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Herr's Kettle Cooked Potato Chips, Sour Cream And Onion
Snacks, Chips & Dips
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Herr's Kettle Cooked Potato Chips, Sour Cream And Onion

Herr's
7.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
140
Calories
2g
Protein
1g
Sugars
270mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
51
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Herr's Kettle Cooked Potato Chips, Sour Cream & Onion is the kind of salted, savory snack you’ll spot on the grocery store snack aisle — stacked with other chip brands, near pretzels, party dips, and barbecue supplies. Packaged in a colorful, foil-lined bag that keeps the chips crisp, the product trades on a “kettle-cooked” texture cue that suggests extra crunch and a heartier bite than standard thin chips. It suits casual occasions — tailgates and game-day spreads, movie nights on the couch, or road-trip snack stashes — and is often grabbed for last-minute party platters or lunchbox treats. Herr’s positions itself as a classic American snack brand: approachable, regionally familiar, and aimed at value-conscious snackers who want bold flavors and nostalgic comfort rather than premium health claims. The label leans on sensory language and the kettle-cooked claim rather than organic or “natural” certifications; there are no organic seals and the ingredient list includes industrial flavorings and dairy powders, so any perceived “made-from-potatoes” halo is marketing-forward. In plain terms, these chips are made with processed seasonings and flavor enhancers rather than whole-food-only ingredients. Sensory details sell the experience: firm, irregular kettle-style crunch, oily-salty mouthfeel, tangy sour-cream-and-onion umami from powdered dairy and savory enhancers, and visible salt crystals that invite communal snacking — dipping into a bowl, sharing straight from the bag, or pairing with beer and dip as part of a casual social ritual.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 13
Servings per Container: 8
Calories140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat8g10%
Saturated Fat2g10%
Sodium270mg12%
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, (Whey,, Nonfat, Dry, Milk,, Dextrose,, Maltodextrin,, Buttermilk, Solids,, Salt,, Dehydrated, Onion,, Sugar,, Butter, [Cream,, Salt],, Sour, Cream, [Cream,, Nonfat, Milk,, Cultures],, Monosodium, Glutamate,, Corn, Syrup, Solids,, Citric, Acid,, Parsley,, Artificial, Flavor,, Malic, Acid,, Sodium, Diacetate,, Lactose),, 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
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo Preservative

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?

Contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (maltodextrin, corn syrup solids, artificial flavor, MSG, powdered dairy) and is formulated as a ready-to-eat flavored snack, consistent with ultraprocessed foods.

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Common Questions about Herr's Kettle Cooked Potato Chips, Sour Cream And Onion

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! These chips are tasty and can be a satisfying snack, but they do contain added sugars and preservatives. If you're looking for something to munch on while binge-watching your favorite show, they can definitely fit into a balanced diet — just enjoy them in moderation!

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
road-trip

Vibe:

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