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Trader Joe’s World's Puffiest White Cheddar Corn Puffs

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These Puffs are made for us with cornmeal that’s combined with water and baked to a light, airy, yes, puffy texture, then generously coated with powdered white Cheddar that’s (gasp!) made from actual white Cheddar cheese! #truth. They’re made in TJ’s Too Secret Corn Puff Machine No. 00358. (Not #truth. But the idea of it is great, and we even emblazoned the bag with a very detailed picture of what that machine might look like.) You’ve likely had “cheese puffs,” but unless you’ve had ours, you’ve never had the World’s Puffiest. They’re really cheesy, and that separates them from their competitors, too. Seven ounces, you say? That doesn’t sound like much, you say? Ah, but it is. They’re the World’s Puffiest White Cheddar Corn Puffs, remember? All that puffing makes them big and airy, so they take up a whole bunch of space. This seven ounce bag? It’s a big bag, filled with puffy Puffs.

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98

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			Materials
			GMO Free
			Artificial Color Free
			Gluten Free
			Artificial Flavor Free
			MSG free
			Artificial Preservative Free

			Certifications
			Warranty: Money Back Guarantee

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Enviro

Company that is taking steps to eliminate all plastics in their production and packaging.

96

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Trader Joe’s Piquant Popcorn

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Perhaps, upon seeing a bag of Trader Joe’s Piquant Popcorn, you may find you interest piqued, and you may ponder: what, precisely, makes this Popcorn so Piquant? What peculiar mix of savory seasonings could provide such a pleasant pop of umami? The answer is surprisingly simple, yet nonetheless satisfying—which, appropriately enough, are two descriptors we’d also apply to our Piquant Popcorn. Inside each bag, our supplier has dusted light, fluffy, butterfly popcorn with a blend of onion powder, garlic powder, sea salt, and nutritional yeast, which gives each piece a rich, tangy, and faintly cheesy flavor. With that in mind, you may ponder still: what’s the best use for such a prodigiously Piquant Popcorn? Aside from making a great anytime snack (which it does more than proficiently), our Piquant Popcorn’s unique flavor makes it an excellent accompaniment to a charcuterie board, and a primo palate cleanser when tasting wine or cheese with friends. The next time you’re hosting a get-together, keep a bowl of our Piquant Popcorn out for your guests—and when their interest is piqued, you’ll know exactly what to tell them.

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96

Total eQ Score

			Materials
			GMO Free
			Artificial Color Free
			Artificial Flavor Free
			MSG free
			Artificial Preservative Free

			Certifications
			Warranty: Money Back Guarantee

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Enviro

Company that is taking steps to eliminate all plastics in their production and packaging.

96

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Trader Joe’s White Cheddar Popcorn

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Trader Joe’s White Cheddar Popcorn is a special variety grown for us on family farms in Nebraska. Each kernel is air popped at just the right temperature to ensure a fluffy, tender texture. Once popped, it’s flavored with a rich, creamy white Cheddar cheese blend. A satisfyingly savory snack in practically any situation, Trader Joe’s White Cheddar Popcorn is particularly suited for enjoying on movie nights, munching on long car rides, or incorporating into your own customized snack mixes.

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96

Total eQ Score

			Materials
			GMO Free
			Artificial Color Free
			Artificial Flavor Free
			MSG free
			Artificial Preservative Free

			Certifications
			Warranty: Money Back Guarantee

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Enviro

Company that is taking steps to eliminate all plastics in their production and packaging.

74

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Great Value Great Value Light Butter Microwave Popcorn, 2.03 Oz, 12 Count - Walmart.com

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Get ready for the ultimate movie night with Great Value Light Butter Flavored Microwave Popcorn. Our popcorn is made with 100 percent whole grain popcorn and contains 12 bags of popcorn that is bursting with light butter for a savory snack that everyone will love. Best of all this popcorn is made without artificial flavors or preservatives so you know you are sharing a high-quality treat with your family.