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Terra Chips Exotic Vegetable Chips  Original
Snacks, Chips & Dips
📊 NOVA 3🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free

Terra Chips Exotic Vegetable Chips Original

Terra
5 oz
Available at Foodtown
160
Calories
1g
Protein
3g
Sugars
115mg
Sodium
3g
Fiber
23
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Terra Chips Exotic Vegetable Chips Original is presented as a premium snack in a matte, full-color bag, the kind you spot in the snack aisle of mainstream supermarkets and the natural/organic section of specialty grocers. You’ll typically find it shelved beside other kettle and vegetable chip brands, near premium potato chips, pita chips and specialty crackers. This product suits grab-and-go shopping trips, picnic or road-trip packing, and casual entertaining—think movie nights, game-day spreads, or an upscale party snack bowl. Terra positions itself toward health-minded, taste-adventurous adults who want an elevated chip experience: marketing leans on artisanal and “real ingredients” cues, with imagery of hand-cut root vegetables and language that emphasizes exotic roots and simple seasoning. Labels often highlight a short, readable ingredient list (Root Vegetables, Expeller Pressed Oil, Sea Salt), call out natural color sources like beet juice concentrate, and underline premium oil choices; the brand rarely uses cartoon kid-focused graphics and does not present itself as a children’s brand. There’s a visible “natural”/gourmet halo in the packaging design even if organic certification isn’t prominent on every SKU. In plain terms, these chips are made by slicing real roots and crisping them in oil—a straightforward processing step that transforms whole vegetables into a shelf-stable snack. Sensory notes: thin, irregularly chip-shaped slices with a satisfying crunch, an earthy-sweet root flavor (sweet potato and parsnip notes), a light oil sheen and a clean sea-salt finish; the beet juice gives subtle color variation. Rituals include pouring into a bowl for sharing, pairing with dips or plated alongside cheeses for an elevated snack moment.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 oz
Servings per Container: 5
Calories160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat11g14%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Sodium115mg5%
Total Carbohydrate14g5%
Dietary Fiber3g11%
Total Sugars3g
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

Root, Vegetables, (Sweet, Potato,, Batata,, Parsnip,, Potato),, Expeller, Pressed, Canola, Oil, and/or, Safflower, Oil, and/or, Sunflower, Oil,, Sea, Salt,, Beet, Juice, Concentrate, (Color)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Canola Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Safflower Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Sunflower Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Beet Juice Concentrate - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo Additive

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?

Made from whole root vegetables with added culinary oils and sea salt and minimal additives, this product fits NOVA group 3 (processed foods) rather than ultra-processed formulations with industrial ingredients or many additives.

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Common Questions about Terra Chips Exotic Vegetable Chips Original

When it comes to health, it really depends on your perspective! Terra Chips are made from root vegetables like sweet potatoes and parsnips, giving them a bit of a nutritional edge over traditional potato chips. They’re low in sugar and free from artificial sweeteners, but remember, they’re still a snack — so enjoy them in moderation!

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
road-trip

Vibe:

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