
Herr's Cheese Curls
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
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
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
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.
