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Like Air Puffcorn White Cheddar
Snacks, Chips & Dips
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Like Air Puffcorn White Cheddar

Like Air
4 oz
Available at Foodtown
150
Calories
2g
Protein
3g
Sugars
240mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
37
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Like Air Puffcorn White Cheddar is a 4 oz shelf-stable snack bag that lives in the salty snacks aisle, often stocked beside popcorn, puffed chips, and "better-for-you" snack options like baked crisps and air-popped popcorn. The bag’s story is one of lightness and convenience: a highly aerated puffcorn marketed to people who want the crunch of a chip without the visual heft. It fits quick grocery runs, movie-night grabs, road-trip snack packs, and lunchbox toppers for older kids or teens. The brand positioning leans playful and diet-conscious — the name "Like Air" evokes low-calorie or airy texture and targets millennials and Gen Z shoppers looking for portionable, shareable snacks that feel modern and Instagram-friendly. Label cues include prominent Non-GMO statements and emphasis on "white cheddar," but there is no organic certification; packaging design often highlights lightness and simple snack imagery rather than child-targeted cartoons. In plain processing context, this is an industrially produced, puffed corn product seasoned with a concentrated white cheddar seasoning blend. Sensory details: the texture is light, crisp, and melt-in-the-mouth with airy cavities that fracture easily; flavor is tangy, savory white cheddar with salty and slightly sweet undertones from dairy powders and yeast extract. The small bag is rip-and-serve — a convenient, single-serve ritual at a game, on a commute, or shared from a bowl at a casual gathering. Nutrition cues like "150 calories" per serving and modest sugar content support a mild health halo without reversing its ultraprocessed character.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 3 cups
Servings per Container: 4
Calories150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat9g12%
Saturated Fat2g10%
Cholesterol5mg2%
Sodium240mg10%
Total Carbohydrate15g5%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars3g
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,, White, Cheddar, Seasoning, (Whey,, Buttermilk, Solids,, Cheddar, Cheese, (Milk,, Salt,, Cultures,, Enzymes),, Non-Fat, Dry, Milk,, Salt,, Natural, Flavors,, Butter,, Yeast, Extract,, Lactic, Acid,, Dehydrated, Onion,, Citric, Acid)..

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?

The product is industrially processed (puffed corn) and contains isolated ingredients and formulated flavorings such as natural flavors, yeast extract, dairy powders, and added salts — characteristics of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Like Air Puffcorn White Cheddar

The term 'healthy' can be a bit tricky! While it offers a tasty crunch with just 150 calories per serving, it does contain some fats and sodium, so it might not fit everyone's definition of health. If you're looking for a satisfying snack that won't break the calorie bank, this could be a fun option, but moderation is key!

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
road-trip

Vibe:

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