Declared allergens
This product declares Dairy.
Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 23 Apr 2020
Cheetos Jalapeno & Cheddar 9.5z
Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health critical · 7 additives of concern.
- Critical
Allergens
- Dairy
Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 23 Apr 2020
Why it's rated this way
7 additives on this label are on our additives-of-concern list.
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.
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.
Allura red ACHigh 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.
Brilliant blue FCFModerate concernSynthetic dye; allergic-type reactions reported in sensitive individuals.
- What it is
- Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
- Why it's flagged
- Synthetic dye; allergic-type reactions reported 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.
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.
Disodium guanylateMinor concernRibonucleotide flavour enhancer typically used together with monosodium glutamate (E621); may contribute to symptoms reported by glutamate-sensitive individuals.
- What it is
- Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
- Why it's flagged
- Ribonucleotide flavour enhancer typically used together with monosodium glutamate (E621); may contribute to symptoms reported by glutamate-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.
Disodium inosinateMinor concernRibonucleotide flavour enhancer typically used together with monosodium glutamate (E621); may contribute to symptoms reported by glutamate-sensitive individuals.
- What it is
- Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
- Why it's flagged
- Ribonucleotide flavour enhancer typically used together with monosodium glutamate (E621); may contribute to symptoms reported by glutamate-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.
Ingredients
- Cornmeal62.5%No flag
- Cornmeal33.3%No flag
- Niacin · E3757.3%No flag
- Riboflavin · E1011.8%No flag
- Cheddar Jalapeno Seasoning9.4%No flag
- Made from Corn2.3%No flag
- Romano Cheese0.1%No flag
- Cow's Milk<0.1%No flag
- Lactic ferments<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.
- Cheddar Cheese<0.1%No flag
- Lactic fermentsNo flag
- Natural and artificial flavouringNo flag
- ColourNo flag
- Including Yellow 6 · E110High
Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.
- Yellow 5 · E102High
Southampton study link to hyperactivity/attention effects in children; can trigger reactions in sensitive individuals.
- Blue 1 · E133Moderate
Synthetic dye; allergic-type reactions reported in sensitive individuals.
- Red 40 · E129High
Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.
- Skimmed milkNo flag
- Lactic Acid · E270No flag
- Citric Acid · E330No flag
- Malic Acid · E296No flag
- Disodium Inosinate · E631Low
Ribonucleotide flavour enhancer typically used together with monosodium glutamate (E621); may contribute to symptoms reported by glutamate-sensitive individuals.
- Disodium Guanylate · E627Low
Ribonucleotide flavour enhancer typically used together with monosodium glutamate (E621); may contribute to symptoms reported by glutamate-sensitive individuals.
Show original label text
Enriched Corn Meal (Corn Meal, Ferrous Sulfate, Niacin, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Vegetable Oil (Corn, Canola, and/or Sunflower Oil), Cheddar Jalapeno Seasoning (Whey, Maltodextrin [Made from Corn], Salt, Canola Oil, Buttermilk, Romano Cheese [Cow's Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes], Monosodium Glutamate, Cheddar Cheese [Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes], Onion Powder, Sugar, Corn Starch, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Modified Corn Starch, Dextrose, Spices, Lactose, Jalapeno Pepper, Garlic Powder, Sodium Caseinate, Artificial Color [Including Yellow 6, Yellow 5, Blue 1, Red 40], Skim Milk, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid, Malic Acid, Sunflower Oil, Disodium Inosinate, Disodium Guanylate), and Salt.
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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.
- Allura red ACSouthampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.
- Brilliant blue FCFSynthetic dye; allergic-type reactions reported in sensitive individuals.
- Monosodium glutamate (MSG)Flavour enhancer; self-reported intolerance ('MSG symptom complex'); EFSA flagged exposure above the group ADI.
- Disodium guanylateRibonucleotide flavour enhancer typically used together with monosodium glutamate (E621); may contribute to symptoms reported by glutamate-sensitive individuals.
- Disodium inosinateRibonucleotide flavour enhancer typically used together with monosodium glutamate (E621); may contribute to symptoms reported by glutamate-sensitive individuals.
Per-ingredient concern · chemical identity, not food safety
What drives this
- SaltModerate concern
1 of 2 ingredients not yet assessed · Show allHide
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