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Poffs

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

Food health
Critical
Chemical concern
Not assessed

Allergens

  • Dairy
  • Gluten
  • Soy

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 2 Apr 2026

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. 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. Annatto / bixin / norbixinMinor concernNatural colour; occasional allergic/intolerance reactions.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Natural colour; occasional allergic/intolerance reactions.
    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. Potassium 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

  • Cornmeal40.5%No flag
  • Sémola de maíz de grano entero27%No flag
  • Con germen y cascarilla27%No flag
  • Cornmeal13.5%No flag
  • Vegetable oil27%No flag›
  • Coating20.2%No flag›
  • Maltodextrin11.4%No flag›
  • Milk5.7%No flag›
  • Cheese2.6%No flag›
  • Iodised salt0.2%No flag
  • Vegetable fat0.2%No flag
  • Starch<0.1%No flag›
  • Natural flavouring<0.1%No flag
  • Idénticos al natural y artificial<0.1%No flag
  • Contienen cebada<0.1%No flag
  • Butterfat<0.1%No flag›
  • Vegetable oilNo flag›
  • Amarillo ocaso FCF · E102High

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

  • Sus lacasNo flag
  • Dióxido de silicio · E551No flag
  • Glutamato monosódico · E621Moderate

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

  • Ácido cítrico · E330No flag
  • Cloruro de potasio · E508No flag
  • Milk powderNo flag
  • Tartrazina · E102High

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

  • Sus lacasNo flag
  • Achiote · E160bLow

    Natural colour; occasional allergic/intolerance reactions.

  • Modified starchNo flag›
  • Fosfato de sodio · E339No flag
  • Ácido láctico · E270No flag
  • Fosfato de potasio · E340Low

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

  • Sodium citrateNo flag›
  • Triglicéridos de cadena mediaNo flag
  • Soya lecithinNo flag›
  • Sorbato de potasio · E202No flag
  • Ácido fumárico · E297No flag
  • Ácido málico · E296No flag
  • E341iiiNo flag
  • Ácido ascórbico · E300No flag
  • Tocoferoles · E307No flag
  • Added sugar6.2%No flag
  • Corn syrup6.2%No flag›
  • Amarillo ocaso FCF · E1023.1%High

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

  • Sus lacas1.5%No flag
  • Sodium caseinate0.8%No flag›
  • Dióxido de silicio · E5510.4%No flag
  • Ácido cítrico · E3300.2%No flag
  • Mono- y diglicéridos0.2%No flag
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Mezcla de sémola de maíz [sémola de maíz de grano entero 27% (con germen y cascarilla), sémola de maíz], aceite vegetal, sazonador [maltodextrina, sólidos de la leche, quesos 2,6%, sal yodada, grasa vegetal, almidón, saborizantes naturales, idénticos al natural y artificial (contienen cebada), grasa butírica, aceite vegetal, amarillo ocaso FCF y sus lacas, dióxido de silicio, glutamato monosódico, ácido cítrico, cloruro de potasio, leche en polvo, tartrazina y sus lacas, achiote, almidón modificado, fosfato de sodio, ácido láctico, fosfato de potasio, citrato de sodio, triglicéridos de cadena media, lecitina de soya, sorbato de potasio, ácido fumárico, ácido málico, fosfato tricálcico, ácido ascórbico, tocoferoles], azúcares añadidos (jarabe de maíz), amarillo ocaso FCF y sus lacas, caseinato de sodio, dióxido de silicio, ácido cítrico, mono y diglicéridos.

Alerts

Declared allergens

This product declares Dairy, Gluten, Soy.

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 2 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.
  • Monosodium glutamate (MSG)Flavour enhancer; self-reported intolerance ('MSG symptom complex'); EFSA flagged exposure above the group ADI.
  • Annatto / bixin / norbixinNatural colour; occasional allergic/intolerance reactions.
  • Potassium 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

Chemical identity has not been assessed for these 3 ingredients yet.

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