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Herr's Cheese Ball Barrel
Snacks, Chips & Dips
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Herr's Cheese Ball Barrel

Herr's
17 oz
Available at Foodtown
150
Calories
1g
Protein
1g
Sugars
260mg
Sodium
49
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Herr's Cheese Ball Barrel is a brightly packaged, shelf-stable snack you’ll usually find in the chip and party-snack aisle of supermarkets, near popcorn, cheese puffs, and other party mixes. The 17-ounce plastic barrel with a resealable lid signals shareability and impulse purchase for gatherings. Shoppers pick it up for casual occasions—game-day spreads, movie nights on the couch, road trips, kids’ birthday parties, or as a snack to stash in the pantry for last-minute entertaining. Herr’s positions itself as an American, family-friendly snack brand with Midwestern roots; marketing leans into nostalgic, value-oriented messaging aimed at families and sports fans looking for bold, cheesy flavors rather than gourmet or health-focused cues. The label often features bright orange colors and playful fonts, sometimes promoting “cheesy flavor” and convenience; you’ll notice no organic seals or natural certification and little emphasis on clean-label claims. In plain terms this product is a highly processed snack made from grain and a packaged cheese seasoning with emulsifiers, flavor enhancers, and colorants. Sensory-wise expect a crunchy, airy cornmeal puff with an intense, tangy-orange cheese coating that leaves a powdery residue on fingers—part of the ritual is licking or wiping the orange dust away. The large plastic tub supports communal dipping or hand-to-mouth munching and encourages repeated reach-ins. Overall, the Cheese Ball Barrel functions as a budget-friendly, crowd-pleasing treat that trades nutritional simplicity for bold flavor, convenience, and a familiar, party-ready snack experience in American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 35
Servings per Container: 17
Calories150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat9g12%
Saturated Fat2.5g13%
Sodium260mg11%
Total Carbohydrate17g6%
Total Sugars1g
Protein1g
* 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,, Vegetable, Oil, (Contains, One, or, More, of, the, Following, Corn,, Cottonseed,, Palm,, Sunflower, Cheese, Blend, (Maltodextrin,, Whey,, Sunflower, Oil, Cheddar, Cheese, Pasteurized, Milk, Cheese, Culture,, Salt,, Enzymes,, Salt,, Monosodium, Glutamate,, Sodium, Phosphate, Butter, [Cream, Salt],, Natural, Flavor,, Citric, Acid, Lactic, Add, Yellow, 5,, Yellow, 6,, Enzymes,, Salt..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Corn - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Cottonseed - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Sunflower - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Monosodium Glutamate - Processed emulsifier
  • Sodium Phosphate - Processed emulsifier
  • Yellow 5 - Artificial coloring
  • Yellow 6 - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo Additive

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 ingredients and additives (maltodextrin, monosodium glutamate, sodium phosphate, artificial colors, natural flavors, multi-source vegetable oils) and is a ready-to-eat formulation typical of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Herr's Cheese Ball Barrel

The Cheese Ball Barrel can be a fun snack, but calling it 'healthy' really depends on your perspective. It’s not loaded with added sugars and has low calories per serving, but it’s also not high in protein or fiber. Think of it as a tasty treat rather than a health food—perfect for a party or movie night!

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
road-trip

Vibe:

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