Condiments
Kernel Season's Llc Butter Popcorn seasoning imp
80
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains added sugars
- Seed-oil free
- No synthetic dyes
Why it scores 50
Kernel Season's Llc Butter Popcorn seasoning imp scores 50 out of 100 (Okay) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Dextrose: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 3 points 3 kinds of ultra-processing markers: Industrial additive classes found: color (added), flavor enhancer and industrial sugar or starch hydrolysate. Emerging
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Butter Popcorn seasoning imp
Ingredients
- Dextrose minus 20 points
- Maltodextrin minus 2.5 points
- Disodium inosinate minus 2.5 points
- Disodium guanylate minus 1.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 3 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 3 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Energy 500 kcal / 100 g minus 3 points
100 − 50.5 = 49.5 → 50
Can’t score above 79. Contains dextrose, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 500 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0.1 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
Serving: 1 serving (0.8 g)
Ingredients
- MALTODEXTRIN
- BUTTER BLEND (WHEY, BUTTER, BUTTERMILK)
- SALT
- DEXTROSE (high concern)
- TURMERIC EXTRACT
- DISODIUM INOSINATE
- DISODIUM GUANYLATE
Label text, as published
MALTODEXTRIN, BUTTER BLEND (WHEY, BUTTER, BUTTERMILK), SALT, DEXTROSE, TURMERIC EXTRACT, DISODIUM INOSINATE, DISODIUM GUANYLATE. SILICON DIOXIDE ADDED TO PREVENT CAKING.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk
- Not vegan
- Vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Kernel Season's Llc
Sources
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Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children
“In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”
who.int
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
cdn.realfood.gov
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Added and free sugars should be as low as possible
“Sugar consumption is a known cause of dental caries.”
efsa.europa.eu
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“Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”
doi.org