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Pirates Booty Aged White cheddar GMO Snack
Snacks, Chips & Dips
📊 NOVA 4

Pirates Booty Aged White cheddar GMO Snack

Pirate's Booty
10 oz
Available at Foodtown
140
Calories
2g
Protein
1g
Sugars
190mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
30
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Pirate's Booty Aged White Cheddar comes in a 10 oz resealable bag and sits squarely in the supermarket snack aisle—usually near chips, popcorn, cheese puffs and other kid-friendly munchables, sometimes cross-merchandised with gluten-free or “better-for-you” snack shelves. The product’s pirate-themed art and playful copy make it a go-to pick for parents shopping for lunchbox items or families grabbing something for movie night; it also travels well for road trips and tailgates. Brand positioning leans into wholesome fun: founded in 1987, Pirate Brands markets itself as family-focused and nostalgic, promoting “real, simple ingredients,” baked (not fried) preparation, and calls out “no artificial colors, flavors or preservatives,” plus a certified gluten-free badge. The label mixes health-halo language with kid-targeted branding—bright packaging, whimsical pirate copy, and claims like “no ingredients you can’t pronounce” alongside small organic callouts (organic black pepper). In plain processing terms this is an industrially made, baked puff snack: cornmeal and rice flour are combined with oils, dairy ingredients (cheddar, whey, buttermilk) and seasoning blends, then formed into light, airy puffs and packaged for shelf life. Sensory experience is crunchy yet airy with a tangy aged white cheddar note, moderate saltiness, and a dry, melt-in-the-mouth crumbly coating; the resealable bag encourages casual grazing, pouring into a bowl for parties, or tucking into a lunchbox. Overall it occupies the intersection of convenience, child-friendly nostalgia, and “better-snack” marketing in American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0 oz
Servings per Container: 10
Calories140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat6g8%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Cholesterol5mg2%
Sodium190mg8%
Total Carbohydrate18g7%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars1g
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

Cornmeal,, Rice, Flour,, Sunflower, Oil,, and/or, Expeller, Pressed, Canola, Oil,, Cheddar, Cheese, (Cultured, Milk,, Salt,, Enzymes),, Whey,, Buttermilk,, Salt,, Natural, Flavor,, Sea, Salt,, Lactic, Acid,, Citric, Acid,, Organic, Black, Pepper..

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 an industrially produced ready-to-eat puff with processed oils, flavoring agents (natural flavor, lactic/citric acid), and reformulated dairy ingredients, consistent with NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).

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Common Questions about Pirates Booty Aged White cheddar GMO Snack

Well, 'healthy' can be subjective! Pirates Booty is a fun snack with 140 calories per ounce and a modest amount of fat and protein. It’s not exactly a superfood, but if you're looking for a crunchy treat that’s lower in sugar and doesn’t have artificial flavors, it can fit into a balanced diet. Just keep in mind that moderation is key!

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
back-to-school

Vibe:

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