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Herr's Cheese Curls
Snacks, Chips & Dips
📊 NOVA 4

Herr's Cheese Curls

Herr's
3 oz
Available at Foodtown
160
Calories
1g
Protein
1g
Sugars
280mg
Sodium
49
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Herr's Cheese Curls arrive on grocery shelves as a classic bright, snack-aisle presence — you’ll find this 3 oz bag stacked with other corn-based chips, cheese puffs, popcorn and pretzels, often near salty party snacks and single-serve sodas. It fits quick-stop trips for snack runs, tailgate or game-day-prep, movie-night at home, or a road-trip where portable, non-perishable finger food is convenient. The brand projects an all-American, regional snack heritage with playful, colorful packaging and a value/indulgent positioning aimed at families, teens and nostalgia-seeking adults; marketing leans into fun and bold flavor rather than nutrition. Label characteristics typically emphasize bold cheese flavor and fun rather than health claims — no organic certification or “all-natural” seals are present, and the bag’s visuals often appeal to kids with bright yellows and oranges. In plain processing context, these are a ready-to-eat, industrially formulated snack made from processed corn meal and a powdered cheese blend with flavor enhancers and colorants. Sensory details: the curls are light, airy and crunchy with a coarse, powdery orange cheese coating that clings to fingers; the mouthfeel is airy but quickly dissolves into salty, savory umami. Packaging is a small, foil-lined single-serve bag designed for on-the-go consumption; ritual uses include pouring into a bowl at parties, sharing from the bag during a movie, or sneaking handfuls while driving. Overall, it sits squarely in American convenience-snack culture as an indulgent, impulsive treat.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 15
Servings per Container: 3
Calories160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat10g13%
Saturated Fat3g15%
Sodium280mg12%
Total Carbohydrate15g5%
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, Ol, Cheddar, Cheese, [Pasteurized, Milk,, Cheese, Culture,, Salt,, Enzymes],, Salt,, Monosodium, Glutamate,, Sodium, Phosphate,, Butter, [Cream,, Salt],, Natural, Flavor,, Citric, Acid,, Lactic, Acid,, 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
  • 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?

This product is an industrially formulated, ready-to-eat snack containing reconstituted and modified ingredients (maltodextrin, emulsifiers, flavor enhancers, colorants) and a processed cheese blend, consistent with an ultra-processed NOVA 4 classification.

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Common Questions about Herr's Cheese Curls

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! With 160 calories and 10 grams of fat per serving, they're definitely a snack to enjoy in moderation. They're not exactly a superfood, but if you're looking for a fun treat to satisfy a cheesy craving, they can fit into an overall balanced diet.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
road-trip

Vibe:

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