/ / Annie's Homegrown Cheddar Cheese Puffs, 4 oz (Case of 12)

Annie's Homegrown Cheddar Cheese Puffs, 4 oz (Case of 12)

Contains sunflower oil

These cheddar puffs are made with organic cornmeal and real cheddar cheese, and are certified organic and gluten-free. They also contain sunflower oil and silicon dioxide; the label lists milk as an allergen.

No added sugarNo artificial dyesNo artificial flavorsNo natural flavorsNo synthetic preservativesNo added nitritesNo phosphatesNo gums or thickenersContains dairyContains corn
$83.75 4 oz · lowest price at Specialty Food Source
Price and stock checked Oct 29, 2026
Key nutrition facts
160caloriesPer serving · 1 ¾ cups (30g)
Protein
2g
Fiber
1g▼
Added sugar
—
Sodium
220mg▼
Saturated fat
2g
▲ raises the score · ▼ lowers it · From the product label
Ingredients: Whole grain organic yellow corn meal, organic corn meal, organic expeller-pressed sunflower oil, organic cheddar cheese (organic cultured pasteurized milk, salt, non-animal enzymes), organic whey, organic butter, salt, silicon dioxide (for anticaking), organic vinegar, organic annatto (for color)
60 / 100
Fair Scored automatically
Weighted as snacks, sweets, dessertsHigh confidence · Scored on 10 of 11 inputs, 2 claims verified
Nutrition · counts 30%59
Ingredients · counts 30%74
Processing · counts 25%30
Sourcing · counts 5%75
Transparency · counts 10%85
Why it scores 60
Nutrition 59 · Compared with other snacks and sweets: more sodium (220 mg), less fiber (1 g); no added sugar per 1 ¾ cups
Ingredients 74 · Organic expeller-pressed sunflower oil, 3rd ingredient (seed oil, −18, ClearShelf standard); Annatto (additive, −4); Silicon dioxide (additive, −4)
Processing 30 · Cornmeal puffs include sunflower oil, cheese and an anticaking agent
Sourcing 75 · USDA organic certification; no farm or origin named
Transparency 85 · Full ingredient list and USDA organic certification; no farm named
Contains sunflower oil
Silicon dioxide anticaking agent
Evidence behind the Ingredients deductions
Varies by additive−8 for annatto, silicon dioxide
ClearShelf standard−18 for organic expeller-pressed sunflower oil · our house standard, not a medical claim
Scored Oct 20, 2026 · Scoring guide v3.1 · Updated Oct 20, 2026 · See what changed

Your diet score

Doesn’t change the score above

Pick a diet to see if this product fits it, using limits you can change.

Diet profiles v1.1. Defaults come from published guidance; you can change any limit. How the diet score works

Ingredients
Whole grain organic yellow corn meal Organic corn meal Organic expeller-pressed sunflower oil Organic cheddar cheese (organic cultured pasteurized milk, salt, non-animal enzymes) Organic whey Organic butter Salt Silicon dioxide (for anticaking) Organic vinegar Organic annatto (for color)
10 ingredients 1 to avoid
Sourcing

Organic and delicious, Annie's Homegrown Cheddar Cheese Puffs are the perfect snack for any occasion. Packed with wholesome ingredients, each four-ounce bag contains a satisfying mix of organic cheddar cheese, corn meal, sunflower oil, and other natural ingredients. Plus, they are USDA certified organic, gluten-free, and contain zero synthetic colors or preservatives. Enjoy them as a healthier alternative to chips, popcorn, or other snacks. Annie's Homegrown Cheddar Cheese Puffs come in a pack of 12, making them ideal for sharing with family and friends. And, with their commitment to better

Additives3 additives · 3 limited risk
Annatto (E160b)ColourLimited risk
Plant-based colour from achiote seeds; generally safe, but can occasionally cause allergic reactions.
Seed oilFatLimited risk
ClearShelf standard: we lower the Ingredients score when seed oils are used. This is our house standard, not a medical claim. Research is mixed; major health groups have not found harm at typical intakes.
Silicon dioxide (E551)Anti-caking agentLimited risk
Approved, but EFSA noted in 2018 that data on its nano-sized particles were too limited to set a safe intake.
Matched from the ingredient list. Risk levels summarise findings from EFSA, the FDA, IARC and published studies; they explain a concern, not a diagnosis.

Other snacks options

Be Still Farms- Real, Fine Organics
Organic White Popcorn, Non-GMO, Bulk White Popcorn
98 $22.99
Country Life Natural Foods
Popcorn, Yellow, Organic
98 $18.95
Health Ranger Store
Mega Bucket Organic Yellow Popcorn Kernels (10LB, 4535g)
98 $79.95
Gold Ridge Organic Farms
Edison Grainery Organic Yellow Popcorn 16 oz
98 $6.00