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Boulder Canyon Avocado Oil Kettle Chips

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Is Boulder Canyon Avocado Oil Kettle Chips healthy?

Boulder Canyon Avocado Oil Kettle Chips scores 40/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a below-average score in Scout's analysis. ⚠️ Independent testing at UC Davis (2026) found the avocado oil in this product was not compositionally consistent with authentic avocado oil across two lots; the fatty-acid profile indicates dilution with cheaper seed oils.

How processed is Boulder Canyon Avocado Oil Kettle Chips?

Boulder Canyon Avocado Oil Kettle Chips is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

How does Boulder Canyon Avocado Oil Kettle Chips compare to other salty snacks?

Boulder Canyon Avocado Oil Kettle Chips ranks #28 of 118 salty snacks in Scout's independent rankings. The current top score in the category is Jesse & Ben's House-Cut Fries Tallow & Sea Salt at 93/100.

Which ingredients drive Boulder Canyon Avocado Oil Kettle Chips's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Potatoes, Sea Salt count in its favor; Avocado 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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Boulder Canyon Avocado Oil Kettle Chips

Boulder Canyon
40 Poor

At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by Utz Brands
Category Salty Snacks
Summary

⚠️ Independent testing at UC Davis (2026) found the avocado oil in this product was not compositionally consistent with authentic avocado oil across two lots; the fatty-acid profile indicates dilution with cheaper seed oils. Boulder Canyon Wavy Potato Chips score 85/100, highlighting their use of beneficial ingredients like potatoes and avocado oil, which provide healthy fats and essential nutrients. With no harmful substances present, these chips offer a relatively healthier snacking option.

Key ingredients 3

Avocado Oil

Authenticity testing (UC Davis, 2026 — doi 10.1016/j.afres.2026.102389) found this product's avocado oil not compositionally consistent with authentic avocado oil in both lots tested — the fatty-acid profile indicates dilution with cheaper seed oils, so the label's oil claim cannot be relied on.

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Potatoes
Good

Potatoes are a whole food and provide carbohydrates and fiber. They are minimally processed when used in chips, retaining some nutritional value. Potatoes are a source of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C and potassium.

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Sea Salt
Good

Unrefined sea salt — a minimally processed, natural source of sodium and essential trace minerals, and a legitimate whole-food seasoning. Treated as a positive ingredient.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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