Microwave Popcorn
The processing score reflects 8 ingredients, including artificial flavoring and preservatives. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.
Nutrition Highlights
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* 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
5 listed · 3 flagged for reviewPOPCORN, SALT, PALM OIL WITH PRESERVATIVE (TBHQ), NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR (CONTAINS MILK), COLOR (ANNATTO EXTRACT, PAPRIKA, BETA CAROTENE).
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What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Microwave Popcorn's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Artificial FlavorsStrong UPF marker
In this product: Natural And Artificial Flavor (Contains Milk).
Synthetic flavors indicate industrial food production.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Palm Oil With Preservative (Tbhq).
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Color (Annatto Extract, Paprika, Beta Carotene).
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
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About our scores and this content
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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