Peppy Korean Hot n Spicy Corn Puffs
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Peppy Korean Hot n Spicy Corn Puffs are baked-looking corn balls dusted with chilli seasoning, sold as a spicy namkeen snack. It scores EB4: nutrition is very low because the corn base brings little protein or fibre, ingredients hold up well with a short list, and risk is high from saturated fat and salt. An occasional handful, not a bagful.
Ingredients, decoded
16 listed- Corn Grit
- Refined Vegetable Oil (Palmolein)
- Rice Grit
- Red Chilli Powder
- Dry Mango Powder
- Garlic Powder
- Onion Powder
- Tomato Powder
- Maltodextrin
- Sugar
- Iodized Salt
- Paprika Oleoresin
- Anticaking Agent (E551)
- Nature and Nature Identical Flavours
- Flavour Enhancer (E635)
- Acidity Regulator (E330, E334)
1 teaspoon of sugar in every 100 g · 5.4 g total sugar, 5 g a teaspoon
| Energy | 482.6 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 57.5 g |
| Total sugars | 5.4 g |
| Added sugars | 2 g |
| Total fat | 24.2 g |
| Saturated fat | 11.1 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 720 mg |
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What to know about Peppy Korean Hot n Spicy Corn Puffs
A corn puff with a short list and a heavy fat load
Peppy Korean Hot n Spicy Corn Puffs are a 75 g namkeen snack made from corn grit (60%), refined palmolein oil (24%) and rice grit (6%), seasoned with red chilli, dry mango, garlic, onion and tomato powders. It is bought as a light, crunchy, spicy snack that does without potato.
Per 100 g it has 482.6 kcal, 9 g protein, 11.1 g saturated fat and 720 mg sodium, with 2 g added sugar. A 15 g serve, one of four in the pack, gives 72 kcal and 108 mg sodium. The full 75 g pack comes to about 362 kcal and 540 mg sodium.
The front promises 30% less oil, no artificial colours, no added preservatives and gluten free, and the list backs the colour, preservative and gluten points. The oil is still a quarter of the weight, and the saturated fat is high. CleanPlate scores it EB4.
Why Peppy Korean Hot n Spicy Corn Puffs scores EB4
Nutrition is an E: 9 g protein per 100 g, mostly from corn, and no fibre or micronutrients declared. Ingredients are a B on a short list. Risk is a 4, driven by 11.1 g saturated fat per 100 g.
Very low nutrient density
- Protein
- 9 g
- Fibre
- Not declared
- Vitamins and minerals
- None declared
- Energy
- 483 kcal
01 Nutrition density: why E
Protein is 9 g per 100 g, and the largest share comes from corn grit, a lower-quality source. The protein credit is halved, and the nutrition grade ends at the bottom of the scale.
No fibre, vitamins or minerals are declared, so nothing else lifts the grade. In one 15 g serve you get about 1.4 g protein.
Scored on protein, fibre and twelve vitamins and minerals, against the Codex and FSSAI "source" and "high" levels, per 100 g and per 100 kcal. Protein also has to supply at least 12.5% of the calories to count, and 25% for full credit.
Good, few concerning additives
- Base
- Corn Grit
- Main fat
- Refined Vegetable Oil
- Sweeteners
- Maltodextrin, Sugar
- Additives
- 3
- Flagged
- Palmolein, Maltodextrin
02 Ingredient integrity: why B
The list is short and mostly recognisable: corn grit, palmolein, rice grit and spice powders. No hydrogenated fat is listed, so the declared 0 g trans fat is accepted. That keeps the grade at a B.
Points are lost for nature and nature-identical flavours, the flavour enhancer E635, the anticaking agent E551 and paprika oleoresin. These cost ingredient points. Citric and tartaric acids cost none. Spice powders and additives carry no percentages.
Scored on how processed the ingredients are, which additives are used and why, and whether the label keeps its promises.
High risk
- Added sugar
- 2 g
- Sodium
- 720 mg
- Saturated fat
- 11.1 g
- Trans fat
- 0 g
03 Load risk: why 4
Saturated fat is the biggest driver: 11.1 g per 100 g, more than twice the 5 g high line. A 15 g serve has 1.7 g.
Sodium comes next at 720 mg per 100 g, about 1.8 g of salt, and energy adds to it at 482.6 kcal. Added sugar is 2 g and trans fat is 0 g, so they play little part.
Scored on free sugar, sodium, saturated fat and trans fat, each weighed by how strong the evidence of harm is.
Red flags
- −Red flag: High sodium (720mg per 100g)
- −Red flag: High saturated fat (11.1g)
- −Red flag: Palm oil listed
- −Red flag: Contains Maltodextrin
Green flags
Nothing stands out in its favour.
Does Peppy Korean Hot n Spicy Corn Puffs live up to its claims?
The colour, preservative and gluten claims match the list, and the less-oil claim is measured against potato chips only. Palmolein is still 24% of the puffs.
- On the packBe careful
“30% Less Oil”
The pack compares with regular potato chips, which it says carry about 37% oil. Palmolein is 24% here, but the puffs still have 24.2 g fat and 11.1 g saturated fat per 100 g.
- On the packHolds
“No Artificial Colours”
The only colour listed is paprika oleoresin, a natural extract. The back of the pack says it contains permitted natural colours.
- On the packHolds
“No Added Preservatives”
No preservative is listed. The acidity regulators (citric and tartaric acid) and the anticaking agent are additives, but not preservatives.
