Declared allergens
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Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 3 May 2025
Cheetos, Mix-Ups, Flamin Hot & Cheesy Mix, Flamin Hot & Cheesy Mix
Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health critical · 7 additives of concern.
- Critical
Allergens
- Dairy
Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 3 May 2025
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
- Cheetos Brand Puffs Cheese Flavored Snacks51.4%No flag
- Cornmeal26.4%No flag
- Cornmeal25%No flag
- Niacin · E37512.1%No flag
- Riboflavin · E1013%No flag
- Cheese Seasoning0.4%No flag
- Cheddar Cheese<0.1%No flag
- Lactic ferments<0.1%No flag
- Made From Corn<0.1%No flag
- Monosodium Glutamate · E621Moderate
Flavour enhancer; self-reported intolerance ('MSG symptom complex'); EFSA flagged exposure above the group ADI.
- Natural and artificial flavouringNo flag
- Lactic Acid · E270No flag
- Citric Acid · E330No flag
- ColourNo flag
- Cheetos Brand Flamin Hot Crunchy Cheese Flavored Snacks<0.1%No flag
- Cornmeal<0.1%No flag
- Cornmeal<0.1%No flag
- Niacin · E375<0.1%No flag
- Riboflavin · E101No flag
- Flamin' Hot SeasoningNo flag
- Made From CornNo flag
- Monosodium Glutamate · E621Moderate
Flavour enhancer; self-reported intolerance ('MSG symptom complex'); EFSA flagged exposure above the group ADI.
- Citric Acid · E330No flag
- ColourNo flag
- Red 40 Lake · E129High
Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.
- Yellow 6 Lake · E110High
Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.
- 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.
- Cheddar CheeseNo flag
- Lactic fermentsNo flag
- Natural flavouringNo flag
- E262iiNo flag
- Disodium Inosinate · E631Low
Ribonucleotide flavour enhancer typically used together with monosodium glutamate (E621); may contribute to symptoms reported by glutamate-sensitive individuals.
- And Disodium Guanylate · E627Low
Ribonucleotide flavour enhancer typically used together with monosodium glutamate (E621); may contribute to symptoms reported by glutamate-sensitive individuals.
- Cheetos Brand Grid-Shaped Jalapeno Cheddar Flavored SnacksNo flag
- CornmealNo flag
- CornmealNo flag
- Niacin · E375No flag
- Riboflavin · E101No flag
- Cheddar Jalapeno SeasoningNo flag
- Cheddar CheeseNo flag
- Lactic fermentsNo flag
- Salt EnzymesNo flag
- Made From CornNo flag
- Romano CheeseNo flag
- Part Skim Cow'S MilkNo flag
- Lactic fermentsNo flag
- Monosodium Glutamate · E621Moderate
Flavour enhancer; self-reported intolerance ('MSG symptom complex'); EFSA flagged exposure above the group ADI.
- Natural and artificial flavouringNo flag
- ColourNo flag
- 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.
- Citric Acid · E330No flag
- Lactic Acid · E270No flag
- Malic Acid · E296No flag
- Skimmed milkNo 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.
- Cheetos Brand Mini Puffs Double Cheddar Flavored SnacksNo flag
- CornmealNo flag
- CornmealNo flag
- Niacin · E375No flag
- Riboflavin · E101No flag
- Double Cheddar SeasoningNo flag
- Cheddar CheeseNo flag
- Lactic fermentsNo flag
- Made From CornNo flag
- Monosodium Glutamate · E621Moderate
Flavour enhancer; self-reported intolerance ('MSG symptom complex'); EFSA flagged exposure above the group ADI.
- ColourNo flag
- Citric Acid · E330No flag
- Lactic Acid · E270No flag
- Artificial flavouringNo flag
Show original label text
Cheetos Brand Puffs Cheese Flavored Snacks: Enriched Corn Meal (Corn Meal, Ferrous Sulfate, Niacin, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, And Folic Acid), Vegetable Oil (Corn, Canola, And/Or Sunflower Oil), Cheese Seasoning (Whey, Cheddar Cheese [Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes], Canola Oil, Maltodextrin [Made From Corn], Salt, Whey Protein Concentrate, Monosodium Glutamate, Natural And Artificial Flavors, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid, Artificial Color [Yellow 6]), And Salt. Cheetos Brand Flamin Hot Crunchy Cheese Flavored Snacks: Enriched Corn Meal (Corn Meal, Ferrous Sulfate, Niacin, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, And Folic Acid), Vegetable Oil (Corn, Canola And/Or Sunflower Oil), Flamin' Hot Seasoning (Maltodextrin [Made From Corn], Salt, Sugar, Monosodium Glutamate, Yeast Extract, Citric Acid, Artificial Color [Red 40 Lake, Yellow 6 Lake, Yellow 6, Yellow 5], Sunflower Oil, Cheddar Cheese [Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes], Onion Powder, Whey, Whey Protein Concentrate, Garlic Powder, Natural Flavor, Buttermilk, Sodium Diacetate, Disodium Inosinate, And Disodium Guanylate), And Salt. Cheetos Brand Grid-Shaped Jalapeno Cheddar Flavored Snacks: Enriched Corn Meal (Corn Meal, Ferrous Sulfate, Niacin, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Vegetable Oil (Corn, Canola, And/Or Sunflower Oil), Cheddar Jalapeno Seasoning (Cheddar Cheese [Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt Enzymes], Salt, Whey, Maltodextrin, [Made From Corn], Buttermilk, Romano Cheese [Part Skim Cow'S Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes], Monosodium Glutamate, Whey Protein Concentrate, Natural And Artificial Flavors, Onion Powder, Corn Starch, Corn Oil, Sugar, Spices, Dextrose, Jalapeno Pepper, Garlic Powder, Sunflower Oil, Artificial Color [Yellow 6, Yellow 5, Blue 1, Red 40], Citric Acid, Lactose, Lactic Acid, Malic Acid, Skim Milk, Disodium Inosinate And Disodium Guanylate). Cheetos Brand Mini Puffs Double Cheddar Flavored Snacks: Enriched Corn Meal (Corn Meal, Ferrous Sulfate, Niacin, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Vegetable Oil (Corn, Canola, And/Or Sunflower Oil), Double Cheddar Seasoning (Cheddar Cheese [Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes], Whey, Canola Oil, Maltodextrin [Made From Corn], Salt, Monosodium Glutamate, Artificial Color [Yellow 6], Citric Acid, Lactic Acid, Artificial Flavor), And Salt.
Alerts
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
- Thiamin MononitrateModerate concern
- Folic AcidModerate concern
- SaltModerate concern
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