Is Pirate’s Booty Gluten-Free? (Snack Review)
If you’ve recently been diagnosed with Celiac disease, you might be wondering if your favorite snacks are safe to eat. This brings us to the following question: is pirate’s booty gluten-free?
Yes, Pirate’s Booty snacks are certified gluten-free by the Gluten-Free Certification Organization (GFCO). That means you can enjoy this delicious snack without worry.
In the sections below we’re going to cover the ingredients of Pirates Booty and what makes it so delicious. By the end of this review, you can decide whether or not it’s a good gluten-free snack for you.
What Does Pirate’s Booty Taste Like?
For this review, we’re sampling the Pirate’s Booty Aged White Cheddar. So, what does it taste like? As you might expect from the name, there’s a strong cheese flavor once it hits your tongue.
I would argue it’s a slightly stronger flavor compared to similar cheese puff snack brands. That’s most likely from the cheddar, which is known as one of the stronger and sharper cheeses.
When it comes to texture, Pirate’s Booty are soft, light, and airy. They’re certainly not hard and crunchy like Cheetos are (another similar cheese puff snack).
Instead, Pirate’s Booty are small and have a nice crunch and mouthfeel. That means you can eat a ton of these and not even realize it – which can be dangerous if you’re counting calories.
Pirate’s Booty Ingredients
Now that we know Pirate’s Booty is certified gluten-free, let’s take a look at what it’s made from. You can find a long list of ingredients on the packaging, all of which are safe to consume for people with Celiac disease.
- Cornmeal
- Rice flour
- Sunflower oil
- Canola oil
- Corn oil
- Cheddar cheese
- Whey
- Buttermilk
- Salt
- Natural flavor
- Sea salt
- Citric acid
- Black pepper
- Lactic acid
Pirate’s Booty Nutrition Facts
At first glance, Pirate’s Booty might seem healthier than a bag of potato chips. This snack not only has less calories, but there’s only 1 gram of sugar per serving.
But the truth is, Pirate’s Booty is not the most nutritious thing you can put in your body. It’s low in protein and lacks dietary fiber. That means it won’t keep you full and might leave you craving more.
But there’s nothing wrong with enjoying a bag of Pirate’s Booty once in a while. It can be challenging to find gluten-free snacks – especially when you’re traveling.
At the end of the day, eating this gluten-free treat is better than fast food and candy. Just try to limit the amount of processed food from your diet and stick to whole ingredients when possible.
Pirate’s Booty Flavors
Pirate’s Booty is known for their classic Aged White Cheddar taste. But there are plenty of other flavors from this popular gluten-free snack brand. Some other flavors include:
- Aged White Cheddar
- Cheddar Blast!
- Crunch Attack! Great-White Cheddar
- Fruit Sticks Mixed Berry
- New York Pizza
- Ranch
- Sour Cream & Onion
- Veggie Sticks Sea Salt
- Wind Tings Sour Cream & Onion
- Caramel
Final Thoughts
Pirate’s Booty gets a thumbs up from us in terms of taste. If you’re looking for a new gluten-free snack, we highly recommend trying out the Aged White Cheddar flavor.
It’s light, crunchy, and has a delicious cheese flavor. Sure, it’s not the healthiest thing you can eat, but sometimes finding gluten-free snacks can be difficult.
The nutrition facts are also decent. There are only 140 calories, 6g fat, 18g carbs, and 2g protein per serving. Keep in mind that even though Pirate’s Booty is delicious, it’s not the most filling snack.
