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ACT II Butter Flavour Popcorn
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Held by the top 12% of everything we score. Awarded on this product's published 7.4/10 — every scoring lane clear, no significant concern, and nothing on the label that its own ingredient list contradicts.
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This popcorn snack is primarily made of popped corn and refined palmolein oil, contributing to its high saturated fat content. While it contains a trace amount of table butter, its overall nutritional profile is dominated by the oil and salt. The presence of nature identical butter flavour and beta carotene are common in snack foods.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
High saturated fat from palmolein oil; contains nature identical flavour
This popcorn contains refined palmolein oil, which contributes significantly to its saturated fat content. While it includes a nature identical butter flavour for taste, the overall nutritional profile is typical of a processed snack. It also contains iodized salt, which is a source of iodine but adds to the sodium content.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Avoiding certain additives or colours — Refined Edible Palmolein Oil is declared.
Declared allergens: Milk
Relevant if you have this allergy or intolerance.
Based on the declared ingredient list. This is a risk only to people with the allergy, not a general-population safety issue, so it does not lower the safety score.
Concern breakdown
Score out of 10 · higher = fewer concernsHow this product performs on each concern we check for food. This is a breakdown of the same evidence behind the score above — not a separate verdict.
Saturated fat 7 g · trans fat 0 g per 100 g/ml
Infants under 1
LimitContains added salt, which should be limited in an infant's diet.
Toddlers & young children (1–5)
LimitHigh sodium content from iodized salt may not be suitable for regular consumption by young children.
What's good
Main ingredient is popped corn, a whole grain
Contains iodized salt, providing essential iodine
Watch out for
High saturated fat content from Refined Edible Palmolein Oil
Contains Nature Identical Flavour (Butter)
Trace amount of Table Butter means its contribution is minimal
Ingredient Concerns safety database
Sources cited below may be Indian (FSSAI) or international (EU, US, WHO, IARC) — an international classification or law is evidence, not an Indian regulatory finding.
Palm Oil
Palm oil is very high in saturated fatty acids (~50%), which raise LDL cholesterol and increase cardiovascular risk with regular high consumption. Refined palm oil can also carry processing contaminants (glycidyl esters and 3-MCPD esters), which EFSA assessed in 2016.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: WHO; Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health; EFSA CONTAM opinion (2016)
Palm Oil: regulation, sources and other products →Decode Label Analysis
Refined Edible Palmolein Oil is high in saturated fat, which is a concern for cardiovascular health with high intake. EFSA also highlighted potential processing contaminants (glycidyl esters and 3-MCPD esters) in refined palm oil, though levels depend on specific refining practices.
Claim check
Front-of-pack marketing claims checked against this product's actual ingredients and nutrition. "Can't verify" means the label does not provide enough information to check the claim — it is not the same as the claim being false.
The ingredients list 'Nature Identical Flavour (Butter)' and 'Table Butter (0.07%)', confirming the butter flavour.
Read straight from the back-of-pack photo — quantities, sections and any disguised terms, so the small print can’t hide behind the marketing.
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Popped Corn 88.7%Popped Corn (88.7%)
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Refined Edible Palmolein OilRefined Edible Palmolein Oil (TBHQ)
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Iodized Salt
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Nature Identical Flavour (Butter)
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Table Butter 0.07% trace amountTable Butter (0.07%)
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Beta Caroteneand Beta Carotene
Trace amounts: some named ingredients appear in token quantities or low in the list. At these concentrations a meaningful benefit is unlikely, and their front-of-pack prominence may not reflect their level in the formulation.
In label order — normally largest quantity first. Select a row for the full write-up and sources.
These are major food allergens named on the ingredient list. They are a risk only to people allergic to them — not a general-population safety issue — so they do not lower the safety score. Anyone with the allergy should avoid this product, and check the pack’s own allergen statement.
✓ Decode Label Assessment: Favorable ⚠ Decode Label Assessment: Concern Decode Label Assessment: Neutral
Who should take caution
About this ingredient
No detailed safety data in our database yet for this ingredient.
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| Energy | 449 kcal |
| Protein | 9 g |
| Carbohydrate | 66 g |
| Total Sugars | 0 g |
| Added Sugars | 0 g |
| Total Fat | 19 g |
| Saturated Fat | 7 g |
| Trans Fat | 0 g |
| Dietary Fibre | 11 g |
| Sodium | 900 mg |
| Mono Unsaturated Fatty Acids | 7 g |
| Poly Unsaturated Fatty Acids | 5 g |
| Cholesterol | 1 mg |
Colour shows the per-100g level (green = low, amber = moderate, red = high), from the product's label.
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What are the ingredients in ACT II Butter Flavour Popcorn?
The label of ACT II Butter Flavour Popcorn lists 6 ingredients, in label order: Popped Corn, Refined Edible Palmolein Oil, Iodized Salt, Nature Identical Flavour (Butter), Table Butter, Beta Carotene. Flagged by the analysis: Refined Edible Palmolein Oil, Nature Identical Flavour (Butter).
Is ACT II Butter Flavour Popcorn safe to eat?
ACT II Butter Flavour Popcorn scores 7.4/10 on Decode Label (Favorable). This popcorn contains refined palmolein oil, which contributes significantly to its saturated fat content. While it includes a nature identical butter flavour for taste, the overall nutritional profile is typical of a processed snack. It also contains iodized salt, which is a source of iodine but adds to the sodium content.
Why does ACT II Butter Flavour Popcorn score 7.4/10?
Flagged in the score: High saturated fat content from Refined Edible Palmolein Oil. Also noted: Contains Nature Identical Flavour (Butter). Trace amount of Table Butter means its contribution is minimal.
Who should avoid ACT II Butter Flavour Popcorn?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Limiting saturated fat intake; Sensitive to nature identical flavours; Milk allergy / lactose intolerance.
Is ACT II Butter Flavour Popcorn suitable for babies or young children?
Infants under 1: Limit. Toddlers & young children (1–5): Limit.
Does ACT II Butter Flavour Popcorn contain allergens?
Yes — the ingredient list contains milk (Table Butter). Check the allergen statement on the pack too if you have a diagnosed allergy.
Does ACT II Butter Flavour Popcorn contain milk?
Yes — the ingredient list names Table Butter. People with milk allergy / lactose intolerance should treat it as containing milk, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
How much sugar is in ACT II Butter Flavour Popcorn?
0 g of total sugar per 100 g. The label declares 0 g of that as added sugar per 100 g.
Is ACT II Butter Flavour Popcorn high in salt?
Yes — 900 mg of sodium per 100 g (about 2.25 g of salt), above the 1.5 g of salt per 100 g that UK front-of-pack labelling marks as high.
Are the claims on the ACT II Butter Flavour Popcorn pack accurate?
Yes — all 1 claim on the pack checked out against the ingredient list and nutrition panel.
Is ACT II Butter Flavour Popcorn vegetarian?
ACT II Butter Flavour Popcorn is marked vegetarian.
Answers are generated from this product's own Decode Label analysis — the score, the ingredient list and the label claims shown above. Always check the pack itself for allergen and dietary information.
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