Extra Buttery Popcorn — BULLSHIT
Munch or Dump rates Extra Buttery Popcorn by Orville Redenbacher BULLSHIT — score 0/90.
Sold as natural with no artificial preservatives, but it's preserved with TBHQ, a synthetic petroleum-derived antioxidant.
Why this verdict
- Marketed 'no artificial preservatives' yet preserved with TBHQ, a synthetic antioxidant
- Palm oil is a saturated-fat-heavy refined oil, not the 'natural' image sold
- 'Natural flavours' is an undisclosed flavor blend hiding behind the natural label
- TBHQ is a petroleum-derived additive flagged for safety concerns at high intake
Ingredients (7)
- Whole grain popping corn (safe) — Actual whole grain with fiber; the one genuinely good thing here.
- Palm Oil (moderate) — Refined oil high in saturated fat, used in both the spread and the breadsticks for cheap richness.
- Salt (moderate) — Added sodium for flavour.
- BUTTER (moderate) — Real dairy fat, under 2%; flavor not a health upgrade.
- Natural Flavours (moderate) — Undisclosed flavor blend; 'natural' is a marketing word, not a guarantee of simplicity.
- TBHQ (concerning) — Synthetic petroleum-derived preservative the package implies isn't present; flagged for safety at high intakes.
- citric acid (safe) — Common acidulant for tartness and preservation; safe in these amounts.
Healthier alternatives
- Popcorn by SkinnyPop
- HIMALAYAN PINK ORGANIC POPCORN, HIMALAYAN PINK
- LIGHTLY SALTED SNAPEA CRISPS
- Harvest Snaps Lightly Salted Crispy Baked Veggie Snacks
- Vegan Cheese Popped Water Lily Seeds