Herr's Kettle Cooked Potato Chips, Sour Cream And Onion
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
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
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
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!
