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Sun Chips
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Sun Chips

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

Food health
High
Chemical concern
Not assessed

Allergens

  • Dairy
  • Gluten
  • Soy

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 6 Mar 2026

Why it's rated this way

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

  1. Ammonia caramelModerate concernCaramel colour class III; may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), an animal carcinogen.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Caramel colour class III; may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), an animal carcinogen.
    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

  • Whole wheat50.5%No flag
  • Brown rice flour24.8%No flag
  • Wholemeal oat flour12.4%No flag
  • Sugar1%No flag›
  • Corn oil1%No flag›
  • Whole grain corn flour1%No flag
  • Maltodextrin1%No flag›
  • Made from corn1%No flag
  • Salt0.1%No flag›
  • Corn starch0.1%No flag›
  • Dextrose0.1%No flag›
  • E500ii0.1%No flag
  • Soya lecithin0.1%No flag›
  • Natural flavouring0.1%No flag
  • Cheddar cheese0.1%No flag
  • Milk<0.1%No flag›
  • Lactic ferments<0.1%No flag
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • Enzyme<0.1%No flag›
  • Whey0.1%No flag›
  • Buttermilk0.1%No flag›
  • Onion0.1%No flag›
  • Tomato0.1%No flag›
  • Romano cheese0.1%No flag
  • Cow's milk<0.1%No flag
  • Lactic ferments<0.1%No flag
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • Enzyme<0.1%No flag›
  • Garlic0.1%No flag›
  • Citric acid · E3300.1%No flag
  • Yeast extract0.1%No flag›
  • Spice0.1%No flag›
  • Lactic acid · E2700.1%No flag
  • Paprika0.1%No flag›
  • Annatto · E160b0.1%No flag
  • Colour0.1%No flag
  • Skimmed milk0.1%No flag
  • Butter0.1%No flag›
  • Cream<0.1%No flag›
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • E339ii0.1%No flag
  • Blue cheese0.1%No flag›
  • Milk<0.1%No flag›
  • Lactic ferments<0.1%No flag
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • Enzyme<0.1%No flag›
  • Parsley0.1%No flag›
  • Sour cream0.1%No flag
  • Sour cream<0.1%No flag
  • Skimmed milk<0.1%No flag
  • Skimmed milk0.1%No flag
  • Monosodium glutamate · E6210.1%Moderate

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

  • Artificial flavouring0.1%No flag
  • Disodium inosinate · E6310.1%Low

    Ribonucleotide flavour enhancer typically used together with monosodium glutamate (E621); may contribute to symptoms reported by glutamate-sensitive individuals.

  • Disodium guanylate · E6270.1%Low

    Ribonucleotide flavour enhancer typically used together with monosodium glutamate (E621); may contribute to symptoms reported by glutamate-sensitive individuals.

  • Caramel color · E150a0.1%No flag
  • Milk protein concentrate0.1%No flag›
  • Whey protein0.1%No flag›
  • Sunflower oil0.1%No flag›
  • Canola oil0.1%No flag›
  • Paprika extract · E160c0.1%No flag
  • Colour0.1%No flag
  • Natural smoke flavouring0.1%No flag
  • Vinegar0.1%No flag›
  • Molasses0.1%No flag›
  • Brown sugar0.1%No flag›
  • Torula yeast0.1%No flag›
  • Yeast0.1%No flag›
  • Sugar0.1%No flag›
  • Onion0.1%No flag›
  • Garlic0.1%No flag›
  • Spice0.1%No flag›
  • Citric acid · E3300.1%No flag
  • Natural flavouring0.1%No flag
  • Tomato0.1%No flag›
  • Paprika0.1%No flag›
  • Cheddar cheese0.1%No flag
  • Milk<0.1%No flag›
  • Lactic ferments<0.1%No flag
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • Enzyme<0.1%No flag›
  • Whey0.1%No flag›
  • Buttermilk0.1%No flag›
  • Onion0.1%No flag›
  • Tomato0.1%No flag›
  • Romano cheese0.1%No flag
  • Cow's milk<0.1%No flag
  • Lactic ferments<0.1%No flag
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • Enzyme<0.1%No flag›
  • Garlic0.1%No flag›
  • Citric acid · E3300.1%No flag
  • Yeast extract0.1%No flag›
  • Spice0.1%No flag›
  • Lactic acid · E270<0.1%No flag
  • Paprika<0.1%No flag›
  • Annatto · E160b<0.1%No flag
  • Colour<0.1%No flag
  • Skimmed milkNo flag
  • ButterNo flag›
  • CreamNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • E339iiNo flag
  • Blue cheeseNo flag›
  • MilkNo flag›
  • Lactic fermentsNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • EnzymeNo flag›
  • ParsleyNo flag›
  • Sour creamNo flag
  • Sour creamNo flag
  • Skimmed milkNo flag
  • Skimmed milkNo flag
  • Monosodium glutamate · E621Moderate

