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Popcorn Indiana Popcorn  Original Kettlecorn
Snacks, Chips & Dips
📊 NOVA 3🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free

Popcorn Indiana Popcorn Original Kettlecorn

Popcorn Indiana
7 oz
Available at Foodtown
130
Calories
1g
Protein
8g
Sugars
135mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
12
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Popcorn Indiana Original Kettlecorn is a 7-ounce bag you’ll typically find in the snack aisle, often shelved beside other premium popcorn brands, gourmet chips, and impulse grab items near the checkout. The bag’s design leans into an artisanal, small-batch vibe — calling out sea salt and cane sugar — which helps it sit comfortably between mainstream snack labels and the “better-for-you” natural snack section. It’s a go-to for casual, shareable occasions: movie nights at home, impromptu get-togethers, road-trip snack stashes, or game-day spreads when you want something sweeter than plain popcorn but lighter than candy. Popcorn Indiana positions itself as a slightly elevated, nostalgic alternative to mass-market popcorn: marketing cues emphasize heritage kettlecorn flavor, simplicity, and a handcrafted appearance that appeals to families, millennials looking for an affordable treat, and shoppers who want an indulgent yet familiar snack. Labels often highlight simple ingredients (cane sugar, sea salt) and non-fancy oils, creating a mild “natural” health halo without organic certification. Processing context: made from whole popped kernels with added sugar, oil, and salt in a commercial facility — lightly processed packaged snack. Sensory notes: each kernel is lightly glazed with a sweet-salty crust, offering a crisp, slightly crunchy bite that yields to airy popcorn fluff; the aroma is warm caramelized sugar with a salty counterpoint. Packaging is a soft film bag designed for single-occasion sharing; people typically open it straight to the couch, pass it around at parties, or portion it into bowls, making it a low-effort ritual snack that mixes comfort and indulgence in American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.5 cups
Servings per Container: 7
Calories130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat7g9%
Saturated Fat0.5g3%
Sodium135mg6%
Total Carbohydrate16g6%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars8g
Added Sugars8g16%
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

Popcorn,, Cane, Sugar,, Vegetable, Oil, (Sunflower,, Safflower,, Corn, and/or, Canola),, Sea, Salt..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • sunflower - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • safflower - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • corn - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • canola - 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:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

The product combines a minimally processed base (popped corn) with added sugar, vegetable oil, and salt in a packaged snack format, which fits NOVA group 3 (processed foods) rather than ultra-processed industrial formulations with many additives.

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Common Questions about Popcorn Indiana Popcorn Original Kettlecorn

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, right? Kettlecorn has 130 calories per serving and offers a nice balance of sweet and salty flavors. It's not loaded with preservatives or artificial ingredients, but it does have added sugars, so it's best enjoyed in moderation — think of it more as a fun treat rather than a health food.

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
road-trip

Vibe:

nostalgicindulgentcomfortingconvenient
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