn, and other bagged savory snacks. You’ll spot it near other branded chip alternatives and “better-for-you” snack lines, often shelved by avocado- and olive-oil chips rather than candy or cookies. It reads like an indulgent convenience item: a premium-sounding brand, a bright single-serve bag, and front-of-package cues that emphasize flavor and a “crafted” approach. The product is positioned for shoppers who want a crunchy, flavorful snack without the mass-market vibe — younger adults, busy parents picking up lunchbox treats, or snackers seeking a tangy cheese fix. Marketing leans on heritage-style chip cues and ingredient-forward language such as the use of avocado oil and “cheddar” flavoring; there’s no organic certification and the design is not overtly child-focused, so it reads as adult-friendly and slightly upscale. In plain terms this is a processed, flavored corn snack: corn meal formed into popper shapes, cooked in oil and dusted with a white-cheddar cheese blend and seasonings. Sensory-wise the poppers are light and crisp with a powdery cheddar coating, a salty tang, and a slightly oily mouthfeel from the frying and seasoning; eating them is a casual ritual—pinch a few from the bag while watching a movie, sharing with friends at a party, or tossing a small bag into a lunch. The packaging is a typical sealed plasticized bag designed to preserve crunch and flavor for convenience-oriented shoppers.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 oz
Servings per Container: 5.5
Calories160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat10g13%
Saturated Fat1.5g8%
Cholesterol5mg2%
Sodium280mg12%
Total Carbohydrate13g5%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars2g
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,, Cheddar, Cheese, (Pasteurized, Milk,, Cheese, Culture,, Salt,, Enzymes),, Whey,, Salt,, Butter, Powder, (Butter,, Nonfat, Dry, Milk,, Vitamin, E, to, Protect, Flavor),, Nonfat, Dry, Milk,, Lactic, Acid, Powder,, Disodium, Phosphate,, Natural, Flavors,, Citric, Acid..

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?

Contains industrial formulations (disodium phosphate, natural flavors) and a flavored cheese powder rather than whole-food ingredients, consistent with NOVA group 4 ultraprocessed foods. The product is a ready-to-eat packaged snack with additives and reformulations typical of ultra-processed items.

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Common Questions about Boulder Canyon Whtie Cheddar Canyon Poppers

Well, that depends on how you define 'healthy.' They pack a decent crunch and flavor with 160 calories per serving, but they’re not exactly a superfood. If you're looking for a fun snack to enjoy in moderation, these can definitely fit the bill!

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
road-trip

Vibe:

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