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Chex mixSnacks · 0016000483026

Chex Mix, Snack Mix

Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health critical · 7 additives of concern.

Food health
Critical
Chemical concern
Not assessed

Allergens

  • Dairy
  • Gluten
  • Soy

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.

  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. 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.
  3. Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT)Moderate concernAntioxidant; animal-study tumour/endocrine signals; structurally related to BHA.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Antioxidant; animal-study tumour/endocrine signals; structurally related to BHA.
    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. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Calcium 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.
  7. DiphosphatesMinor 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

  • Degermed Yellow Corn Meal51.2%No flag
  • Whole Wheat24.4%No flag
  • Flour12.2%No flag›
  • Wheat Flour6.1%No flag›
  • Barley malt flour3.1%No flag›
  • Niacin · E3751.5%No flag
  • Iron0.8%No flag›
  • Thiamin Mononitrate0.4%No flag›
  • Riboflavin · E1010.2%No flag
  • Folic Acid0.2%No flag›
  • Popcorn6.1%No flag›
  • Vegetable Oil3.1%No flag›
  • Soya bean1.5%No flag›
  • Sunflower oil0.8%No flag›
  • Rice Bran0.8%No flag›
  • Sugar1.5%No flag›
  • Maltodextrin0.8%No flag›
  • Contains 2% and Less Of0.4%No flag
  • Salt0.4%No flag›
  • High Fructose Corn Syrup0.2%No flag›
  • Cheddar Cheese<0.1%No flag
  • Milk<0.1%No flag›
  • Lactic ferments<0.1%No flag
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • Enzyme<0.1%No flag›
  • Buttermilk<0.1%No flag›
  • Whey<0.1%No flag›
  • Natural flavouring<0.1%No flag
  • ColourNo flag
  • Yellow 5 · E102High

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

  • Yellow 6 · E110High

    Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.

  • Yellow 5 Lake · E102High

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

  • Yellow 6 Lake · E110High

    Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.

  • Other Color AddedNo flag
  • E500iiNo flag
  • Barley Malt SyrupNo flag›
  • ButterNo flag›
  • CreamNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Natural flavouringNo flag
  • Distilled MonoglyceridesNo flag
  • Yeast ExtractNo flag›
  • Citric Acid · E330No flag
  • E339iiiNo flag
  • Yellow Corn FlourNo flag
  • OnionNo flag›
  • Calcium Carbonate · E170iNo flag
  • E339iiNo flag
  • Corn Syrup SolidsNo flag›
  • Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate · E450iNo flag
  • Disodium Inosinate · E631No flag
  • GuanylateNo flag
  • Cheddar Cheese PowderNo flag
  • MilkNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Lactic fermentsNo flag
  • EnzymeNo flag›
  • E339iiNo flag
  • Sour CreamNo flag
  • Sour CreamNo flag
  • CreamNo flag›
  • Microbial cultureNo flag
  • Lactic Acid · E270No flag
  • Cultured Nonfat Dry Milk SolidsNo flag
  • Citric Acid · E330No flag
  • Monocalcium Phosphate · E341iNo flag
  • Lactic Acid · E270No flag
  • Autolyzed Yeast ExtractNo flag›
  • Enzyme Modified ButterNo flag
  • ButterNo flag›
  • SpiceNo flag›
  • Guar Gum · E412No flag
  • Annatto · E160bLow

    Natural colour; occasional allergic/intolerance reactions.

  • TurmericNo flag›
  • Freshness Preserved By Sodium MetabisulfiteNo flag
  • Bht · E321Moderate

    Antioxidant; animal-study tumour/endocrine signals; structurally related to BHA.

  • 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.

  • Calcium phosphates (E341)Low

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

  • Diphosphates (E450)Low

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

Show original label text

Degermed Yellow Corn Meal, Whole Wheat, Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Popcorn, Vegetable Oil (Soybean, Sunflower And/Or Rice Bran), Sugar, Maltodextrin. Contains 2% Or Less Of: Salt, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Dried Cheddar Cheese (Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), Buttermilk, Whey, Natural Flavor, Color (Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Yellow 5 Lake, Yellow 6 Lake And Other Color Added), Baking Soda, Barley Malt Syrup, Butter Concentrate (Cream, Salt, Natural Flavor), Distilled Monoglycerides, Yeast Extract, Citric Acid, Trisodium Phosphate, Yellow Corn Flour, Onion Powder, Calcium Carbonate, Disodium Phosphate, Corn Syrup Solids, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Disodium Inosinate And Guanylate, Cheddar Cheese Powder (Milk, Salt, Cheese Cultures, Enzymes, Disodium Phosphate), Sour Cream Solids (Sour Cream [Cream, Cultures, Lactic Acid], Cultured Nonfat Dry Milk Solids, Citric Acid), Monocalcium Phosphate, Lactic Acid, Autolyzed Yeast Extract, Enzyme Modified Butter, Dried Butter, Spice, Guar Gum, Annatto, Turmeric. Freshness Preserved By Sodium Metabisulfite And Bht.

Alerts

Declared allergens

This product declares Dairy, Gluten, Soy.

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 3 May 2025

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.
  • Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT)Antioxidant; animal-study tumour/endocrine signals; structurally related to BHA.
  • Annatto / bixin / norbixinNatural colour; occasional allergic/intolerance reactions.
  • Sodium phosphatesInorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
  • Calcium phosphatesInorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
  • DiphosphatesInorganic 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

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