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Herr's Cheese Curls, Honey
Snacks, Chips & Dips
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Herr's Cheese Curls, Honey

Herr's
3 oz
Available at Foodtown
150
Calories
1g
Protein
3g
Sugars
270mg
Sodium
75
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Herr's Cheese Curls, Honey arrives in the brightly colored snack aisle tucked between other cheese puffs, potato chips and party mixes — often found near refrigerated dips or seasonal party displays and sometimes alongside craft sodas and beer for game-day cross-merchandising. It reads like a classic American convenience snack: a small 3 oz bag that promises bold orange crunch and a sweet-savory twist. The brand leans on regional, working-class roots and nostalgia — Herr's is presented as an accessible, mid-market family snack that targets kids, teens and adults looking for an indulgent, shareable bite at casual gatherings. The packaging uses playful fonts, saturated colors and prominent product imagery; label claims are limited to things like "made with real cheese" or listing "natural flavor" ingredients, but there is no organic certification and artificial colors (Yellow 5, Yellow 6) are present, so any health halos are mainly visual and nostalgic rather than substantive. In plain terms this is a highly processed, factory-made snack produced from refined corn, vegetable oils, and concentrated flavorings. Sensory-wise the curls are light, airy and crisp with a powdered orange coating that leaves a finger-smudged residue; the honey note gives a subtle sweet counterpoint to savory umami and salt. Rituals around the product include pouring into a bowl for movie night, tucking a single-serve bag into a lunchbox, or snapping open a bag at tailgates and road trips. Overall it fits squarely into American snack culture as an easy, crunchy indulgence for informal moments.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 15
Servings per Container: 3
Calories150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat10g13%
Saturated Fat3g15%
Sodium270mg12%
Total Carbohydrate16g6%
Total Sugars3g
Added Sugars2g4%
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, Acid,, Yellow, 5,, Yellow, 6,, Enzymes),, Seasoning, (Sugar,, Dextrose,, Fructose,, Maltodextrin,, Onion, Powder,, Honey,, Salt,, Tomato, Powder,, Extractives, of, Paprika, [Color],, Garlic, Powder,, Horseradish, Powder,, Autolyzed, Yeast, Extract,, Natural, and, Artificial, Ravor),, Salt..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Sunflower Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Monosodium Glutamate - Processed emulsifier
  • Sodium Phosphate - Processed emulsifier
  • Citric Acid - Synthetic preservative
  • Yellow 5 - Artificial coloring
  • Yellow 6 - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo PreservativeNo 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 multiple industrial ingredients and additives (maltodextrin, MSG, artificial colors, flavor concentrates, emulsifiers) and is a ready-to-eat formulation of refined ingredients, placing it in the ultraprocessed category.

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Common Questions about Herr's Cheese Curls, Honey

Healthiness can be pretty subjective! These cheese curls are definitely on the indulgent side, with 150 calories and a decent amount of fat per serving. If you're looking for a crunchy snack, they can fit into a balanced diet, but they’re not a substitute for veggies or whole grains.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
road-trip

Vibe:

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