Popcorn, Butter
The processing score reflects 7 ingredients, including hydrogenated oil, preservatives and natural flavoring. The nutrition score reflects high sodium and total fat. It also contains trans fat.
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Ingredients
6 listed · 2 flagged for reviewPOPPING CORN, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, LESS THAN 2% OF: SALT, HYDROGENATED COTTONSEED OIL, NATURAL FLAVOR, FRESHNESS PRESERVED WITH TBHQ.
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Popcorn, Butter scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Modified Fats (Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil): Hydrogenation and modification are UPF markers.
- Chemical Preservatives (Freshness Preserved With Tbhq): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
Within Popcorn & Pretzels, this product is more processed than about 43% of the 4,573 products we've analyzed.
Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.
This product is part of our wider analysis. It features in our Butter vs Margarine comparison.
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Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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