
Herr's Baked Potato Crisps Original
What You Should Know
Herr's Baked Potato Crisps Original (7 oz) occupies the mainstream snack aisle, usually shelved alongside other chip varieties, baked chips, pretzels and party mixes — near salt-and-vinegar and lightly seasoned options rather than gourmet kettle chips. This product reads like an every-day, shareable snack for casual occasions: think game-day spreads, movie nights, quick road-trip stops, and lunchbox add-ons. Herr's positions itself as a friendly, regional American snack brand with old-fashioned charm and value messaging; copy like “oven-baked perfection” and the CEO sign-off evoke a family-owned, hometown identity aimed at broad, price-conscious households and snack lovers who want a familiar comfort. Label cues give it a mild health halo — “baked,” “less fat than our regular chips,” and simple ingredient names — but there is no organic certification or explicit “natural” guarantee; the bag is plain-film packaging sold by weight with the usual “bag full” settling note. Processing context: these crisps are industrially made from reformed dried potato and starches with added emulsifiers and leavening agents, then oven-baked rather than fried. Sensory and ritual details: the crisps are thin, crisp and airy with a clean potato note, a light starchy body from corn starch, a faint sweetness from dextrose/sugar and a rounded mouthfeel from sunflower lecithin and oil. They come in a resealable-feel snack bag (non-rigid pouch) intended for immediate sharing at parties, dipped beside sandwiches, or eaten straight from the bag on short trips and casual gatherings.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
Dried, Potatoes,, Corn, Starch,, Corn, Oil, and/or, Sunflower, Oil,, Sugar,, Salt,, Sunflower, Lecithin,, Dextrose,, Sodium, Bicarbonate,, Monocalcium, Phosphate..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •Corn Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •Sunflower Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •Sunflower Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
Contains industrially processed ingredients (dried/reformed potatoes, starches, emulsifier, added sugars and leavening agents) and is manufactured into a ready-to-eat snack, consistent with NOVA group 4 ultraprocessed foods.
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Common Questions about Herr's Baked Potato Crisps Original
It depends on your definition of healthy! These crisps are low in sugar and have a decent amount of potassium, but they're also processed and contain added sugars. If you're looking for a tasty snack that won't derail your day, they can fit into a balanced diet, especially when enjoyed in moderation.
