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Bubbies Bread & Butter Pickle Chips
Deli
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Bubbies Bread & Butter Pickle Chips

Bubbies
33 foz
Available at Foodtown
20
Calories
0g
Protein
4g
Sugars
110mg
Sodium
16
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Bubbies Bread & Butter Pickle Chips are a jarred classic you’ll usually find in the refrigerated pickle and deli case near specialty condiments, artisanal mustards, and refrigerated sauerkrauts — sometimes alongside refrigerated olives and jarred relishes. The product reads like a deli counter shortcut: wide, crinkly cucumber slices packed in a sweet-vinegary brine. It’s a go-to for game-day spreads, backyard cookouts, sandwich stations, and picnic baskets, but also slips easily into last-minute grocery runs for burgers, tuna sandwiches, or a tangy side at weekend brunch. Bubbies’ brand positioning leans on traditional, small-batch connotations and a heritage look that appeals to shoppers seeking “real” fermented flavors; it skews toward adults who remember mom’s pickle jar, foodies who prize texture, and shoppers chasing perceived naturalness. The label often emphasizes simple ingredients and an old-fashioned recipe rather than kid-focused characters or flashy health claims; there’s typically no organic certification on this SKU, but wording and clear ingredient lists create a mild “real food” halo. In plain processing context, these are commercially pickled cucumbers preserved in a sugar–vinegar brine with spices and a firming agent (calcium chloride). Sensory notes: crisp, snappy slices with a bright, sweet-and-sour bite, slight onion and mustard-seed perfume, and a cool, wet crunch. Packaged in a wide-mouth glass jar, the ritual is tactile — fishing for a chip with tongs or fingers, layering on a sandwich, or arranging on a relish tray. In American grocery culture this jar sits at the intersection of nostalgia and convenience: familiar, sharable, and instantly party-ready.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 oz
Servings per Container: 20
Calories20
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium110mg5%
Total Carbohydrate5g2%
Total Sugars4g
Added Sugars4g8%
Protein0g
* 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

Cucumbers,, Water,, Cane, Sugar,, White, Vinegar,, Salt,, Onions,, Peppers,, Celery, Seed,, Mustard, Seed,, Turmeric,, Calcium, Chloride..

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

The product is a commercially processed pickled vegetable made from whole cucumbers with added sugar, salt, vinegar, spices, and a firming agent; it fits NOVA group 3 (processed foods) because it’s a preserved vegetable using traditional methods rather than an engineered ultra-processed formulation.

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Common Questions about Bubbies Bread & Butter Pickle Chips

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! These pickle chips are low in calories and free from artificial preservatives and dyes, which is a plus. However, they do have added sugars—4 grams per ounce—so if you're watching your sugar intake, you might want to enjoy them in moderation.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
weekend-brunch
road-trip

Vibe:

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