Inside Khloé Kardashian’s Best Popcorn Flavor

I am a big believer in second chances, and Khloé Kardashian is getting one from me. Last month, I gave my honest review of Khloud Protein Popcorn, focusing on her Olive Oil and Sea Salt flavor. While I wasn’t a fan of the chalky texture and overwhelming whey coating, I was quickly notified by the Internet that I dove in by trying the worst flavor first, and that I’d be better off trying White Cheddar, as the cheese helps diminish the chalky protein powder taste. With only six bucks to lose, I quickly headed back to Sprouts to pick up a bag to create another review.

Last month, I tried the Olive Oil and Sea Salt flavor of Khloé Kardashian’s Protein Popcorn collection. The texture was good, but I was immediately put off by the unpleasant taste of whey protein powder. If you’ve ever used unflavored whey powder in order to bake bread, it’s exactly the same taste.

Fortunately, I can see why the White Cheddar flavor is held in much higher esteem. It doesn’t completely eliminate the whey taste, but the cheese does mask it. The texture holds up, and the tanginess of the cheese gives you a pleasant cheddar taste without being “funky” or overwhelming, like some flavors can be.

Compared to other popcorn products on the market, Khloud Protein Popcorn definitely has its fair share of protein. Some brands, like SkinnyPop, only have about 2 grams of protein per serving, while Khloé’s popcorn brand boasts 7 grams. Both have approximately 150 calories per serving, although it’s worth noting that the serving size can vary from brand to brand, so it’s something to watch out for.

In terms of fat, it seems comparable to other brands on the market. Like many other popcorn varieties, it is Non-GMO and gluten-free, although some special popcorn flavors might include wheat, so it’s important to check the label. Khloud Protein Popcorn is seed-oil free, which you don’t always get with popcorn, but it contains milk due to the milk protein isolate coating, so it is unsuitable for vegans or those with dairy allergies.

As one of our writers, Jacquez, was quick to inform me, Khloe is quickly growing her brand. In addition to Sweet and Salty Kettle Corn and Cinnamon Roll, a new Dill Pickle flavor was released in February 2026.

The comments on the Instagram post teasing the launch were overwhelmingly positive. “Ohhh never have I wanted to try something so bad,” one fan commented. “Can’t wait to try!!!” another follower exclaimed. “The way I just gasped!! I didn’t see this coming but it makes so much sense!! Manifesting my Monthlies Kettle Corn purple PR box soon!!” a third fan chimed in with a popcorn emoji. Other fans begged her to bring the popcorn to stores in the U.K. and Canada.

In April 2025, when she first launched her protein-forward popcorn, the reality star talked to PEOPLE about why she decided to create her own snack line.

“I’m at this stage in my [health] journey for the past few years that I’ve been really trying to up my protein intake. I’m all about muscle definition and being strong and healthy, not just skinny,”  she shared. “Protein wise, I’m not someone that is going to sit down and have steak and eggs all day long, and I need to consume protein.”

“I was going to fitness stores to get protein, grab and go. And they don’t taste very well, in my opinion, and they’re filled with so much filler and artificial stuff,” she continued. “And I really just wanted something, selfishly, that tasted great, that didn’t have a ton of ingredients in it, that I could [fulfill] my protein intake [with].”

Fortunately for Khloud Protein Popcorn fans, it doesn’t appear to be going away anytime soon.

“I’m disappointed in so much of the food industry these days, and for me, it’s very overwhelming to sometimes pack lunches for my kids or even know what I want, and this is just the very start of what I hope Khloud will be,” she explained.

“What I really pray comes of [Khloud] is a trusting relationship. It’s not just for kids, but for my kids. I’ve given them a lot of foods,” she continued. “This is just the very start of what I hope Khloud will be. And I do want this to be a brand that people feel safe with and trust, and I want to really live up to that.”

Khloud Protein Popcorn is currently available for purchase at Target, Walmart, Amazon, Sprouts, and other major retailers.