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Pop Secret Microwave Popcorn, Extra Butter
Snacks, Chips & Dips
📊 NOVA 4🌾 Gluten-Free

Pop Secret Microwave Popcorn, Extra Butter

Pop-Secret
19.20 oz
Available at Foodtown
130
Calories
2g
Protein
270mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
19
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Pop Secret Microwave Popcorn, Extra Butter, sits in the snack aisle among other microwave popcorns, chips, and movie-night staples — often stacked beside buttery and flavored varieties and close to soda displays and candy for impulse bundling. It’s the kind of product shoppers grab for evenings at home, informal gatherings, or quick road-trip snack bins: movie nights, game nights, and casual get-togethers are the natural occasions. The brand projects a family-friendly, nostalgically American image — approachable, affordable, and focused on shared moments. Marketing leans into buttery flavor and togetherness, targeting parents, young adults, and anyone looking for an easy, crowd-pleasing snack. On the label you’ll notice health-halo cues like “made with non-GMO kernels” and “no artificial preservatives or flavors,” plus natural flavor and color callouts; there’s no organic certification and the look is mainstream rather than artisanal or kid-centric. In plain terms it’s a ready-to-pop microwave product made with added oils and flavorings, so it’s a highly processed convenience snack. Sensory details: when popped it produces light, fluffy kernels with a pronounced buttery aroma and a soft, slightly oily mouthfeel; saltiness is notable and the coating can make kernels cling together. Packaging is a foil-lined microwaveable bag with bold, comfort-oriented graphics and serving suggestions that invite sharing. The ritual is simple and warm: time the pops, open the steaming bag, and pass around a bowl — the aroma itself often cues conversation and nostalgia, making it as much about atmosphere as about taste.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2
Servings per Container: 3.5
Calories130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat8g10%
Saturated Fat4g20%
Sodium270mg12%
Total Carbohydrate12g4%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
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

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
No Seed OilNo Additive

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?

Pre-packaged microwave popcorn with added palm oil, natural flavors, color extracts, and industrial processing fits NOVA group 4; it is an ultra-processed convenience product formulated for flavor and shelf stability.

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Common Questions about Pop Secret Microwave Popcorn, Extra Butter

When it comes to popcorn, 'healthy' can be a bit of a moving target. Pop Secret Extra Butter has 130 calories per serving, which isn’t too shabby for a snack. It’s not exactly a superfood, but if you’re looking for a tasty treat to enjoy while binge-watching your favorite show, it fits the bill!

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
road-trip

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