Ingredient

Pucker Powder

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Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

No

Role in food

Manufacturers add Pucker Powder to foods to provide a sour taste and bright color. …

What it is

Pucker Powder is a brand name for a powdered candy flavoring that is typically sour. It is a blend of sugar, citric acid, malic acid, artificial flavors, and artificial colors.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add Pucker Powder to foods to provide a sour taste and bright color. It is commonly found in candies, popcorn, and snack mixes, especially those marketed as 'sour' varieties.

Health notes

Pucker Powder contains artificial sweeteners and colors, which are approved for use in the U.S. by the FDA. While generally recognized as safe (GRAS) in the amounts typically consumed, some individuals may be sensitive to artificial colors or flavors. International bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated many of the individual components of such flavorings.

Allergen info

Pucker Powder is not derived from any of the 9 FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Pucker Powder

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Kathy Kaye Foods Sour Green Apple Popcorn, Sour Green Apple Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks High in added sugars — 26% DV per serving 393kcal 3.6Protein 3.6Fat 89.3Carbs Kathy Kaye Foods Sour Wild Cherry Popcorn Ball, Sour Wild Cherry Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks High in added sugars — 26% DV per serving 393kcal 3.6Protein 3.6Fat 89.3Carbs Kathy Kaye Foods Sour Blue Raspberry Popcorn, Sour Blue Raspberry Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks High in added sugars — 26% DV per serving 393kcal 3.6Protein 3.6Fat 89.3Carbs Kathy Kaye Foods Sweet Birthday Cake Popcorn, Sweet Birthday Cake Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks High in added sugars — 26% DV per serving 393kcal 3.6Protein 3.6Fat 89.3Carbs Kathy Kaye Foods Sweet Birthday Cake Popcorn Ball, Sweet Birthday Cake Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks High in added sugars — 26% DV per serving 393kcal 3.6Protein 3.6Fat 89.3Carbs Kathy Kaye Foods Sweet Strawberry Popcorn, Sweet Strawberry Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks High in added sugars — 26% DV per serving 393kcal 3.6Protein 3.6Fat 89.3Carbs Kathy Kaye Foods Sweet Strawberry Popcorn Ball, Sweet Strawberry Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks High in added sugars — 26% DV per serving 393kcal 3.6Protein 3.6Fat 89.3Carbs Kathy Kaye Foods Sour Blue Raspberry Popcorn Ball, Sour Blue Raspberry Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks High in added sugars — 26% DV per serving 393kcal 3.6Protein 3.6Fat 89.3Carbs Kathy Kaye Foods Sour Green Apple Popcorn Ball, Sour Green Apple Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks High in added sugars — 26% DV per serving 393kcal 3.6Protein 3.6Fat 89.3Carbs Kathy Kaye Foods Sour Wild Cherry Popcorn, Sour Wild Cherry Candy High in added sugars — 26% DV per serving 393kcal 3.6Protein 3.6Fat 89.3Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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