Garden Veggie Puffs White Cheddar — BULLSHIT

Munch or Dump rates Garden Veggie Puffs White Cheddar by Sensible Portions BULLSHIT — score 0/90.

Industrial snack formulation with maltodextrin, yeast extract, and artificial flavors.

Why this verdict

• Flavor enhancer stack: MSG + maltodextrin
• Artificial flavor element via 'Natural Flavor' and yeast extract
• NOVA 4 ultra-processed
• Corn maltodextrin presence

Ingredients (3)

• Yellow Cornmeal (safe) — Basic starch component, common in puffs.
• avocado oil (safe) — High-smoke-point monounsaturated oil; a better frying medium than commodity seed oils, but still the main fat and calorie source.
• Seasoning (Cheddar Cheese Powder [Cultured Milk, Salt, Enzymes], Whey Powder, Corn Maltodextrin, Salt, Natural Flavor, Yeast Extract, Milk Protein), Sour Cream Powder, Tomato Powder, Beet Powder, Spinach Powder, Cauliflower Powder (concerning) — Contains maltodextrin and yeast extract, commonly used for enhancing flavor.

Healthier alternatives

• HIMALAYAN PINK ORGANIC POPCORN, HIMALAYAN PINK
• Vegan Cheese Popped Water Lily Seeds
• Popcorn by SkinnyPop
• SkinnyPop Original Popcorn
• SkinnyPop Organic Original Popcorn