Popchips Addiction

Yes, I have one. But that’s not a bad thing. Not when Popchips are all natural, not fried, have no trans fat, and zero saturated fat (well, except for the wonderful cheddar cheese version that has a pittance).

Never heard of Popchips? Get thee a bag now (about $1.50 for a 1-ounce one). The San Francisco product, which debuted a year ago, is now available in nearly 3,000 retail stores in the Western United States including Safeway, and Whole Foods. A 1-ounce serving has 120 calories, compared to 160 calories for the same serving of Ruffles Original.

Made with potatoes, organic white corn and whole grain brown rice, the Popchips are made using heat and pressure. The resulting chips are light and crispy in texture. They come in nine flavors, including new “salt and pepper” (with a subtle seasoned taste); and “sea salt and vinegar” (the bold vinegar tartness tickles your nose the second you open the bag). Whatever flavor you choose, you’ll be hard pressed to eat just one.

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5 comments

  • Oh great. Just what I need, another 120 calorie bag of chips. Sound so delicious, I know I’ll buy some on my next trip to the store — and like them. Love your blog. best. wb

  • Got a bag of the salt and malt vinegar flavor last night. Ate about 2.5 of the 3 servings on my way home. Thanks?

  • Wow, you have willpower! Hah. Though, I admit I sometimes play this mind-game with myself: I leave the last bite uneaten, telling myself that’s the morsel that has all the calories in it. 😉

  • Mmm, sounds great. Unfortunately, the Safeway I visited didn’t have them. I’ll try elsewhere.

  • OK, found them at Lucky’s. These are very good.

    They look like potato chips but have more of a potato taste, kind of like crispy mashed potatoes. Reminds me of the cooked-potato taste you get from Pringles (in a good way) but much less processed and less salty. Light and crispy, very fresh-tasting.

    I tried the salt and pepper flavor and somehow they really got the essence of black pepper. It tastes like fresh, cracked peppercorns.

    This isn’t diet food but they have a lot less fat than regular chips.

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