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Organic Blazin' Hot Cheddar Cheezmos, 7 OZ
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📊 NOVA 4🌾 Gluten-Free🌿 Organic

Organic Blazin' Hot Cheddar Cheezmos, 7 OZ

LESSEREVIL
Available at Whole Foods
130
Calories
2g
Protein
1g
Sugars
190mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
53
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot this spicy cheddar puff in the snack aisle, at a party spread, or tossed into a kid's lunchbox — an indulgent, nostalgic riff on classic cheese puffs that markets itself as a cleaner alternative with organic ingredients. It delivers a crunchy, airy texture and punchy heat, while the long list of ingredients (maltodextrin, ‘organic flavor’, yeast extract, acidulants) and likely extrusion/puffing process reveal industrial formulation and flavor engineering typical of modern snack foods.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving
Servings per Container: 7
Calories130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat5g6%
Saturated Fat0.5g3%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium190mg8%
Total Carbohydrate18g7%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
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

ORGANIC, MILLED, CORN, ORGANIC, AVOCADO, OIL, ORGANIC, TAPIOCA, SOLIDS, ORGANIC, MALTODEXTRIN, SEA, SALT, ORGANIC, RAW, CANE, SUGAR, ORGANIC, GARLIC, POWDER, ORGANIC, FLAVOR, ORGANIC, SPICES, ORGANIC, BUTTERMILK, ORGANIC, PAPRIKA, ORGANIC, CHEDDAR, CHEESE, (ORGANIC, MILK,, CULTURES,, SALT,, ENZYMES), ORGANIC, ONION, POWDER, ORGANIC, YEAST, EXTRACT, ORGANIC, ANNATTO, EXTRACT, ORGANIC, WHITE, DISTILLED, VINEGAR, CITRIC, ACID, LACTIC, ACID..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • avocado oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • annatto - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo Additive

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Formulated snack containing processed components (maltodextrin), flavorings, yeast extract and acidulants and produced by industrial processes — consistent with NOVA group 4 ultraprocessed foods.

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Common Questions about Organic Blazin' Hot Cheddar Cheezmos, 7 OZ

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, right? These puffs are made with organic ingredients and are gluten-free, which is great for many folks. However, they're not exactly a powerhouse of nutrients, with just 2 grams of protein and 1 gram of fiber per serving. So, think of them as a fun, tasty snack rather than a health food.

Perfect For

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

Vibe:

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$5.79
per package