Declared allergens
This product declares Dairy.
Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 23 Apr 2020
Cheetos Xtra Cheezy 8.75z
Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health critical · 4 additives of concern.
- Critical
Allergens
- Dairy
Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 23 Apr 2020
Why it's rated this way
4 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.
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.
Ingredients
- Cheetos Brand Crunchy Cheese Flavored Snacks50.9%No flag
- Cornmeal25.9%No flag
- Cornmeal25%No flag
- Niacin · E37512.3%No flag
- Riboflavin · E1013.1%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 Puffs Double Cheddar 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
- 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
- Including Yellow 6 · E110High
Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.
- Citric Acid · E330No flag
- Lactic Acid · E270No flag
- Artificial flavouringNo flag
- Cheetos Brand Mini Puffs Parmesan Flavored SnacksNo flag
- CornmealNo flag
- CornmealNo flag
- Niacin · E375No flag
- Riboflavin · E101No flag
- Parmesan SeasoningNo flag
- Parmigiano reggianoNo flag
- Semi skimmed milkNo flag
- Lactic fermentsNo flag
- Salt EnzymesNo flag
- Made from CornNo flag
- Skimmed milkNo flag
- Monosodium Glutamate · E621Moderate
Flavour enhancer; self-reported intolerance ('MSG symptom complex'); EFSA flagged exposure above the group ADI.
- Natural flavouringNo flag
- Cheddar CheeseNo flag
- Lactic fermentsNo flag
- Lactic fermentsNo flag
- Citric Acid · E330No flag
- ColourNo flag
- Including Yellow 5 Lake · E102High
Southampton study link to hyperactivity/attention effects in children; can trigger reactions in sensitive individuals.
- Lactic Acid · E270No flag
- Cheetos brand Grid-Shaped Nacho Cheese Flavored SnacksNo flag
- CornmealNo flag
- CornmealNo flag
- Niacin · E375No flag
- Riboflavin · E101No flag
- Nacho Cheese SeasoningNo flag
- Made from CornNo flag
- Monosodium Glutamate · E621Moderate
Flavour enhancer; self-reported intolerance ('MSG symptom complex'); EFSA flagged exposure above the group ADI.
- Romano CheeseNo flag
- Cow's MilkNo flag
- Lactic fermentsNo flag
- Cheddar CheeseNo flag
- Lactic fermentsNo flag
- Natural and artificial flavouringNo flag
- ColourNo flag
- Including Red 40 Lake · E129High
Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.
- Yellow 6 · E110High
Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.
- Yellow 6 Lake · 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.
- Lactic Acid · E270No flag
- Citric Acid · E330No flag
- Red and Green Bell PepperNo flag
- Skimmed milkNo flag
Show original label text
Cheetos Brand Crunchy Cheese Flavored Snacks: Enriched Corn Meal (Corn Meal, Ferrous Sulfate, Niacin, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, 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 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 [Including Yellow 6], Citric Acid, Lactic Acid, Artificial Flavor), and Salt. Cheetos Brand Mini Puffs Parmesan Flavored Snacks: Enriched Corn Meal (Corn Meal, Ferrous Sulfate, Niacin, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Vegetable Oil (Corn, Canola, and/or Sunflower Oil), Parmesan Seasoning (Whey, Parmesan Cheese [Part-Skim Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt Enzymes], Salt, Maltodextrin [Made from Corn], Skim Milk, Monosodium Glutamate, Natural Flavors, Sunflower Oil, Cheddar Cheese [Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes], Yeast Extract, Blue Cheese [Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes], Onion Powder, Citric Acid, Artificial Color [Including Yellow 5 Lake], Lactose, Lactic Acid, Spice, Buttermilk, and Garlic Powder. Cheetos brand Grid-Shaped Nacho Cheese Flavored Snacks: Enriched Corn Meal (Corn Meal, Ferrous Sulfate, Niacin, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Vegetable Oil (Corn, Canola, and/or Sunflower Oil), Nacho Cheese Seasoning (Maltodextrin [Made from Corn], Salt, Whey, Canola Oil, Monosodium Glutamate, Buttermilk, Romano Cheese [Cow's Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes], Cheddar Cheese [Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes], Onion Powder, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Dextrose, Artificial Color [Including Red 40 Lake, Yellow 6, Yellow 6 Lake, Yellow 5], Tomato Powder, Spices, Sodium Caseinate, Lactose, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid, Sugar, Garlic Powder, Red and Green Bell Pepper Powder, and Skim Milk).
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.
- Monosodium glutamate (MSG)Flavour enhancer; self-reported intolerance ('MSG symptom complex'); EFSA flagged exposure above the group ADI.
Per-ingredient concern · chemical identity, not food safety
What drives this
- Ferrous SulfateLow concern
- Thiamin MononitrateLow concern
- Folic AcidLow concern
8 of 15 ingredients not yet assessed · Show allHide
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