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Cheddar Fries
Andy Capp'sSnacks · 0026200471587

Cheddar Fries

Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health critical · 4 additives of concern.

Food health
Critical
Chemical concern
Not assessed

Allergens

  • Dairy
  • Soy

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 29 Apr 2026

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Why it's rated this way

4 additives on this label are on our additives-of-concern list.

  1. TartrazineHigh concernSouthampton study link to hyperactivity/attention effects in children; can trigger reactions in sensitive individuals.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Southampton study link to hyperactivity/attention effects in children; can trigger reactions in sensitive individuals.
    Regulatory basis
    Greenveil's curated additives-of-concern list, which cites the authority behind each entry.
    How sure we are
    High confidence. Matched by the additive code declared on the label.
  2. Sunset yellow FCFHigh concernSouthampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.
    Regulatory basis
    Greenveil's curated additives-of-concern list, which cites the authority behind each entry.
    How sure we are
    High confidence. Matched by the additive code declared on the label.
  3. Monosodium glutamate (MSG)Moderate concernFlavour enhancer; self-reported intolerance ('MSG symptom complex'); EFSA flagged exposure above the group ADI.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Flavour enhancer; self-reported intolerance ('MSG symptom complex'); EFSA flagged exposure above the group ADI.
    Regulatory basis
    Greenveil's curated additives-of-concern list, which cites the authority behind each entry.
    How sure we are
    High confidence. Matched by the additive code declared on the label.
  4. Sodium phosphatesMinor concernInorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Inorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
    Regulatory basis
    Greenveil's curated additives-of-concern list, which cites the authority behind each entry.
    How sure we are
    High confidence. Matched by the additive code declared on the label.

A food's rating also reflects nutrition (Nutri-Score) and processing (NOVA); the additives above are the ingredient-level part of it.

Ingredients

  • Degermed yellow cornmeal52.3%No flag
  • Vegetable oil23.9%No flag›
  • Palm vegetable oil11.9%No flag›
  • Cottonseed vegetable oil11.9%No flag
  • Oil11.9%No flag›
  • Potatoes6%No flag›
  • Water3%No flag›
  • Cheese powder1.5%No flag
  • Whey0.7%No flag›
  • Salt0.3%No flag›
  • Buttermilk solids0.2%No flag
  • Reduced lactose whey0.1%No flag›
  • Maltodextrin<0.1%No flag›
  • Monosodium glutamate · E621<0.1%Moderate

    Flavour enhancer; self-reported intolerance ('MSG symptom complex'); EFSA flagged exposure above the group ADI.

  • Citric acid · E330<0.1%No flag
  • Cheddar powderNo flag
  • Blue cheeseNo flag›
  • MilkNo flag›
  • Lactic fermentsNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • EnzymeNo flag›
  • Yellow 5 lake · E102High

    Southampton study link to hyperactivity/attention effects in children; can trigger reactions in sensitive individuals.

  • Yellow 6 lake · E110High

    Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.

  • Autolyzed yeast extractNo flag›
  • SpiceNo flag›
  • Artificial flavouringNo flag
  • Canola oilNo flag›
  • E339iiNo flag
  • Yellow 5 · E102High

    Southampton study link to hyperactivity/attention effects in children; can trigger reactions in sensitive individuals.

  • Yellow 6 · E110High

    Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.

  • Lactic acid · E270No flag
  • Less than 2% of0.3%No flag
  • Salt0.3%No flag›
  • Onion0.3%No flag›
  • Monosodium glutamate · E6210.3%Moderate

    Flavour enhancer; self-reported intolerance ('MSG symptom complex'); EFSA flagged exposure above the group ADI.

  • Tbhq · E3190.3%No flag
  • Preservative0.3%No flag
  • Fat0.1%No flag
  • Soya oil<0.1%No flag›
  • Corn syrup solids<0.1%No flag›
  • Sodium caseinate<0.1%No flag›
  • MonoNo flag
  • DiglyceridesNo flag
  • Mono- and diglycerides · E471<0.1%No flag
  • Cheddar cheese flavor<0.1%No flag
  • Maltodextrin<0.1%No flag›
  • FlavouringNo flag
  • WheyNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • E339iiNo flag
  • Citric acid · E330<0.1%No flag
  • ChivesNo flag
  • ParsleyNo flag›
  • PaprikaNo flag›
  • Hydrolysed corn proteinNo flag
  • Natural flavouringNo flag
  • Whey powderNo flag
  • Yellow 5 lake · E102High

    Southampton study link to hyperactivity/attention effects in children; can trigger reactions in sensitive individuals.

  • Yellow 6 lake · E110High

    Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.

  • Sodium phosphates (E339)Low

    Inorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.

Show original label text

degermed yellow cornmeal, vegetable oil (palm and/or cottonseed oil), dried potatoes, water, cheese powder (whey, salt, buttermilk solids, reduced lactose whey, maltodextrin, monosodium glutamate, citric acid, cheddar , blue cheese [pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes], yellow 5 lake, yellow 6 lake, autolyzed yeast extract, spice, artificial flavor, canola oil, disodium phosphate, yellow 5, yellow 6, lactic acid), less than 2% of: salt, onion powder, monosodium glutamate, tbhq (preservative), shortening powder (soybean oil, corn syrup solids, sodium caseinate, mono , diglycerides), mono - and diglycerides, cheddar cheese flavor (maltodextrin, flavor, whey solids, salt, disodium phosphate), citric acid, dried chives, dried parsley, extractives of paprika, hydrolyzed corn protein, natural flavor, whey powder, yellow 5 lake, yellow 6 lake,contains: milk,

Alerts

Declared allergens

This product declares Dairy, Soy.

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 29 Apr 2026

Food health

Nutrition profile and additives of concern

Contains additive of concern
  • TartrazineSouthampton study link to hyperactivity/attention effects in children; can trigger reactions in sensitive individuals.
  • Sunset yellow FCFSouthampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.
  • Monosodium glutamate (MSG)Flavour enhancer; self-reported intolerance ('MSG symptom complex'); EFSA flagged exposure above the group ADI.
  • Sodium phosphatesInorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.

Per-ingredient concern · chemical identity, not food safety

What drives this

3 low · 4 not assessed

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