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Jolly Time Microwave Popcorn, Healthy Pop Butter, 94% Fat Free
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Jolly Time Microwave Popcorn, Healthy Pop Butter, 94% Fat Free

Jolly Time
9 oz
Available at Foodtown
110
Calories
2g
Protein
1g
Sugars
240mg
Sodium
4g
Fiber
13
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Jolly Time Microwave Popcorn, Healthy Pop Butter (94% Fat Free) is a heritage snack-brand offering you’ll find in the snack aisle next to other microwave popcorns, bagged chips, and salty snack mixes — often shelved with family-size convenience foods. The product positions itself as a lighter, “natural” movie-night staple: a microwaveable paper bag of whole-grain kernels pre-coated with palm oil, sea salt, and a hint of natural flavor, preserved with rosemary extract. Shoppers reach for it on quick grocery runs, last-minute party preps, after-school snack runs, or whenever they want an easy, shareable treat for living-room rituals. Branding leans on Americana and farm lineage — family growers, a Good Housekeeping seal and calls out non-GMO kernels, gluten-free and “100% whole grain” to appeal to health-conscious parents and nostalgic buyers who remember Jolly Time from childhood. The label is dense with health halos (“94% Fat Free,” “20 calories per cup,” “no artificial preservatives, flavors or dyes”) and friendly social cues (Instagram tags, family stories) rather than organic or certified claims. In plain terms, this is a processed microwave popcorn product: whole kernels are combined with added oils and flavorings to create a convenient popping experience. Sensory notes: the popped corn is light and airy with a slightly oily, buttery mouthfeel and an assertive salty finish; the aroma when it finishes popping is warm and buttery. Packaging is a single-use microwave bag that pops open into a bowl or is poured into a communal serving dish — the quick pop-and-share ritual is central to its appeal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 tbsp
Servings per Container: 2.5
Calories110
% Daily Value*
Total Fat2g3%
Saturated Fat0.5g3%
Sodium240mg10%
Total Carbohydrate24g9%
Dietary Fiber4g14%
Total Sugars1g
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

Non-GMO, Popcorn,, Palm, Oil,, Sea, Salt,, Natural, Flavor,, Rosemary, Extract, to, Preserve, Freshness..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • palm oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Although it starts from whole-grain kernels, the product is a microwave-ready formulation with added palm oil, natural flavors and preservatives, characteristic of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Jolly Time Microwave Popcorn, Healthy Pop Butter, 94% Fat Free

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! With only 110 calories per serving and 94% fat-free, it's a lighter snack option compared to many other popcorn varieties. Plus, it packs 4 grams of dietary fiber, which is great for your digestive health. Just remember, it's all about balance — enjoy it as part of a varied diet!

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
back-to-school

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