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Herrs Hot N Honey Curls
Snacks, Chips & Dips
📊 NOVA 4

Herrs Hot N Honey Curls

Herr's
3 oz
Available at Foodtown
150
Calories
1g
Protein
3g
Sugars
250mg
Sodium
73
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Herr's Hot N Honey Curls arrive in a small 3 oz brightly colored bag that would sit on the chip aisle near other flavored corn snacks, cheese curls and party-size chips—often next to regional and national brands in the salty snacks section. These single-serve bags appeal to grab-and-go shoppers stocking lunchboxes, party appetizers, or a quick movie-night treat. The product fits casual occasions like game-day snacking, movie night, or a road-trip pick-me-up and is often bought on impulse with soda, deli sandwiches or beer. Herr's positions itself as an old-school, snack-focused brand with Midwestern/Atlantic roots; marketing leans into bold flavor and fun rather than health, aiming at teens, young adults and families looking for indulgent, affordable snacks. On the label you’ll notice playful graphics, flavor-forward names and small health halos such as “cheese” and “honey” and the inclusion of “natural flavors,” but there’s no organic or clean-label certification—artificial colors and flavor enhancers are present. In plain terms, these curls are a highly processed snack made from cornmeal and a complex cheese-and-seasoning blend. Sensory notes: the curls are light and crunchy with an airy, curled shape that delivers a salty, tangy cheddar hit tempered by a sweet honey top note and a faint umami savoriness from yeast extracts and MSG. Eating them is a quick ritual—crack open the bag, crunch handfuls while watching a game or chatting at a party. Packaging is convenience-focused, designed for portability and immediate consumption rather than storage.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 15
Servings per Container: 3
Calories150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat9g12%
Saturated Fat3g15%
Sodium250mg11%
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],, Horseradish, Powder,, Garlic, Powder,, Autolyzed, Yeast, Extract,, Natural, Flavors),, 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 - 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?

The product contains industrial ingredients (maltodextrin, artificial colors, flavor enhancers like MSG, and multiple processed oils) and a multi-ingredient cheese/seasoning system, consistent with an ultra-processed (NOVA 4) classification.

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Common Questions about Herrs Hot N Honey Curls

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit of a moving target, can’t it? These curls come in at 150 calories per serving, which isn’t too shabby for a snack. However, with 9 grams of fat and added sugars, they’re more of an indulgent treat than a health food. So, if you’re looking for something to munch on during movie night, they’ll fit the bill, but they’re not your go-to for a balanced meal.

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
road-trip

Vibe:

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