BRB Popcorn Chips Review – We Tried 4 Flavors

Known for their popped chips, BRB now brings their range of popcorn chips. Earlier, we reviewed their popped potato chips in 3 exciting flavors and loved them for their clean ingredient list and delectable taste.

We spotted their recent addition of popcorn chips and picked all four flavors for our taste test. The four flavors offered are – Salted Caramel, Golden Butter, Salsa Cheese & Olives. Are these worth all the hype? Our BRB Popcorn Chips review covers every aspect, from the packaging to taste and texture.

The table below highlights the details of all the 4 variants of BRB Popcorn Chips : 

Taste and crunch are the crucial parameters we examined while reviewing BRB Popcorn chips. These are followed by supporting parameters, including – packaging, main ingredients, price and shelf life. 

1. Taste

BRB’s popcorn chips come in 4 interesting flavors. In this segment, we closely examine the overall taste. From the salt, spice levels, to their closeness to the flavor tags on the pack – how do these taste? Any off-putting, oily/stale aftertaste?

2. Texture 

The brand claims that these chips are neither baked nor fried. These are popped.  What does that mean? As per the brand’s website, these chips are made using the popping method. They are cooked using zero oil in a mini pressure-filled vessel  which helps them pop. Once popped, they are sprinkled with rice bran oil and seasoned with different flavors. 

The brand adds that these are super light and extra crunchy. Are these claims true?

Packaging, price and shelf life were also checked for. 

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This section covers the product details, pros and cons of each variant. Before proceeding, here are a few common points of each of the four variants: 

• The net-weight of each variant pack is 48 grams. 
• These are priced at Rs. 40 each. 
• The shelf life is 6 months. 
• These come in non-resealable packs. 
• These chips are neither baked nor fried. These are popped chips. 
• All the 4 flavors showcase a similar texture. 

Now let’s discuss these individually –

What are our findings?

A perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors, these chips taste delicious. The caramel flavor is bold and shines deliciously. A point of appreciation here is that it has no added flavors and ingredients. But still, these chips get the salted caramel flavor just right. 

What is caramel? Caramel is nothing but sugar that is cooked until it becomes brown. This entire process is known as caramelization.

Product Details (Aroma, appearance, main ingredients & calories per serving) :

The Salted Caramel variant comes in pink and yellow color packaging. Caramel, in general, has a sweet aroma. We could whiff a similar aroma here. 

This bag contains round, uneven, and slightly thick cut out chips. 

The ingredients go as – Corn, rice bran oil, and spices and condiments (Sugar, glucose, salt). Per serving, these chips contain 124.8 kcal. 

Our findings : 

Lip-Smacking! These chips are buttery and have a rich, creamy taste. No artificial taste was observed here.  

The butter is browned to perfection and lends no rancid or bitter taste. It is very similar to eating a bowl of butter popcorn. 

Product Details (Aroma, appearance, and main ingredients) :

These chips have blue and yellow color packaging. It emits a buttery aroma. Appearance-wise, they are light in color and thinner as compared to the Salted Caramel variant. 

Here are the main ingredients of this variant – Corn, rice bran oil, and spices and condiments (milk solids, salt, and sugar). The calories per 48 gm pack are 248 kcal. 

Our findings : 

Well-salted chips with a prominent tang of tomatoes. The garlic enhances the taste further. The mild sweetness at the end ties this all together. These chips are not spicy at all, but taste very similar to a homemade salsa. 

Tomato salsa is a popular side dish served mainly with Mexican cuisine. It is a delightful mix of juicy tomatoes, green chilies, onions, fresh coriander, spices, and a dash of lemon juice. 

Product Details (Aroma, appearance, and main ingredients) :

The Salsa variant has an eye-catching orange and yellow color packaging. These are thick-sized chips with a slight tinge of red color. Moreover, these are unevenly shaped. A tangy aroma was the most noticeable here. 

Corn, rice bran oil, spices, and condiments (sugar, salt, tomato solids, spice, onion powder, garlic powder) are the main ingredients used here. Per 48 gm pack, it offers 247 kcal. 

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Our findings:

Starting with the taste, these chips showcase a bold and prominent cheesy savoriness. It tastes quite cheesy. The oregano and thyme also make their presence felt. In addition, these chips have a slight sweetness too. 

What did not work here? The flavor of olives is almost negligible. We feel that the intense and overpowering flavor of cheese tends to mask up the presence of olives. 

Product Details (Aroma, appearance, and main ingredients) :

The last variant from the list is the Cheese & Olive one that comes in a green color pack. It contains 246 kcal per 48 gm. 

These chips are reddish and have specs of oregano and thyme spread across. Additionally, these are round and thick. As we opened the pack, the aroma of cheese grabbed our attention. 

The following are the ingredients found here – Corn, rice bran oil, spices & condiments (sugar, salt, milk solids, whole milk powder, spices and herbs). 

Here are some interesting FAQs on Brb Popcorn Chips.

BRB Popcorn Chips are flavorful, crunchy, and an ideal snack for guilt-free munching. It contains no preservatives or added flavors. While the Salted caramel, Salsa, and Golden Butter variants are true to their flavors the same was not the case with the Cheese & Olive chips.

Are you excited to try these popcorn chips? Let us know below what you think.

Our reviews are unbiased and all samples used during the reviews were paid for by us. Read our entire ethics statement here.