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Herr's Kettle Cooked Potato Chips, Jalapeno
Snacks, Chips & Dips
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Herr's Kettle Cooked Potato Chips, Jalapeno

Herr's
7.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
140
Calories
2g
Protein
1g
Sugars
280mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
63
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Herr's Kettle Cooked Potato Chips, Jalapeno (7.5 oz) sits on the supermarket snack aisle alongside other potato chips, kettle-cooked varieties, and party dips — often near regional chip brands and salsa or sandwich makings. Shoppers spot the bag when stocking up for gatherings, tailgates, or casual weeknight sides. This product reads as an all-purpose party chip: it slots into game day spreads, movie-night snack bowls, and road-trip snack packs, and it pairs easily with burgers and deli sandwiches. Brand positioning leans on American snack culture — Herr's is presented as a familiar, value-minded regional brand for families and millennial snackers seeking bolder flavors; packaging emphasizes kettle-cooked texture and a spicy jalapeno punch rather than health claims. Label characteristics include the kettle-cooked descriptor and a list of flavor notes; the ingredient list contains both natural and artificial flavors, and there is no organic certification or explicit whole-food health halo. Visually, the bag promises crunchy, ridged chips that are thicker than standard thin-cut chips with a noticeable jalapeno heat and savory umami from added yeast and flavor enhancers. The texture is crisp and substantial, delivering a satisfying snap that encourages communal snacking from a shared bowl. Rituals around the product include opening the bag at social gatherings, pairing with cold drinks, and stacking chips for a sandwich bite. In plain processing context, these chips are made from basic potato and oil but include manufactured seasonings, starches, and flavor enhancers, placing them among highly processed savory snacks in modern grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 13.0
Servings per Container: 8
Calories140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat8g10%
Saturated Fat2.5g13%
Sodium280mg12%
Total Carbohydrate17g6%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars1g
Added Sugars1g2%
Protein2g
* 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

Potatoes,, Vegetable, Oil, (Contains, One, or, More, of, the, Following:, Corn,, Cottonseed,, Sunflower),, Seasoning, (Maltodextrin,, Whey,, Sugar,, Dextrose,, Salt,, Spices,, Onion, Powder,, Garlic, Powder,, Monosodium, Glutamate,, Green, Bell, Pepper, Powder,, Torula, Yeast,, Modified, Tapioca, Starch,, Sodium, Diacetate,, Chipotle, Pepper,, Dried, Parsley,, Citric, Acid,, Sunflower, Oil,, Modified, Corn, Starch,, Disodium, Inosinate, and, Disodium, Guanylate,, Spice, Extracts,, Paprika, Extract, [Color],, Natural, and, Artificial, 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 Diacetate - Synthetic preservative
  • Paprika Extract [Color] - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo PreservativeNo Additive

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

The ingredient list includes multiple industrial additives (maltodextrin, modified starches), flavor enhancers (MSG, disodium inosinate/guanylate), and natural/artificial flavors, indicating ultra-processed status. The product is a manufactured savory snack rather than a minimally processed whole food.

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Common Questions about Herr's Kettle Cooked Potato Chips, Jalapeno

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! At 140 calories per serving, they can be a fun snack option, but they're not exactly a superfood. They're great for satisfying that crunchy, salty craving, but they do contain added sugars and preservatives, so it's best to enjoy them in moderation.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
road-trip

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