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Cape Cod Sea Salt and Cracked Pepper
Snacks, Chips & Dips
📊 NOVA 4🌾 Gluten-Free

Cape Cod Sea Salt and Cracked Pepper

Cape Cod®
7.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
140
Calories
2g
Protein
1g
Sugars
190mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
40
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Cape Cod Sea Salt & Cracked Pepper is presented as a premium kettle chip in a 7.5 oz bag, usually shelved in the snack aisle among potato chips, kettle-cooked brands, and premium salty snacks — often near party-size displays, sandwich spreads, and dip mixes. It reads like an artisanal offering: “made one batch at a time,” with choice potatoes and sea salt called out on the label, leaning into a rustic, craft-driven image. This positioning targets adults who want a hearty, crunchy chip with a slightly upscale twist — millennials and Gen X shoppers who prize texture and bold flavor over diet-conscious claims. The label uses ‘sea salt,’ kettle-cooked imagery and “choice potatoes” to create a natural, simple-food halo, though there’s no organic certification and “natural flavor” and ingredient lists reveal industrial components. In plain terms, these are processed snack foods made from sliced potatoes cooked in blended vegetable oils and finished with concentrated flavorings and seasonings. Sensory notes: each chip is thick, ridged and aggressively crunchy with a bracing sea-salty tang and flecks of cracked black pepper, with a light milky umami from whey and buttermilk powder. Packaging is a glossy, resealable-style snack bag meant to protect crunch and display rustic branding; the eating ritual is communal — bowls at game nights, picnic wrappers, a side for deli sandwiches or a solo snack during movies. The product fits American grocery culture as a go-to party chip that trades claims of wholesomeness for bold texture and dependable, savory pleasure.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 oz
Servings per Container: 7
Calories140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0.5g3%
Sodium190mg8%
Total Carbohydrate17g6%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
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

INGREDIENTS:, POTATOES,, VEGETABLE, OIL, (CANOLA,, SUNFLOWER,, SAFFLOWER,, AND/OR, SOYBEAN),, CORN, SYRUP, SOLIDS,, WHEY,, SALT,, BUTTERMILK,, SPICES,, CRACKED, BLACK, PEPPER,, DRY, VINEGAR, (MALTODEXTRIN,, VINEGAR, SOLIDS),, SUGAR,, SEA, SALT,, CITRIC, ACID,, NATURAL, FLAVOR,, GARLIC, POWDER,, ONION, POWDER,, CORNSTARCH,, TORULA, YEAST., CONTAINS:, MILK..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • canola - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • sunflower - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • safflower - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • soy lecithin - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

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?

Contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (corn syrup solids, maltodextrin, natural flavors, blended vegetable oils, yeast extracts) and is a ready-to-eat formulated snack, consistent with NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Cape Cod Sea Salt and Cracked Pepper

That's a bit of a loaded question! While they’re not the ultimate health food, at 140 calories per serving with only 1 gram of sugar, they can fit into a balanced diet. Think of them more as a tasty snack rather than a health powerhouse—great for satisfying those salty cravings!

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
road-trip

Vibe:

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