Why is SWEET & SALTY POPCORN classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is considered ultra‑processed because the corn is oil‑popped, then coated with added rapeseed oil, demerara sugar and a glazing agent, all of which involve multiple industrial steps; the only listed additive is isomalt (E953), used to give a sweet glossy coating.

How does the sugar and salt content of SWEET & SALTY POPCORN affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 27.1 g of sugar per 100 g, the snack can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while its 1.5 g of salt per 100 g adds a moderate sodium load that can contribute to elevated blood pressure, so both groups should consume it only sparingly.

Is SWEET & SALTY POPCORN suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, and kosher diets?

Yes, the product contains only plant‑based ingredients, whole‑grain corn, rapeseed oil, demerara sugar, isomalt and sea salt, and is labeled vegan, gluten‑free and kosher, so it complies with those dietary restrictions.

PROPER CORN • 84g

SWEET & SALTY POPCORN

Snacks

Product Insights

Sweet & Salty Popcorn from Proper Corn is a snack‑popcorn belonging to the snack (popcorn) dietary family. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified in NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed formulation that includes added sugar, rapeseed oil and the glazing agent isomalt (E953). While it offers whole‑grain corn and a high fiber content (10.7 g per 100 g) and is vegan, gluten‑free and kosher, it is also high in sugars and fat and contains a moderate amount of salt, which may limit its suitability for health‑conscious consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal464 kcal

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack/popcorn, this Sweet & Salty Popcorn contains slightly less sugar (27.1 g vs 28.6 g) and markedly less salt (1.5 g vs 5.2 g) per 100 g, but its ultra‑processed nature (NOVA 4) and high fat level keep its Nutri‑Score at D.

Ingredients

Wholegrain corn (63%), rapeseed oil, demerara sugar, glazing agent (isomalt), sea salt

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PROPER CORN

90 gram