Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP Sea Salt Microwave Popcorn
Microwave popcorn bag coating unspecified; PFAS risk unclear without disclosure.
The brand does not disclose PFAS presence or absence in their grease-resistant bag coating. Standard microwave popcorn bags often use PFAS-based treatments, but brand provides no verification either way.
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Material
paper/kraft bag with grease-resistant coating
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP Sea Salt Popcorn is made of, ingredients and materials
Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP uses a paper/kraft bag lined with a grease-resistant coating to contain butter oil and prevent soaking. The coating's chemical identity is not publicly disclosed by the brand. Microwave popcorn bags are intentionally designed to heat to high temperatures to pop kernels, which increases leaching risk from any coating into food, particularly fatty oils that act as solvents.
What’s concerning
Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment
Water-repellent coating treatments have historically used PFAS.
Category baseline
The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.
PFAS
Coating composition is not disclosed; microwave heating increases risk of migration into fatty popcorn. Industry standard practice often involves fluorochemicals, but no specific testing data is available for this product.
Source, ATSDR ↗Thermal migration of coating components
Microwave popcorn bags inherently reach 350-400F during cooking. FDA acknowledges that heating non-stick coatings can release volatile compounds; the extent and safety profile depend on coating chemistry, which the brand has not disclosed.
What’s reassuring
Mineral oil or petroleum-derived solvents in ink/printing
Exterior bag printing inks are not documented to contain problematic solvents, but ingredient transparency is limited. Standard food-contact inks are regulated by FDA, and no violations are on record for this brand.
Pulp/paper degradation and fiber fragmentation
Kraft paper itself is food-safe and does not leach significantly. No reports of fiber contamination in this product, though repeated microwaving can weaken bag integrity.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
The brand has not publicly disclosed the specific chemistry of their bag coating or issued statements on PFAS avoidance. The brand does not carry third-party certifications (such as FDA migration testing results or PFOA-free pledges) that would indicate proactive safety testing. No major recalls or safety controversies specific to this product are on record, but silence on coating composition is a transparency gap in an industry where PFAS-lined bags remain common.
How it compares in its category
Most conventional microwave popcorn bags use fluorochemical coatings for grease resistance, and many contain legacy PFAS (particularly PFOA or PFOS precursors). Brands like Orville Redenbacher and Pop Secret do not disclose coating details either. Some alternatives (e.g., stovetop popcorn, air-popped, or bags labeled PFAS-free) avoid the heating-in-bag risk entirely, but Angie's remains in the mainstream unspecified category.
If you buy it
Avoid prolonged bag contact with the popped corn after cooking; transfer to a separate bowl immediately. Do not let the bag cool with hot popcorn inside, as this extends coating contact time. Store unopened bags in a cool, dry place away from direct heat or sunlight. Consider limiting frequency of consumption and rotating with non-microwave alternatives if concerned about cumulative coating exposure.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 45% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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