Specialty Popcorn
Processing Score
19.2Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
4/10Fair
The processing score reflects 39 ingredients, including artificial colors, ingredients listed as artificial, corn syrup, plus 1 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sodium, saturated fat and total fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein SourceGood Fiber Source
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh FatHigh Saturated Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
658882096309
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size30 g
Amount per serving
Calories
130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9g
12%
Saturated Fat 6g
30%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 5mg
2%
Sodium 210mg
9%
Total Carbohydrate 15g
5%
Dietary Fiber 2g
7%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 2g
Calcium 20mg
2%
Iron 0.7mg
4%
* 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
22 listed · 8 flagged for reviewPOPCORN, PURE GOLD CHEESE (SOYBEAN OIL, CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, SALT, CULTURE, ENZYMES), DISODIUM PHOSPHATE), CHEDDAR CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES, CREAM, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, YELLOW 5 (E102), LACTIC ACID FD&C YELLOW 6 (E110), PALM OIL, KONJAC, TARA GUM, SOY LECITHIN, YELLOW 6 LAKE (E110), BETA CAROTENE (E160A)(FOR COLOR).), BUTTER FLAVORED COCONUT OIL (COCONUT OIL COLORED WITH BETA CAROTENE, ARTIFICIAL BUTTER FLAVOR), BROWN SUGAR, CORNTREAT CARAMEL MIX (CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, BROWN SUGAR, MOLASSES, SOY LECITHIN, CREAM OF TARTAR), BUTTER UNSALTED (CREAM), WATER, FLAVORED SALT (SALT, ARTICIAL FLAVOR, FD&C YELLOW LAKE #5, FD&C YELLOW LAKE #6), CORN SEPARATOR (SOYBEAN OIL, SOYBEAN LECITHIN).
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Specialty Popcorn scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Artificial Colors (Yellow 5 (E102), Yellow 6 Lake (E110)): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
- Industrial Enzymes (Enzymes): Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Tara Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- Emulsifiers (Soy Lecithin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
- Natural Flavors (Flavored Salt (Salt, Articial Flavor, Fd&C Yellow Lake #5, Fd&C Yellow Lake #6)): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
Within Popcorn & Pretzels, this product is more processed than about 79% 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.
What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Specialty 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.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Pure Gold Cheese (Soybean Oil, Cheddar Cheese (Milk, Salt, Culture, Enzymes), Disodium Phosphate), Sodium Phosphate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Lactic Acid Fd&C Yellow 6 (E110).
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Palm Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Beta Carotene E160a For Color ..
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Brown Sugar, Corntreat Caramel Mix (Corn Syrup Solids, Brown Sugar, Molasses, Soy Lecithin, Cream Of Tartar).
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
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About our scores and this content
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