
PopCorners Corn Snacks Spicy Queso
What You Should Know
PopCorners Spicy Queso is a 7-ounce bag of pillow-shaped popped corn chips that sits squarely in the snack aisle among chips, popcorn and other crunchy munchables. You’ll usually find it near other branded popped snacks, kettle chips and specialty tortilla chips, often stacked on endcaps for game-day displays or next to single-serve packs by the checkout. It fits impulse and planned snack trips alike — think movie-night gatherings, tailgate or game-day prep, road-trip pantry stashes, or a grab-and-go item for a packed lunch. The PopCorners brand positions itself as a modern, slightly upscale alternative to classic chips: marketing leans into “popped, not fried” language, simple ingredient callouts (like “made from corn”), and bright, contemporary packaging aimed at young adults and on-the-go families who want snackable indulgence with a cleaner look. The bag generally avoids overtly child-focused characters or pastel kid branding and does not typically carry organic certification; instead it cultivates a light “real ingredients” halo even though the seasoning blend includes engineered flavorings and stabilizers. In plain terms, this is a highly processed, shelf-stable snack created from milled corn transformed into a crisp, airy chip and seasoned with a spicy queso powder. Sensory notes: the texture is crisp but light — a satisfying crunch that dissolves quickly, with a tangy, savory cheese-spice finish and noticeable saltiness. Rituals include sharing from a communal bowl at parties, pairing with dips, or crunching straight from the bag during a movie. The package is a single-use laminated bag designed for portability rather than long-term storage.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
Yellow, Corn,, Sunflower, Oil,, Whey,, and, Less, than, 2%, of, Cheddar, Cheese, (Milk,, Cheese, Cultures,, Salt,, Enzymes),, Salt,, Onion, Powder,, Buttermilk,, Maltodextrin, (Made, from, Corn),, Tomato, Powder,, Reduced, Lactose, Whey,, Spices,, Natural, Flavors,, Yeast, Extract,, Paprika,, Garlic, Powder,, Citric, Acid,, Paprika, Extracts,, Safflower, Oil,, Canola, Oil,, Annatto, Extracts,, and, Lactic, Acid..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •Sunflower Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •Safflower Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •Canola Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •Natural Flavors - Processed emulsifier
- •Annatto Extracts - Artificial coloring
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
Contains industrial ingredients like maltodextrin, natural flavors, flavor extracts and multiple refined oils, and is produced as a shelf-stable flavored snack — characteristics consistent with ultra-processed foods (NOVA 4).
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Common Questions about PopCorners Corn Snacks Spicy Queso
That depends on your definition of healthy! With 140 calories per serving and low sugar content, they can fit into a balanced snacking routine. However, they do contain some processed ingredients and seed oils, so if you’re looking for whole foods, you might want to enjoy these in moderation.
