Questions & Answers

Q: Are SHRED POP products natural?

A: Yes! There are no artificial ingredients, flavors or preservatives in our products. We pride ourselves on providing you with a great tasting snack that’s free of all those things, including GMOs, MSG, peanuts, soy, tree nuts and gluten.

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Q: Do SHRED POP products contain genetically modified ingredients?

A: No. SHRED POP is certified non-GMO. Although the majority of corn grown in the U.S. is genetically modified, the corn that is used to make popcorn is not. Our products have been verified as free from genetically-modified organisms by the Non-GMO Project. For more information on Non-GMO Project verification, go here.

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Q: Are SHRED POP products organic?

A: No, our products do not qualify as organic, although they are free of GMOs, gluten free, and contain no
artificial ingredients. Very few popcorns are organic.

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Q: How do you measure a cup of popcorn for your calorie counts?

A: Our original popcorn has, on average, about 35 calories per cup. We use a standard household measuring cup, like the one you probably have at home, and scoop product from a fresh bag. Popcorn kernels are not uniform, so it is not an exact science, but one cup of fully formed popped kernels typically weighs between 6 to 8 grams.

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Q: Are your products gluten-free?

A: Yes. Our products have been certified as gluten-free by the Gluten Free Certification Organization.

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Q: Do your products contain nuts, soy and/or dairy?

A: All SHRED POP products except the White Cheddar flavor are free of all major allergens: peanuts, tree nuts, soy, dairy, wheat, eggs.

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Q: Are your products kosher?

A: Yes, our products are certified as kosher.

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Q: What makes SHRED POP different from all the other popcorns?

A: SHRED POP is an all-natural air-popped popcorn; other companies use oil to pop their popcorn. SHRED POP uses only a touch of oil as an adhesive so the seasoning can stick to the popcorn.

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Q: How many calories are in a bag of SHRED POP?

A: There are 100 calories in the small 1oz bags and 300 in the large 4.5oz bags. One serving is about 2 ½ cups, which equals 100 calories 3 ¼  cups equals about 120 calories.

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Q: Where is SHRED POP’s headquarters?

A: SHRED POP’s headquarters are located in Chicago, the corn is grown in Wisconsin.

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Q: Which flavor has the least amount of salt?

A: All flavors are considered to be low-sodium, however, the sea salt flavor has the lowest amount at 160mg of sodium. The Kettle flavor has 190mg, Honey BBQ has 230 mg, and White Cheddar has 240mg.  BUT ALL OF THESE NUMBERS ARE CONSIDERED TO BE LOW SODIUM.

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Q: What is Kettle?

A: Kettle SHRED POP is NOT cooked in oil like kettle chips. It is air-popped, but has a hint of sweetness due to a small amount of sugar that’s added in the seasoning.

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Q: What oil do you use on SHRED POP?

A: We use small amount of sunflower oil to coat the popcorn. It acts as an adhesive, so the seasoning can stick to the corn kernels.

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Q: Does the Honey BBQ flavor contain honey?

A: Yes, the Honey BBQ flavor contains honey powder--dehydrated honey which in powder form, the consistency is much easier to maintain.

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Q: Does SHRED POP contain butter?

A: No, SHRED POP does not contain butter.

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Q: Do you have a SHRED POP flavor with no salt?

A: No, we do not have a SHRED POP flavor without salt. However, there are few commercial popcorns that don’t have salt. Our popcorn is low-salt in very healthy ranges and much lower than most popcorns.  Many people who have diabetes and high blood pressure have eaten our popcorn.

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Q: Does SHRED POP contain nuts?

A: No SHRED POP does not contain nuts. There is a small amount of sunflower oil, but this is not a tree nut based product.