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Mac’n cheese bold & cheesy
CheetosDairies · 0015300200548

Mac’n cheese bold & cheesy

Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health critical · 5 additives of concern.

Food health
Critical
Chemical concern
Not assessed

Allergens

  • Dairy
  • Gluten
  • Soy

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 15 Mar 2026

Why it's rated this way

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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.

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

Ingredients

  • Imported by51%No flag
  • IMPORTÉ PAR naturel et artificiel24.5%No flag
  • Contient12.2%No flag
  • Orge12.2%No flag
  • Lait6.1%No flag
  • Soya3.1%No flag›
  • Blé guanylate disodique1.5%No flag
  • Inosinate disodique0.8%No flag
  • Jaune soleil FCF0.4%No flag
  • Arômes gomme de guar0.2%No flag
  • Gomme xanthane<0.1%No flag
  • Carbonate de magnésium<0.1%No flag
  • Monosodique<0.1%No flag
  • Acide citrique<0.1%No flag›
  • Extrait de levureNo flag
  • Lactate de calciumNo flag
  • PotassiumNo flag›
  • Phosphate disodiqueNo flag
  • Acide lactiqueNo flag›
  • Glutamate amidon de maïsNo flag
  • SelNo flag›
  • Huile végétaleNo flag
  • MaltodextrineNo flag
  • Chlorure de laitières modifiéesNo flag
  • Poudre de fromage cheddar et de fromage bleuNo flag
  • IngrédientsNo flag
  • Pâtes alimentairesNo flag
  • Sauce au fromageNo flag
  • SoyaNo flag›
  • Wheat sunset yellow FCFNo flag
  • Natural and artificial flavouringNo flag
  • GumNo flag›
  • Magnesium carbonate · E504iNo 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.

  • Glutamate · E621Moderate

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

  • Citric acid · E330No flag
  • Yeast extractNo flag›
  • Calcium lactate · E327No flag
  • Guar gum · E412No flag
  • Xanthan potassium chlorideNo flag
  • E339iiNo flag
  • Lactic acid · E270No flag
  • MonosodiumNo flag
  • Blue cheeseNo flag›
  • Corn starchNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Vegetable oilNo flag›
  • MaltodextrinNo flag›
  • IngredientsNo flag
  • PastaNo flag
  • Cheese sauceNo flag
  • Milk ingredientsNo flag›
  • CheddarNo flag
  • Sunset yellow FCF (E110)High

    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.

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IMPORTED BY/ IMPORTÉ PAR naturel et artificiel). Contient : Orge, Lait, Soya, Blé guanylate disodique, inosinate disodique, jaune soleil FCF, arômes gomme de guar, gomme xanthane, carbonate de magnésium, monosodique, acide citrique, extrait de levure, lactate de calcium, potassium, phosphate disodique, acide lactique, glutamate amidon de maïs, sel, huile végétale, maltodextrine, chlorure de laitières modifiées, poudre de fromage cheddar et de fromage bleu, Ingrédients: Pâtes alimentaires, Sauce au fromage (substances Soy, Wheat sunset yellow FCF, natural and artificial flavour). Contains: Barley, Milk, gum, magnesium carbonate, disodium guanylate, disodium inosinate, glutamate, citric acid, yeast extract, calcium lactate, guar gum, xanthan potassium chloride, disodium phosphate, lactic acid, monosodium and blue cheese powder, corn starch, salt, vegetable oil, maltodextrin, Ingredients: Pasta, Cheese sauce (modified milk ingredients, cheddar

Alerts

Declared allergens

This product declares Dairy, Gluten, Soy.

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 15 Mar 2026

Food health

Nutrition profile and additives of concern

Contains additive of concern
  • 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.
  • 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.

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