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NatuChips Plantain Chips, Lime
Snacks, Chips & Dips
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NatuChips Plantain Chips, Lime

NatuChips
7.75 oz
Available at Foodtown
150
Calories
1g
Protein
1g
Sugars
190mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
35
Ingredients

What You Should Know

NatuChips Plantain Chips, Lime (7.75 oz) reads like a bridge between Latin-American snack tradition and mainstream American convenience. On grocery shelves you’ll find it in the chip and savory snack aisle, often near other specialty plantain chips, tortilla chips, and kettle-style crisps — sometimes grouped with “ethnic” or Hispanic food displays. Shoppers pick it up for casual occasions: movie night, tailgate spreads, road trips, or as a flavorful addition to picnic and party bowls. The brand leans into Latin American roots — the packaging and marketing emphasize real sliced plantains and bright lime flavor — appealing to shoppers seeking an “authentic” taste without cooking from scratch. NatuChips positions itself as a slightly more natural alternative to mainstream potato chips, using phrases like “made from real sliced plantains,” though it is not marketed as organic. The bag is a standard sealed snack pouch that fits easily in a pantry or cooler; ritual use often involves pouring into a communal bowl or packing single-serve portions for lunches. Sensory cues: a stiff, crunchy crispness with a subtly sweet, starchy plantain body and a tangy citrus lift; the lime seasoning and slight saltiness make it both snackable and shareable. Label characteristics create a mild health halo — plantain-forward language and “natural” cues — but there are no organic seals or explicit child-targeted mascots. In plain terms, the product is a processed snack made from sliced plantains plus added oils, sweeteners and flavorings; it’s designed for convenience, bold taste, and cross-cultural shelf appeal in American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 31
Servings per Container: 8
Calories150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat8g10%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Sodium190mg8%
Total Carbohydrate18g7%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars1g
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

Plantains,, Vegetable, Oil, (Corn,, Canola,, and/or, Sunflower, Oil),, Salt,, Citric, Acid,, Corn, Syrup, Solids,, Sugar,, Dextrose,, Lime, Juice,, Medium, Chain, Triglycerides,, Natural, Flavors,, Yeast, Extract,, Maltodextrin, (Made, from, Corn),, Tapioca, Syrup, Solids,, and, Pea, Protein..

Flagged Ingredients:

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

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (corn syrup solids, maltodextrin, natural flavors, blended vegetable oils, MCTs) and is formulated as a ready-to-eat flavored snack, fitting the ultra-processed category.

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Common Questions about NatuChips Plantain Chips, Lime

Well, that depends on how you define healthy! These chips are lower in sugar (only 1g) and provide a nice crunch without artificial sweeteners or preservatives. However, they do contain some seed oils and added sugars, so if you're looking for a snack that's completely unprocessed, you might want to consider that.

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
road-trip

Vibe:

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