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Old Dutch
Caramel Puffcorn
Higher-scoring pick on this shelf: LesserEvil Avocado-Licious Organic Popcorn (100/100)
The recorded US ingredient statement lists seed oils, artificial preservatives and corn syrups (3 of the 9 additive groups we check). Confirm the exact formula on your package.
Label checked 2026-10-20. USDA FoodData Central · How we verify labels and scores
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Old Dutch Caramel Puffcorn
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Ingredients and nutrition come from USDA FoodData Central, Branded Foods (FDC ID 2032068, data date 2021-10-28, release 2026-04-30). These are brand-submitted label records in the public domain (CC0); retrieved 2026-10-20. Check the package for the current label.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving (30 g, 2/3 cup) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 467 kcal | 140 kcal |
| Total fat | 15 g | 4.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 367 mg | 110 mg |
| Total carbohydrate | 80 g | 24 g |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Total sugars | 50 g | 15 g |
| Added sugars | 50 g | 15 g |
| Sugar alcohols | Unknown | Unknown |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g |
| Net carbs (carbs − fiber) | 80 g | 24 g |
Our research notes
What to know before you choose these popcorn & pretzels
The recorded ingredient label lists 8 ingredients, led by brown sugar, corn meal and corn syrup. Worth noting: it lists added sweeteners (brown sugar and corn syrup), seed oils, artificial preservatives and corn syrups. For these popcorn & pretzels, the comparison that matters most is format and preparation: choose kernels, ready-to-eat popcorn, microwave bags or pretzels.
- Worth checkingLists seed oils (vegetable oil (canola and/or corn oil) and soybean oil).
- Worth checkingLists artificial preservatives (sodium benzoate added as a preservative).
- Worth checkingLists corn syrups (corn syrup).
- Worth checkingLists added sweeteners: brown sugar and corn syrup (first appears at position 1 of 8).
- Good to knowOils named on the label: canola oil, corn oil, soybean oil and palm oil.
- Good to knowIngredient and allergen statements mention soy. Always confirm the full allergen statement on the package.
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- You avoid seed oils: the recorded label lists vegetable oil (canola and/or corn oil) and soybean oil.
- You avoid artificial preservatives: the recorded label lists sodium benzoate added as a preservative.
- You avoid corn syrups: the recorded label lists corn syrup.
- You are limiting added sugars: it lists brown sugar and corn syrup.
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References
- Old Dutch product page Old Dutch
- Old Dutch Caramel Puffcorn: brand-submitted label record (FDC ID 2032068) USDA FoodData Central
- Whole Grain Stamp and whole-grain labeling Whole Grains Council
- Whole grains Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
- Sodium in your diet U.S. Food and Drug Administration
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Old Dutch Caramel Puffcorn contain seed oils?
The recorded ingredient statement lists seed oils. Review the full statement for the exact ingredients.
Does Old Dutch Caramel Puffcorn contain artificial dyes or MSG?
No listed matches for artificial dyes or MSG were found in the current recorded statement. Confirm the formula against your package; this is not an allergy or safety assessment.
What is the verification standard for this product?
The complete ingredient statement was recorded from the linked product-specific source on 2026-10-20. Evidence expires after 90 days and requires a new source review; viewing this page does not renew it.
What are the ingredients in Old Dutch Caramel Puffcorn?
The recorded ingredient statement reads: BROWN SUGAR, CORN MEAL, CORN SYRUP, VEGETABLE OIL (CANOLA AND/OR CORN OIL), CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF THE FOLLOWING: SALT, MARGARINE (SOYBEAN OIL, PALM OIL, PALM KERNEL OIL, WATER, SALT, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, SOYBEAN LECITHIN (SOY), SODIUM BENZOATE ADDED AS A PRESERVATIVE, ARTIFICIAL BUTTER FLAVOR COLORED WITH BETA CAROTENE, VITAMIN A PALMITATE ADDED), SOY LECITHIN, NATURAL & ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS AND BETA CAROTENE.
Is Old Dutch Caramel Puffcorn healthy?
Its recorded label lists seed oils, artificial preservatives and corn syrups (3 of the 9 additive groups we check). Its clean score is 47 out of 100. That is a label check, not a nutrition rating: sugar, sodium, calories and portion size are separate questions.
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