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Chex Mix Remix Cheesy Pizza
General MillsSnacks · 0016000205437

Chex Mix Remix Cheesy Pizza

Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health critical · 9 additives of concern.

Food health
Critical
Chemical concern
Not assessed

Allergens

  • Dairy
  • Gluten
  • Soy

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 8 Dec 2023

Why it's rated this way

9 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. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.

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%No flag
  • Whole Wheat24.5%No flag
  • Vegetable Oil12.2%No flag›
  • Soya bean6.1%No flag›
  • High bleic soybean3.1%No flag
  • Palm kernel oil1.5%No flag›
  • Palm0.8%No flag
  • Canola0.4%No flag›
  • High oleic canola0.4%No flag
  • Flour6.1%No flag›
  • Wheat 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›
  • Maltodextrin3.1%No flag›
  • Sugar1.5%No flag›
  • Contains 2% and less of Salt0.8%No flag
  • Whey Powder0.4%No flag
  • Whey0.2%No flag›
  • Cheddar Cheese Powder Blend<0.1%No flag
  • Corn maltodextrin<0.1%No flag
  • Whey powder<0.1%No flag
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • Cheddar cheeseNo flag
  • Soured milkNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • EnzymeNo flag›
  • Arabic gum · E414No flag
  • ButterNo flag›
  • Annatto · E160bLow

    Natural colour; occasional allergic/intolerance reactions.

  • CreamNo flag›
  • Natural flavouringNo flag
  • E339iiNo flag
  • Canola oilNo flag›
  • Annatto · E160bLow

    Natural colour; occasional allergic/intolerance reactions.

  • Natural and artificial flavouring<0.1%No flag
  • Yeast Extract<0.1%No flag›
  • Spice<0.1%No flag›
  • Monosodium Glutamate · E621Moderate

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

  • ButtermilkNo flag›
  • OnionNo flag›
  • Gum Arabic · E414No flag
  • Citric Acid · E330No flag
  • Soya lecithinNo flag›
  • YeastNo flag›
  • GarlicNo flag›
  • ButterNo flag›
  • Distilled MonoglyceridesNo flag
  • E500iiNo flag
  • Yellow Corn FlourNo flag
  • ParsleyNo flag›
  • Parmesan CheessNo flag
  • MilkNo flag›
  • Microbial cultureNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • EnzymeNo flag›
  • E339iiiNo flag
  • Calcium Carbonate · E170iNo flag
  • Sodium Phosphate · E339Low

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

  • Lactic Acid · E270No flag
  • TurmericNo flag›
  • Calcium Lactate · E327No flag
  • Guar Gum · E412No flag
  • Red 40 Lake · E129High

    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.

  • Annatto · E160bLow

    Natural colour; occasional allergic/intolerance reactions.

  • Yellow 6 · E110High

    Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.

  • Paprika InosinateNo flag
  • 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
  • Freshness Preserved by BHTNo flag
  • ExtractNo flag
  • Hydrolysed corn proteinNo flag
  • IngredientsNo flag
  • General mills salesNo flag
  • IncNo flag
  • MinneapolisNo flag
  • MN 55440 USA Bioengineered entsNo flag
  • Ammonia caramel (E150C)Moderate

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

  • Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) (E321)Moderate

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

Show original label text

Degermed Yellow Corn Meal, Whole Wheat, Vegetable Oil (soybean, high bleic soybean, palm kernel, palm, canola and/or high oleic canola), Enriched Flour (wheat flour, niacin, iron, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), Maltodextrin, Sugar. Contains 2% or less of Salt, Whey Powder, Whey, Cheddar Cheese Powder Blend (corn maltodextrin, whey powder, salt, cheddar cheese [cultured milk, salt, enzymes], arabic gum, dried butter [annatto, cream], natural flavor, disodium phosphate, canola oil, annatto extract), Natural and Artificial Flavor, Yeast Extract, Spice, Monosodium Glutamate, Dried Buttermilk, Onion Powder, Gum Arabic, Citric Acid, Soy Lecithin, Yeast, Garlic Powder, Butter, Distilled Monoglycerides, Baking Soda, Yellow Corn Flour, Dehydrated Parsley, Parmesan Cheess (milk, cultures, salt, enzymes), Trisodium Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate, Sodium Phosphate, Lactic Acid, Turmeric, Calcium Lactate, Guar Gum, Red 40 Lake, Yellow 5 Lake, Annatto, Yellow 6, Paprika Inosinate, Disodium Guanylate, Caramel Color. Freshness Preserved by BHT. Extract, Hydrolyzed Corn Protein, Disodium CONTAINS WHEAT, MILK AND SOY INGREDIENTS. GENERAL MILLS SALES, INC., MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55440 USA Bioengineered ents.

Alerts

Declared allergens

This product declares Dairy, Gluten, Soy.

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 8 Dec 2023

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.
  • Ammonia caramelCaramel colour class III; may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), an animal carcinogen.
  • Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT)Antioxidant; animal-study tumour/endocrine signals; structurally related to BHA.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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