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lays mix

Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health critical · 6 additives of concern.

Food health
Critical
Chemical concern
Not assessed

Allergens

  • Dairy
  • Gluten

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 25 Oct 2025

Why it's rated this way

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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Indigotine / indigo carmineModerate concernSynthetic dye; allergic-type reactions reported.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Synthetic dye; allergic-type reactions reported.
    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. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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

  • Specially selected potatoes52.3%No flag
  • Vegetable oil23.9%No flag›
  • Coating11.9%No flag›
  • Sugar coating6%No flag
  • Salt3%No flag›
  • Dextrose1.5%No flag›
  • Molasses0.7%No flag›
  • Cnion powder0.4%No flag
  • Brown sugar0.2%No flag›
  • Monosodium glutamate · E621<0.1%Moderate

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

  • Barley malt flour<0.1%No flag›
  • Torula yeast<0.1%No flag›
  • Spice<0.1%No flag›
  • Corn starchNo flag›
  • GarlicNo flag›
  • Mustard oilNo flag›
  • Paprika extract · E160cNo flag
  • Natural flavouringNo flag
  • Ingrédients pommes de terre spécialement sélectionnées6%No flag
  • Huile végétae3%No flag
  • Assaisonnement1.5%No flag
  • Sucre0.7%No flag
  • Sel0.4%No flag›
  • Dextrose0.2%No flag›
  • Mélasse<0.1%No flag
  • Poudre d'oignon<0.1%No flag
  • Cassonade<0.1%No flag
  • Glutamate monosodique<0.1%No flag
  • Farine d'orge maltéeNo flag
  • Levure torulaNo flag
  • ÉpicesNo flag
  • Amidon de maisNo flag
  • Poudre d'ailNo flag
  • Huile de moutardeNo flag
  • Extrait de paprikaNo flag
  • Arôme naturelNo flag
  • Contient0.7%No flag
  • Orge0.7%No flag
  • Moutarde ke lay's ketchup flavoured potato chips0.4%No flag
  • Croustilles assaisonnees ketchup ingredients0.2%No flag
  • Specially selected potatoes0.2%No flag
  • Vegetable oil<0.1%No flag›
  • Coating<0.1%No flag›
  • Sugar coating<0.1%No flag
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • Milk coatingNo flag
  • Dehydrated vegetables pinatoNo flag
  • GarlicNo flag›
  • OnionNo flag›
  • Monosodium glutamate · E621Moderate

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

  • Sodium acetate · E262iNo flag
  • MaltodextrinNo flag›
  • Acetic acid · E260No flag
  • DextroseNo flag›
  • Malic acid · E296No flag
  • Citric acid · E330No flag
  • Modified corn starchNo flag›
  • SpiceNo flag›
  • VinegarNo 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.

  • Amaranth · E123No flag
  • Allura red · E129High

    Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.

  • Sunset yellow fcf · E110High

    Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.

  • Indigotine naturalNo flag
  • Artificial flavouringNo flag
  • Ingrédients<0.1%No flag
  • Pommes de terre spécialement sélectionnées<0.1%No flag
  • Une végétale<0.1%No flag
  • AssaisonnementNo flag
  • SucreNo flag
  • SelNo flag›
  • Substances laitièresNo flag
  • Gumes déshydratésNo flag
  • TomateNo flag
  • AilNo flag
  • OignonNo flag
  • Glutamate torbeodiqueNo flag
  • Acétate de sodiumNo flag›
  • MaltodextrineNo flag
  • Acide acétiqueNo flag›
  • DextroseNo flag›
  • Acide aliqueNo flag
  • Acide citriqueNo flag›
  • Amidon de maïs modifiéNo flag
  • EsicesNo flag
  • Soides du vinaigreNo flag
  • Inosinate disodiqueNo flag
  • Guanylate disoc que amarantheNo flag
  • Rouge alluraNo flag
  • Jaune soleil fcfNo flag
  • Indigotine · E132Moderate

    Synthetic dye; allergic-type reactions reported.

  • À ômes naturel et artificielNo flag
  • ContientNo flag
  • Lait lay's* salt and vinegar flavoured potato chipsNo flag
  • Croustilles sel et vinaigre assaisonnées ingredientsNo flag
  • Specially selected potatoesNo flag
  • Vegetable oilNo flag›
  • CoatingNo flag›
  • E262iiNo flag
  • MaltodextrinNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • LactoseNo flag›
  • Citric acid · E330No flag
  • Malic acid · E296No flag
  • Natural flavouringNo flag
  • IngrédientsNo flag
  • Pommes de terre spécialement sélectionnéesNo flag
  • Huile végétaleNo flag
  • AssaisonnementNo flag
  • Diacétate de sodiumNo flag
  • MaltodextrineNo flag
  • SelNo flag›
  • LactoseNo flag›
  • Acide citriqueNo flag›
  • Acide maliqueNo flag
  • Arôme naturelNo flag
  • ContientNo flag
  • LaitNo flag
Show original label text

specially selected potatoes, vegetable oil, seasoning (sugar, salt, dextrose, molasses, cnion powder, brown sugar, monosodium glutamate, malted barley flour, torula yeast, spices, corn starch, garlic powder, mustard seed oil, paprika extract, natural flavour). contains: barley, mustard ingrédients pommes de terre spécialement sélectionnées, huile végétae, assaisonnement (sucre, sel, dextrose, mélasse, poudre d'oignon, cassonade, glutamate monosodique, farine d'orge maltée, levure torula, épices, amidon de mais, poudre d'ail, huile de moutarde, extrait de paprika, arôme naturel). contient: orge, moutarde ke lay's ketchup flavoured potato chips/ croustilles assaisonnees ketchup ingredients: specially selected potatoes, vegetable oil, seasoning (sugar, salt, milk ingredients, dehydrated vegetables pinato, garlic, onion, monosodium glutamate, sodium acetate, maltodextrin, acetic acid, dextrose, malic acid, citric acid, modified corn starch, spices, vinegar solids, disodium inosinate, disodium guanylate, amaranth, allura red, sunset yellow fcf, indigotine natural and artificial flavour). contains: milk ingrédients : pommes de terre spécialement sélectionnées, une végétale, assaisonnement (sucre, sel, substances laitières, gumes déshydratés [tomate, ail, oignon], glutamate torbeodique, acétate de sodium, maltodextrine, acide acétique, dextrose, acide alique, acide citrique, amidon de maïs modifié, esices, soides du vinaigre, inosinate disodique, guanylate disoc que amaranthe, rouge allura, jaune soleil fcf, indigotine, à ômes naturel et artificiel). contient: lait lay's* salt & vinegar flavoured potato chips/ croustilles sel et vinaigre assaisonnées ingredients: specially selected potatoes, vegetable oil, seasoning (sodium diacetate, maltodextrin, salt, lactose, citric acid, malic acid, natural flavour). contains: milk ingrédients : pommes de terre spécialement sélectionnées, huile végétale, assaisonnement (diacétate de sodium, maltodextrine, sel, lactose, acide citrique, acide malique, arôme naturel). contient: lait

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Declared allergens

This product declares Dairy, Gluten.

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 25 Oct 2025

Food health

Nutrition profile and additives of concern

Contains additive of concern
  • Sunset yellow FCFSouthampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.
  • Allura red ACSouthampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.
  • Indigotine / indigo carmineSynthetic dye; allergic-type reactions reported.
  • Monosodium glutamate (MSG)Flavour enhancer; self-reported intolerance ('MSG symptom complex'); EFSA flagged exposure above the group ADI.
  • 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

Chemical identity has not been assessed for these 2 ingredients yet.

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