- On the packBe careful
“Gluten Free”
The ingredients are corn and rice with no gluten source. The pack also says it is processed in a plant that handles gluten, soya, dairy and nuts.
What's in Peppy Korean Hot n Spicy Corn Puffs?
Corn grit, palmolein and rice grit lead a short list with spice powders. Watch the oil, the salt and the flavour additives.
The ingredient list, read for you
Corn grit (60%) makes up most of the puff, with refined palmolein oil (24%) next and rice grit (6%) after it. The heat and tang come from red chilli, dry mango, garlic, onion and tomato powders, with no percentages given. Maltodextrin, sugar and iodized salt fill out the seasoning, and paprika oleoresin gives the colour.
Flavours (natural and nature-identical), flavour enhancer E635 and the acidity regulators E330 and E334 add taste and tang. Anticaking agent E551 keeps the seasoning free-flowing.
Ingredients to watch
- Saturated fatConcern
11.1 g per 100 g, from palmolein. One 15 g serve has 1.7 g and the whole pack about 8.3 g.
- SodiumWorth watching
720 mg per 100 g, about 1.8 g of salt. A 15 g serve has 108 mg.
- Flavours, flavour enhancer and anticaking agentWorth watching
Nature-identical flavours, E635 and E551 are listed, and each costs ingredient points.
- Palmolein oilWorth watching
24% of the puffs, which is less than the 37% the pack quotes for potato chips, but still the main source of calories after the corn.
- Short, plain baseFine
Corn, rice and spice powders, with no hydrogenated fat and 0 g trans fat declared.
What it doesn’t have
- No fibre, vitamins or minerals are declared on the panel.
- No percentages are given for the spice powders or additives.
Who should eat Peppy Korean Hot n Spicy Corn Puffs?
An occasional snack for most adults and children. Rarely for anyone watching blood pressure or weight, since 100 g has 720 mg sodium and 482.6 kcal.
- Most adultsOccasionally
11.1 g saturated fat per 100 g, and the full pack has about 8.3 g.
- ChildrenOccasionally
720 mg sodium per 100 g in a snack that is easy to eat in quantity.
- High blood pressureRarely
A 15 g serve has 108 mg sodium, and the whole pack about 540 mg.
- Weight managementRarely
482.6 kcal per 100 g with only 9 g protein to fill you up.
Peppy Korean Hot n Spicy Corn Puffs: common questions
What is the CleanPlate score of Peppy Korean Hot n Spicy Corn Puffs?
Peppy Korean Hot n Spicy Corn Puffs are baked-looking corn balls dusted with chilli seasoning, sold as a spicy namkeen snack. It scores EB4: nutrition is very low because the corn base brings little protein or fibre, ingredients hold up well with a short list, and risk is high from saturated fat and salt. An occasional handful, not a bagful. Nutrition E, ingredients B, load risk 4; nutrition and ingredients run A to E, risk runs 1 to 5, and A and 1 are best.
How many calories and how much protein are in Peppy Korean Hot n Spicy Corn Puffs?
Per 100 g, Peppy Korean Hot n Spicy Corn Puffs has 483 kcal, 9 g protein, 57.5 g carbohydrate, 24.2 g fat and 11.1 g saturated fat. One serve (15 g, one of 4 per pack) has 72 kcal and 1.4 g protein.
What are the ingredients in Peppy Korean Hot n Spicy Corn Puffs?
16 ingredients, in label order: Corn Grit, Refined Vegetable Oil (Palmolein), Rice Grit, Red Chilli Powder, Dry Mango Powder, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Tomato Powder, Maltodextrin, Sugar, Iodized Salt, Paprika Oleoresin, Anticaking Agent (E551), Nature and Nature Identical Flavours, Flavour Enhancer (E635), Acidity Regulator (E330, E334). Flagged: Palmolein (low concern), Maltodextrin (low concern).
Does Peppy Korean Hot n Spicy Corn Puffs live up to its claims?
4 claims checked: 2 hold, 2 need care. "30% Less Oil" needs care: The pack compares with regular potato chips, which it says carry about 37% oil. Palmolein is 24% here, but the puffs still have 24.2 g fat and 11.1 g saturated fat per 100 g. "Gluten Free" needs care: The ingredients are corn and rice with no gluten source. The pack also says it is processed in a plant that handles gluten, soya, dairy and nuts.
Who should limit Peppy Korean Hot n Spicy Corn Puffs?
Most adults: occasionally. 11.1 g saturated fat per 100 g, and the full pack has about 8.3 g. Children: occasionally. 720 mg sodium per 100 g in a snack that is easy to eat in quantity. High blood pressure: rarely. A 15 g serve has 108 mg sodium, and the whole pack about 540 mg.
How much sugar, salt and saturated fat does Peppy Korean Hot n Spicy Corn Puffs have?
Per 100 g, Peppy Korean Hot n Spicy Corn Puffs has 2 g added sugar, 720 mg sodium (about 1.8 g salt) and 11.1 g saturated fat. The FSSAI and UK FSA "high" lines are 10 g added sugar, 600 mg sodium and 5 g saturated fat per 100 g. It is high in salt and saturated fat.
Last reviewed October 29, 2026. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label. Spotted a mistake? .
Label read on 29 October 2026, from photos of the pack. If the pack has changed since, tell us.
Score history (1)
| Date | Score | Method | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 October 2026 | EB4 | v5.0 | History starts here |
Every change to this score is logged. See corrections and the method changelog.
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