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Jul 6, 2013

Review: Pepperidge Farm - Buffalo Wing Goldfish Puffs

Pepperidge Farm's Goldfish Puffs are basically like goldfish-shaped Cheetos Cheese Puffs. They come in several flavors, but my local Target only had Buffalo Wing flavor so here we are (the other flavors are Mega Cheese and Cheddar & Bacon). They are also gluten-free.

A 7-ounce bag was $2.99.

Goldfish Puffs don't have quite the same texture as Cheetos Cheese Puffs. This is due, I think, to these being baked rather than fried. It doesn't have the same uniform lattice air bubbles of the Cheetos version and, as a result, feels slightly irregular and denser.

It doesn't have as much cheesy powder either. I feel like a Cheetos version of Buffalo Wing flavor would beat you over the head with flavor, while the Goldfish version takes a more measured approach that leaves you a sense of the corn meal in the puffs.


The powder exhibits the vinegary tang of Buffalo wings with just the barest tingle of spicy heat (the blink-and-you'll-miss-it variety of spiciness). The overall effect is pleasing and you can consider it Buffalo wing flavor for people who are more sensitive to heat.

Overall, Pepperidge Farm's Goldfish Puffs is a pretty good alternative to the more popular Cheetos Cheese Puffs for fans of Buffalo wing-flavored things, but who prefer a more moderate approach to flavor. Personally, the lighter flavor makes it really easy to eat a lot of them, which might be dangerous for some.

Nutritional Info - Pepperidge Farm Buffalo Wing Goldfish Puffs
Serving Size - 41 pieces (30g)
Calories - 140 (from Fat - 50)
Fat - 6g (Saturated Fat - .5g)
Sodium - 240mg
Carbs - 21g (Sugar - 2g)
Protein - 2g