Brown Butter & Sea Salt Kettle Corn Flavored Popcorn product image with 60/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Brown Butter & Sea Salt Kettle Corn Flavored Popcorn Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Smartfood

Brown Butter & Sea Salt Kettle Corn Flavored Popcorn is a snack from Smartfood. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The main ingredients worth reviewing are Corn Syrup, Sugar, Natural Flavors.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

This popcorn contains several processed ingredients like corn syrup and sugar, which raise quality concerns. The presence of artificial flavors and preservatives further impacts its safety profile.

Main concern

Corn syrup and sugar are highly processed sweeteners that contribute to a less favorable nutritional profile.

Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.

Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.

Pros

  • Contains rosemary extract and ascorbic acid, which serve as antioxidants, potentially enhancing shelf life.
  • Includes buttermilk and whey, providing a creamy flavor profile that complements the popcorn.

Concerns

  • Corn syrup and sugar are highly processed sweeteners that contribute to a less favorable nutritional profile.
  • Natural flavors may include synthetic components, raising concerns about ingredient transparency.

Who should avoid this product?

This snack may not be the best fit for:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
  • people avoiding animal-derived ingredients

Ingredients breakdown

Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this snack so the page answers more than a simple label list.

How we score

Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.

Product info

Product ID: 2410463

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Allergens detected: milk

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Frequently asked questions

This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: popcorn, water, sea salt. See the Ingredients section above.
This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis notes: Contains rosemary extract and ascorbic acid, which serve as antioxidants, potentially enhancing shelf life.; Includes buttermilk and whey, providing a creamy flavor profile that complements the popcorn.. See the Pros section above.
Smartfood — Brown Butter & Sea Salt Kettle Corn Flavored Popcorn has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Smartfood — Brown Butter & Sea Salt Kettle Corn Flavored Popcorn has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Smartfood products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
This popcorn contains several processed ingredients like corn syrup and sugar, which raise quality concerns. The presence of artificial flavors and preservatives further impacts its safety profile. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
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Smartfood — Brown Butter & Sea Salt Kettle Corn Flavored Popcorn has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among snack products. See the full breakdown above.
Zerotox gives Smartfood — Brown Butter & Sea Salt Kettle Corn Flavored Popcorn a safety score of 60 / 100 based on ingredients. See the breakdown above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.

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