Declared allergens
This product declares Dairy, Soy.
Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 1 Jun 2025
Cheetos mac n cheese
Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health critical · 6 additives of concern.
- Critical
Allergens
- Dairy
- Soy
Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 1 Jun 2025
Why it's rated this way
6 additives on this label are on our additives-of-concern list.
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.
Ammonia caramelModerate concernCaramel colour class III; may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), an animal carcinogen.
- What it is
- Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
- Why it's flagged
- Caramel colour class III; may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), an animal carcinogen.
- 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
- Wheat falour50%No flag
- Whey alm oil12.5%No flag
- Mixed cheese3.1%No flag
- Cheddar1.6%No flag
- Romano daily value* monterey jack0.8%No flag
- Parmigiano reggiano0.4%No flag
- Blue cheeses mlk 6% cultures0.2%No flag
- Modified corn starch corn syrup solids0.8%No flag
- Guar gum · E4120.2%No flag
- Silicon 8% dicode<0.1%No flag
- Natural and artificial flavouring<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.
- Potassium chloride · E508No flag
- Garlic 170 powderNo flag
- Xanthan gum · E415No flag
- Cultured nonfat milkNo flag
- Lactic 28% acidNo flag
- Skimmed milk powderNo flag
- Annato extractNo flag
- ColoriNo flag
- Disodium guanylate · E627Low
Ribonucleotide flavour enhancer typically used together with monosodium glutamate (E621); may contribute to symptoms reported by glutamate-sensitive individuals.
- Disodium inosinate · E631Low
Ribonucleotide flavour enhancer typically used together with monosodium glutamate (E621); may contribute to symptoms reported by glutamate-sensitive individuals.
- Citric acioNo flag
- Malic acioNo flag
- Blue 1 · E133Moderate
Synthetic dye; allergic-type reactions reported in sensitive individuals.
- Caramel color · E150aNo flag
- Red 40 · E129High
Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.
- Turmeric extract · E100No flag
- ColourNo flag
- Calories 240 total fat 5g sauraled fat 1.5g sholesterol <5mg sdium 630mg re6oded sugars pmtein 7g riboflavinNo flag
- IngredientsNo flag
- Foood020265-l02-2No flag
- Ammonia caramel (E150C)Moderate
Caramel colour class III; may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), an animal carcinogen.
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wheat falour, maltodextrin, whey alm oil, canola oil, cheese blend (cheddar, romano daily value* monterey jack, parmesan and blue cheeses mlk 6% cultures, salt, enzymes), salt, modified corn starch corn syrup solids, buttermilk, guar gum, silicon 8% dicode, natural and artificial flavor, monosodium glutamate, sodium caseinate, potassium chloride, onion powder, spices, lactose, jalapeno pepper", garlic 170 powder, xanthan gum, cultured nonfat milk, lactic 28% acid, autolyzed yeast extract, nonfat dry milk, annato extract (colori, sunflower oil, disodium guanylate, 15% disodium inosinate, citric acio, malic acio, blue 1, 9% caramel color, red 40, turmeric extract (color), calories 240 total fat 5g sauraled fat 1.5g sholesterol <5mg sdium 630mg re6oded sugars pmtein 7g riboflavin, folic acid, soy lecithin. "dried contains milk, soy and wheat ingredients (foood020265-l02-2)
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Food health
Nutrition profile and additives of concern
Contains additive of concern
- Allura red ACSouthampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.
- Brilliant blue FCFSynthetic dye; allergic-type reactions reported in sensitive individuals.
- Ammonia caramelCaramel colour class III; may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), an animal carcinogen.
- 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
- MaltodextrinLow concern
- Canola OilLow concern
- SaltLow concern
8 of 13 ingredients not yet assessed · Show allHide
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