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Bubbie's Bread & Butter Pickle Chips
Deli
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Bubbie's Bread & Butter Pickle Chips

Bubbies
16 foz
Available at Foodtown
21
Calories
0g
Protein
5g
Sugars
130mg
Sodium
16
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Bubbie's Bread & Butter Pickle Chips arrive in a familiar glass jar that catches the eye on the condiment aisle — usually shelved beside other jarred pickles, relishes, olives and sandwich toppings, and sometimes found in a refrigerated specialty case near artisanal fermented goods. They read like a sandwich staple: thin, uniformly sliced cucumber chips bathed in a sweet-and-tangy brine. The product fits casual shopping trips for weekly groceries as well as visits to stock up for barbecues, deli-style lunches, and sandwich-making at home. It’s a go-to for burger nights, deli platters, picnic boxes and kid-friendly lunchboxes. Brand positioning leans into comforting, old-fashioned Americana — a “grandma’s recipe” vibe pitched at shoppers who want a familiar, heritage-style pickle experience rather than novelty flavors; the audience skews broadly adult but appeals to families seeking a recognizable, pantry-stable condiment. The label typically emphasizes simple ingredients and visible cucumber chips, which can create a “natural” or wholesome halo even without organic certification; packaging is straightforward and un-fussy rather than heavily kid-branded. In plain terms this is a preserved vegetable product — cucumbers kept crisp with a brine and a firming agent (calcium chloride) and sweetened with cane sugar — so it’s processed to extend shelf life and consistency. Sensory notes: bright, slightly glossy green slices with a crisp, snappy texture, a sugary vinegary tang, mild spice from mustard and celery seed, and a clean finish. Rituals include spooning chips onto burgers, arranging them beside deli meats, or popping a chip straight from the jar for a quick, salty-sour bite.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 onz
Servings per Container: 9
Calories21
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium130mg6%
Total Carbohydrate5g2%
Total Sugars5g
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 vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

Made from whole cucumbers preserved in a sugar-vinegar brine with spices and a firming agent, this product is a processed preserved vegetable rather than an ultra-processed formulation. Ingredients are simple and recognizable but include additives for preservation/texture, placing it in NOVA group 3.

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Common Questions about Bubbie's 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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