WHAT: Limited Edition G.H. Cretors Popcorn in fall flavors
STATS: Vary by flavor. The Salted Caramel With Pretzels contains 120 calories, 3.5 fat, 22 carbohydrate, zero fiber, 16 sugar and 1 protein grams per two-thirds cup. The Pumpkin Spice Caramel with Roasted Pumpkin Seeds & Walnuts contains 130 calories and 7 fat, 18 carbohydrate, 1 fiber, 14 sugar and 2 protein grams per half cup. We received press samples. More information, including a store locator function, is at ghcretors.com.
THE SKINNY: Today we're going to pop off about serving-size sleight of hand, using this delicious seasonal popcorn by G.H. Cretors.
Here we've got two similar looking bags of popcorn with two entirely different Nutrition Facts labels. The Salted Caramel has 120 calories for two-thirds of a cup, or 180 calories per cup. But look at the serving size of the Pumpkin Spice version; it's only half a cup. At 130 calories per serving, it's 260 (!) calories per cup. And notice the size of the bags. The Salted Caramel contains 7 ounces (seven servings), while the Pumpkin Spice contains 8 ounces (eight servings).
Proceed with caution before this crunchy, sweet, salty caramel corn makes your buttons pop.
-- Jennifer Christman
Slim Pickings is a weekly review of light foods.
ActiveStyle on 09/25/2017