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

  • Artificial flavouringNo 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.

  • Caramel color · E150aNo flag
  • Milk protein concentrateNo flag›
  • Whey proteinNo flag›
  • Sunflower oilNo flag›
  • Canola oilNo flag›
  • Paprika extract · E160cNo flag
  • ColourNo flag
  • Natural smoke flavouringNo flag
  • VinegarNo flag›
  • MolassesNo flag›
  • Brown sugarNo flag›
  • Torula yeastNo flag›
  • YeastNo flag›
  • SugarNo flag›
  • OnionNo flag›
  • GarlicNo flag›
  • SpiceNo flag›
  • Citric acid · E330No flag
  • Natural flavouringNo flag
  • TomatoNo flag›
  • PaprikaNo flag›
  • Ammonia caramel (E150C)Moderate

    Caramel colour class III; may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), an animal carcinogen.

  • 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.

Show original label text

whole wheat, whole grain brown rice flour, whole oat flour, sugar, corn oil, whole corn flour, maltodextrin (made from corn), salt, corn starch, dextrose, baking soda, soy lecithin, natural flavor, cheddar cheese (milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes), whey, buttermilk, onion powder, tomato powder, romano cheese (cow's milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes), garlic powder, citric acid, yeast extract, spices, lactic acid, paprika, annatto extract (color), skim milk, butter (cream, salt), disodium phosphate, blue cheese (milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes), parsley, sour cream (cultured cream, nonfat milk), nonfat milk, monosodium glutamate, artificial flavor, disodium inosinate, disodium guanylate, caramel color, milk protein concentrate, whey protein concentrate, sunflower oil, canola oil, paprika extract (color), natural smoke flavor, vinegar, molasses, brown sugar, torula yeast, yeast, sugar, onion, garlic, spice, citric acid, natural flavor, tomato, paprika, cheddar cheese (milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes), whey, buttermilk, onion powder, tomato powder, romano cheese (cow's milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes), garlic powder, citric acid, yeast extract, spices, lactic acid, paprika, annatto extract (color), skim milk, butter (cream, salt), disodium phosphate, blue cheese (milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes), parsley, sour cream (cultured cream, nonfat milk), nonfat milk, monosodium glutamate, artificial flavor, disodium inosinate, disodium guanylate, caramel color, milk protein concentrate, whey protein concentrate, sunflower oil, canola oil, paprika extract (color), natural smoke flavor, vinegar, molasses, brown sugar, torula yeast, yeast, sugar, onion, garlic, spice, citric acid, natural flavor, tomato, paprika

Alerts

Declared allergens

This product declares Dairy, Gluten, Soy.

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 6 Mar 2026

Food health

Nutrition profile and additives of concern

Contains additive of concern
  • Ammonia caramelCaramel colour class III; may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), an animal carcinogen.
  • 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.

Per-ingredient concern · chemical identity, not food safety

What drives this

11 low · 16 not assessed

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