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Hot & Spicy Cheese Straws, 6 OZ
snacks-chips-salsas-dips/crackers
📊 NOVA 4

Hot & Spicy Cheese Straws, 6 OZ

SAVANNAH GRACE
Available at Whole Foods
150
Calories
6g
Protein
140mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
22
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot these Hot & Spicy Cheese Straws in the snack/cracker aisle or reach for them when assembling party platters, packing a picnic, or grabbing something crunchy for a road trip. They give a nostalgic, indulgent salty-cheesy vibe — familiar like a homemade cheese straw but engineered for long shelf life and consistent crunch. The ingredient list (refined wheat flour, vegetable oil, concentrated cheese and seasonings) and likely industrial baking/packaging explain the uniform flaky texture and shelf-stability, hinting at a highly processed manufacturing style.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 OZ
Servings per Container: 8
Calories150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat10g13%
Saturated Fat4g20%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol20mg7%
Sodium140mg6%
Total Carbohydrate11g4%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Protein6g
* 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

AGED, CHEDDAR, CHEESE, [MILK,, CHEESE, CULTURE,, SALT,, ENZYMES,, ANNATTO, (NATURAL, COLORING)], UNBLEACHED, WHEAT, FLOUR, CANOLA, OIL, WATER, SEA, SALT, PAPRIKA, AND, SPICES..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • CANOLA OIL - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • CANOLA OIL - Processed emulsifier
  • ANNATTO - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo Additive

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?

This ready-to-eat packaged savory snack is made from refined flour, vegetable oil and concentrated cheese/seasonings and is produced and packaged industrially for consistent texture and shelf life, which aligns with the NOVA definition of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Hot & Spicy Cheese Straws, 6 OZ

The Hot & Spicy Cheese Straws can be a tasty snack, but calling them 'healthy' depends on your perspective! They pack a good amount of protein at 6 grams per serving, which is great for a snack, but they also contain 10 grams of fat, so enjoy them in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
road-trip

Vibe:

indulgentnostalgicconvenient
$8.99
per package