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Organic Cheddar Star Puffed Crackers, 4.26 OZ
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📊 NOVA 4🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free

Organic Cheddar Star Puffed Crackers, 4.26 OZ

MADEGOOD
Available at Whole Foods
140
Calories
1g
Protein
270mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
45
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd find this box in the natural/organic snack aisle or tossed into a lunchbox at the grocery checkout — a light, puffed cheddar cracker pitched as a 'healthier' gluten‑free treat. It feels nostalgic and kid‑friendly (think childhood cheese crackers) with an airy, crunchy texture; the puffing process, refined starches, added oils and 'natural flavors' point to industrial processing typical of ultra‑processed snacks.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving
Servings per Container: 4
Calories140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat6g8%
Saturated Fat2g10%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium270mg12%
Total Carbohydrate21g8%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
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

GLUTEN, FREE, FLOUR, BLEND*, (CASSAVA, FLOUR*,, OAT, FLOUR*), TAPIOCA, STARCH*, PALM, FRUIT, OIL*†, SUNFLOWER, OIL*, NATURAL, FLAVORS, SEA, SALT, BAKING, POWDER, VEGETABLE, EXTRACTS, (SPINACH,, BROCCOLI,, CARROTS,, TOMATOES,, BEETS,, SHIITAKE, MUSHROOMS), PAPRIKA, OLEORESIN*, (NATURAL, PAPRIKA, EXTRACTIVES*,, SUNFLOWER, OIL*,, MIXED, TOCOPHEROLS,, ASCORBIC, ACID,, ROSEMARY, EXTRACTIVES*), LACTIC, ACID..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • sunflower 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?

Formulated packaged snack with refined starches and vegetable oils, plus industrial ingredients like 'natural flavors', oleoresins and antioxidant additives; these are hallmarks of NOVA group 4 (ultra‑processed) products.

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Common Questions about Organic Cheddar Star Puffed Crackers, 4.26 OZ

The Cheddar Star Puffed Crackers can be a healthier snack option compared to traditional chips, especially if you're looking for something gluten-free and dairy-free. They offer a mix of whole ingredients and are low in sugar, but keep in mind that they do contain some oils and starches. Healthy is a bit subjective, so consider your overall diet and what you're pairing them with!

Perfect For

back-to-school
road-trip
movie-night

Vibe:

nostalgicwholesomeconvenientcomforting
$4.99
per package