Ka-Pop!
Ka-Pop Snacks creates snacks using only three ingredients: sorghum, oil and seasoning. They offer many different products, but it’s all essentially the same thing: flavored sorghum. You can find rings, puffs and chips on the Ka-Pop website, all in a wide variety of flavors.
I tried the dairy-free cheddar puffs. My four-ounce bag came from Thrive Market for $3.29.
You can also find Ka-Pop products in King Soopers, Whole Foods Markets, and Natural Grocers in Colorado. Ka-Pop Snacks is located in Colorado and partners with local family farms, so all their sorghum is home-grown in the US.
Why Sorghum?
I was not very familiar with sorghum, so I did some research. According to healthline.com, “Sorghum is rich in a variety of nutrients, including B vitamins, which play an essential role in metabolism, nerve cell development, and healthy hair and skin.
It’s also a rich source of magnesium, a mineral that’s important for bone formation, heart health, and over 600 biochemical reactions in your body, such as energy production and protein metabolism (4Trusted Source).
In addition, sorghum is high in antioxidants like flavonoids, phenolic acids, and tannins. Eating a diet rich in these antioxidants can lower oxidative stress and inflammation in your body (5).
What’s more, half a cup of sorghum provides more than 7 grams of fiber, which is about 25% of the recommended daily fiber intake (3Trusted Source, 6). A diet rich in fiber helps to manage weight, lower cholesterol, stabilize blood sugar levels, and prevent constipation.
Finally, this grain is a great source of plant-based protein. In fact, it provides as much protein as quinoa, a cereal grain renowned for its high protein content.”
Ka-Pop was founded by a dad who is passionate about health and fitness, so sorghum seems like a reasonable solution to assist on his mission of creating healthier snacks.
To quote the founder, Dustin, “It all started with wanting a better snack – something I could grab without all that guilt that comes from empty snacking. I’m as serious about taste and sustainable nutrition as I am about working out and training other athletes.”
And these puffs really are tasty! I noticed they smell a bit different, though not necessarily in a bad way — just not as you would expect them to smell. I assume maybe that’s the sorghum scent. Either way, the flavor was delicious, and the puffs also had a little extra crunch.
Ka-Pop Snacks sell for a reasonable price, are a healthier choice, and are just as tasty! I give them an IMBHO-yes!
