Organic microwave popcorn

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Common questions

Is Organic microwave popcorn healthy?

Organic microwave popcorn scores 63/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This organic microwave popcorn features a relatively clean ingredient list with organic popcorn as the primary component, providing dietary fiber and essential nutrients.

How processed is Organic microwave popcorn?

Organic microwave popcorn is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Organic microwave popcorn's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Organic Palm Oil is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Organic microwave popcorn

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63 Fair

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 0
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by Sprouts Farmers Market
Category Chips & Salty Snacks
Summary

This organic microwave popcorn features a relatively clean ingredient list with organic popcorn as the primary component, providing dietary fiber and essential nutrients. However, the use of organic palm oil, despite being organic, introduces concerns due to its high saturated fat content and environmental impact. The product is moderately processed, which limits its score, but the absence of artificial additives and seed oils is a positive aspect.

Key ingredients 5

Organic Popcorn
Neutral

Whole grain corn providing dietary fiber and complex carbohydrates in its natural form.

Salt
Neutral

Standard culinary salt used for seasoning and flavor enhancement.

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Organic Natural Flavor
Neutral

Derived from natural sources to enhance taste, though the exact composition is proprietary.

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Organic Annatto Extract
Neutral

A plant-derived natural colorant used to give the popcorn a warm, appealing hue.

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Organic Palm Oil
Bad

A heavily processed saturated fat that can negatively impact cardiovascular health when consumed in excess.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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