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Like Air Puffcorn Classic
Snacks, Chips & Dips
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Like Air Puffcorn Classic

Like Air
4 oz
Available at Foodtown
150
Calories
2g
Protein
2g
Sugars
210mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
22
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Like Air Puffcorn Classic arrives in a small 4 oz snack bag that you’re most likely to spot in the grocery snack aisle tucked between popcorn, cheese puffs, and other chip alternatives — sometimes featured on endcaps with other “light” or better-for-you snacks. It reads like a modern take on movie-night comfort: marketed as an airy, low-calorie treat that’s easy to toss into a cart for quick gatherings, afternoon cravings, or road-trip stashes. The brand positioning leans into a youthful, health-aware vibe — aimed at busy parents, millennials and snackers who want the sensory pleasure of a crunchy, buttery bite without the heft of traditional chips. The label calls out Non-GMO ingredients and promotes the “air” concept visually, projecting a lighter, cleaner image; there’s no organic seal and the ingredient list includes dairy-derived seasonings, so it’s not aimed at strict vegans. In plain processing terms it’s a manufactured puffed corn snack made from milled corn, vegetable oils, and concentrated seasonings. Sensory notes: the pieces are feather-light and porous, offering an immediate airy crunch that dissolves quickly on the tongue, leaving a mild buttery-whey savory finish and a noticeable salty edge (150 calories, 210 mg sodium per serving). Packaging is lightweight and convenient for single-serve munching or sharing into a bowl; the ritual is simple — open, pour, and snack during a film, game, or commute. Despite the clean-label cues, the product sits in the roster of industrially produced, flavored puffed snacks common in American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 3 cups
Servings per Container: 4
Calories150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat9g12%
Saturated Fat2g10%
Cholesterol5mg2%
Sodium210mg9%
Total Carbohydrate16g6%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars2g
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, Corn, Meal,, Non-GMO, Sunflower, Oil,, and/or, Non-GMO, Canola, Oil,, Like, Air, Classic, Seasoning, (Whey,, Butter,, Salt,, Non-Fat, Dry, Milk,, Natural, Flavors)..

Flagged Ingredients:

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

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains refined corn meal processed into a puffed snack plus added vegetable oils and concentrated flavorings ('natural flavors', whey/butter seasonings), consistent with ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Like Air Puffcorn Classic

The term 'healthy' can be a bit slippery, right? While Like Air Puffcorn Classic is lower in sugar and calories compared to many snacks, it does contain some fats from sunflower and/or canola oil. So, if you're looking for a light snack to munch on while binge-watching your favorite series, it could fit the bill!

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
road-trip

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