Samyang Buldak Original Potato Chips

Common questions

Is Samyang Buldak Original Potato Chips healthy?

Samyang Buldak Original Potato Chips scores 1/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the lower scores in Scout's catalog. This product is an ultra-processed snack with a high level of additives and artificial ingredients.

Does Samyang Buldak Original Potato Chips contain seed oils?

Yes — Scout's ingredient analysis flags seed oils in Samyang Buldak Original Potato Chips, and that is reflected in its score.

How processed is Samyang Buldak Original Potato Chips?

Samyang Buldak Original Potato Chips is NOVA Group 4: Ultra-Processed Foods.

How does Samyang Buldak Original Potato Chips compare to other salty snacks?

Samyang Buldak Original Potato Chips ranks #111 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 Samyang Buldak Original Potato Chips's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Potato counts in its favor; Palm Oil, Sugar, Corn Syrup are flagged as ingredients of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Samyang Buldak Original Potato Chips

Samyang
Contains seed oils
1 Poor

At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 4
Owned by Samyang Holdings Corp.
Category Salty Snacks
Summary

This product is an ultra-processed snack with a high level of additives and artificial ingredients. It contains palm oil, which is high in saturated fats, and artificial flavors, which are synthetic compounds with unclear long-term health effects. Additionally, the presence of monosodium glutamate and sucralose further contributes to its low score due to potential health concerns and the high level of processing involved.

Key ingredients 8

Hydrolyzed Soybean Powder
Very Bad

Hydrolyzed soybean powder often contains added MSG and artificial flavor enhancers, which some consumers prefer to avoid.

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Palm Oil
Bad

Palm oil is often linked to environmental concerns and contains high levels of saturated fats, which can impact heart health if consumed excessively.

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Sugar
Bad

Sugar adds sweetness but can contribute to weight gain and other health issues when consumed in excess.

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Corn Syrup
Bad

Corn syrup is a highly processed sweetener linked to increased calorie intake and potential metabolic concerns.

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Dextrin
Neutral

Dextrin is a carbohydrate derived from starch, used as a thickener or filler, with no significant health concerns in typical amounts.

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Salt
Neutral

Salt enhances flavor and is essential in small amounts, though excessive intake can contribute to high blood pressure.

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Yeast Extract Powder
Neutral

Yeast extract is used to enhance flavor and umami, generally considered safe and natural in small quantities.

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Potato
Good

Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.

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Processing

Group 4 · Ultra-processed

Ultra-Processed Foods

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