
Pop Secret Microwave Popcorn, Double Butter
What You Should Know
Pop-Secret Microwave Popcorn, Double Butter, sits on the snack aisle facing shoppers hunting easy, shareable treats — usually shelved alongside other microwave popcorns, chips, and salty snacks, and often featured near seasonal movie-night displays or impulse endcaps. Packaged as microwaveable bags boxed for shelf display, the product promises a quick, buttery aroma and fluffy popped kernels in minutes. It’s positioned as a family-friendly, mainstream brand: nostalgic for adults who remember theater-style popcorn, and appealing to parents because of convenience and a familiar butter-forward flavor kids crave. Marketing leans into togetherness — “movie nights” and game nights — and label claims such as “made with non-GMO kernels” and “no artificial preservatives or flavors” give a mild health-halo while avoiding organic certification or explicit diet positioning. The ingredient list reveals added palm oil, salt, natural flavors (including milk), and color/stability extracts like rosemary, annatto and paprika — functional ingredients that extend shelf life, boost flavor and appearance. In plain terms, this is a highly processed microwave popcorn product built for convenience and consistent flavor rather than minimalist ingredient purity. Sensory details: when popped it emits a rich, buttery aroma, yields light, fluffy kernels with a slightly oily mouthfeel and a savory, salty finish; the ritual involves tearing open the hot bag, tossing into a bowl, and sharing during a movie or party. The box calls out multiple servings, reinforcing a communal, easy-snack image for casual gatherings and quick at-home treats.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
Whole, Grain, Popcorn,, Palm, Oil,, Salt,, Natural, Flavors, (Including, Milk),, Rosemary, Extract, (for, Freshness),, Annatto, (Color),, Paprika, Extract, (Color)..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •Palm Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •Annatto - Artificial coloring
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
Microwave-ready popcorn with added palm oil, flavor extracts, and color/stability additives is industrially formulated for convenience and consistent taste, placing it in the ultraprocessed NOVA 4 category.
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Common Questions about Pop Secret Microwave Popcorn, Double Butter
Well, 'healthy' can be a bit of a moving target! The Double Butter popcorn is relatively low in calories at 130 per serving, and it’s made with whole grain popcorn, which is a plus. However, it does have 8 grams of total fat and 270 mg of sodium, so it's best enjoyed in moderation as a tasty treat rather than a health food staple.
