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

Like Air
4 oz
Available at Foodtown
150
Calories
1g
Protein
4g
Sugars
130mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
21
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Like Air Puffcorn Pancake is a light, novelty snack that reads like a playful mash-up of breakfast and chip culture. You’re most likely to spot the 4 oz foil-lined pouch in the snack aisle alongside popcorn, cheese puffs, and other puffed corn snacks, sometimes shelved near gluten-free or “better-for-you” chips rather than with pancake mixes. Shoppers reach for it during casual occasions — movie night, road trips, lunchboxes, or as a kid-friendly grab when entertaining. The brand positions itself as airy and fun, aimed at young families and millennial shoppers who want an indulgent but seemingly lighter treat; marketing leans into whimsical imagery, “light” texture claims, and Non-GMO callouts to suggest a gentler alternative to traditional chips. The label features multiple health-halo cues: prominent “Non-GMO” language, simple ingredient listing, and phrases like “pancake seasoning” and “natural flavors,” but it does not display organic certification. In plain processing terms it’s a manufactured puffed snack made from milled corn and added oils and sweeteners. Sensory-wise the product delivers an ultra-crisp, melt-in-the-mouth puff with a sweet-buttery pancake seasoning—brown sugar notes, a whisper of salt, and smooth oiliness that carries flavor across the tongue. Packaging is a small, colorful, resealable or heat-sealed bag designed for portability and single-serve sharing; the ritual is casual: open, crunch, and reach back in. It fits American grocery culture as a trendy, convenience-driven snack that borrows breakfast nostalgia to stand out on crowded shelves.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 3 cups
Servings per Container: 4
Calories150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat9g12%
Saturated Fat1.5g8%
Sodium130mg6%
Total Carbohydrate17g6%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars4g
Added Sugars4g8%
Protein1g
* 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,, Non-GMO, Pancake, Seasoning, (Brown, Sugar,, Rice, Flour,, Sugar,, Salt,, 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 industrially processed ingredients (refined corn meal, added oils, sugars, and 'natural flavors') and is formulated as a ready-to-eat flavored puffed snack, characteristics typical of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Like Air Puffcorn Pancake

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, right? If you’re looking for a fun snack that’s light and crispy, this fits the bill with only 150 calories per serving. Just remember, it has added sugars, so it’s more of a treat than a health food — think of it as a fun addition to your snack rotation rather than a daily staple.

Perfect For

movie-night
back-to-school
road-trip

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