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Mccleary Industries Inc.Snacks · 0074583378078

Pajeda's, Party Mix

Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health critical · 11 additives of concern.

Food health
Critical
Chemical concern
Not assessed

Allergens

  • Dairy
  • Gluten
  • Soy

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 22 Apr 2020

Why it's rated this way

11 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. Titanium dioxideHigh concernPossible genotoxicity (DNA/chromosomal damage) could not be ruled out; no longer considered safe as a food additive.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Possible genotoxicity (DNA/chromosomal damage) could not be ruled out; no longer considered safe as a food additive.
    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. Brilliant blue FCFModerate concernSynthetic dye; allergic-type reactions reported in sensitive individuals.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Synthetic dye; allergic-type reactions reported 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.
  6. Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA)Moderate concernAntioxidant; classified as possibly carcinogenic to humans (animal forestomach tumours).
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Antioxidant; classified as possibly carcinogenic to humans (animal forestomach tumours).
    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. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. 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

  • Mini macho tortilla chips50.5%No flag
  • Corn50.5%No flag›
  • Vegetable oil24.7%No flag›
  • Consisting of one and more of the following12.4%No flag
  • Corn12.4%No flag›
  • Cottonseed6.2%No flag›
  • Canola3.1%No flag›
  • Sunflower1.5%No flag›
  • Soya oil1.5%No flag›
  • Whey12.4%No flag›
  • Salt1.2%No flag›
  • Rice flour1.2%No flag›
  • Monosodium glutamate · E6211.2%Moderate

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

  • Yellow corn flour1.2%No flag
  • Dextrose1.2%No flag›
  • Corn starch1.2%No flag›
  • Cheddar cheese1.2%No flag
  • Pasteurised milk0.6%No flag
  • Lactic ferments0.3%No flag
  • Salt0.1%No flag›
  • Enzyme0.1%No flag›
  • Onion1.2%No flag›
  • Tomato1.2%No flag›
  • Spice1%No flag›
  • Palm kernel oil0.5%No flag›
  • Garlic0.2%No flag›
  • Lactic acid · E2700.1%No flag
  • Natural and artificial flavouring<0.1%No flag
  • Cottonseed oil<0.1%No flag›
  • Citirc acid<0.1%No 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.

  • Yellow 6 lake · E110High

    Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.

  • SugarNo flag›
  • E339iiNo flag
  • Sodium acetate · E262iNo flag
  • E262iiNo flag
  • Autolyzed yeast extractNo flag›
  • Titanium dioxide · E171High

    Possible genotoxicity (DNA/chromosomal damage) could not be ruled out; no longer considered safe as a food additive.

  • ColourNo flag
  • Red 40 lake · E129High

    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.

  • Yellow 6 · E110High

    Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.

  • Soya lecithinNo flag›
  • Red 40 · E129High

    Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.

  • Blue 1 · E133Moderate

    Synthetic dye; allergic-type reactions reported in sensitive individuals.

  • Oleoresin paprika · E160cNo flag
  • Medium chain triglyceridesNo flag›
  • Soya oilNo flag›
  • And less than 2% silicon dioxideNo flag
  • Anti caking agentNo flag
  • Oleoresin rosemaryNo flag
  • Bha · E320Moderate

    Antioxidant; classified as possibly carcinogenic to humans (animal forestomach tumours).

  • Bht · E321Moderate

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

  • Oat fibreNo flag
  • CornNo flag›
  • CornNo flag›
  • Vegetable oilNo flag›
  • Consisting of one and more of the followingNo flag
  • CornNo flag›
  • Soya beanNo flag›
  • SunflowerNo flag›
  • CottonseedNo flag›
  • And canolaNo flag›
  • And saltNo flag›
  • Bbq corn chipsNo flag
  • Corn vegetable oilNo flag
  • Consisting of one and more of the followingNo flag
  • CornNo flag›
  • CottonseedNo flag›
  • CanolaNo flag›
  • SunflowerNo flag›
  • Soya oilNo flag›
  • Yellow corn flourNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • OnionNo flag›
  • GarlicNo flag›
  • PaprikaNo flag›
  • Hydrolysed soy proteinNo flag
  • Monosodium glutamate · E621Moderate

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

  • TomatoNo flag›
  • SpiceNo flag›
  • DextroseNo flag›
  • SugarNo flag›
  • Less than 2% citric acidNo flag
  • Natural flavouringNo flag
  • Oleoresin paprika · E160cNo 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.

  • And silicon dioxide · E551No flag
  • Anti-cakingNo flag
  • PretzelsNo flag
  • Fortified wheat flourNo flag
  • ContainsNo flag
  • FlourNo flag›
  • Niacin · E375No flag
  • Reduced ironNo flag›
  • Thiamine mononitrate-b1No flag
  • Riboflavin-b2No flag
  • And folic acidNo flag›
  • MaltNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Soya oilNo flag›
  • YeastNo flag›
  • Crunchy cheese curlsNo flag
  • CornmealNo flag
  • Vegetable oilNo flag›
  • Consisting of one and more of the followingNo flag
  • CornNo flag›
  • CottonseedNo flag›
  • CanolaNo flag›
  • PalmNo flag
  • Soya oilNo flag›
  • WheyNo flag›
  • Coconut oilNo flag›
  • MaltodextrinNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Cheddar cheeseNo flag
  • Pasteurised milkNo flag
  • Lactic fermentsNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • EnzymeNo flag›
  • Natural and artificial flavouringNo flag
  • E339iiNo flag
  • Sodium casienateNo flag
  • Monosodium glutamate · E621Moderate

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

  • Yellow 6 · 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.

  • Citric acid · E330No flag
  • Tbhq · E319No flag
  • To help protect flavorNo flag
  • Less than 2% silicon dioxideNo flag
  • Anti-caking agentNo flag
  • 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

Mini macho tortilla chips: corn, vegetable oil (consisting of one or more of the following: corn, cottonseed, canola, sunflower, or soybean oil), whey, salt, rice flour, monosodium glutamate, yellow corn flour, dextrose, corn starch, cheddar cheese (pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes), onion powder, tomato powder, spices, partially hydrogenated palm kernel oil, garlic powder, lactic acid, natural and artificial flavors, cottonseed oil, citirc acid, disodium inosinate and disodium guanylate, yellow 6 lake, sugar, disodium phosphate, sodium acetate, sodium diacetate, autolyzed yeast extract, titanium dioxide (color), red 40 lake, yellow 5, yellow 6, soy lecithin, red 40, blue 1, oleoresin paprika, medium chain triglycerides, soybean oil, and less than 2% silicon dioxide (to prevent caking), oleoresin rosemary, bha, bht, and oat fiber. corn chips: corn, vegetable oil (consisting of one or more of the following: corn, soybean, sunflower, cottonseed, or canola), and salt. bbq corn chips: corn vegetable oil (consisting of one or more of the following: corn, cottonseed, canola, sunflower, or soybean oil), yellow corn flour, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, hydrolyzed soy protein, monosodium glutamate, tomato powder, spices, dextrose, sugar, less than 2% citric acid, natural flavors, oleoresin paprika, disodium inosinate and disodium guanylate, and silicon dioxide (anti-caking). pretzels: unbleached enriched wheat flour (contains: flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate-b1, riboflavin-b2, and folic acid), malt, salt, soybean oil, yeast. crunchy cheese curls: corn meal, vegetable oil (consisting of one or more of the following: corn, cottonseed, canola, palm, or soybean oil). whey, coconut oil, maltodextrin, salt, cheddar cheese (pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt and enzymes), natural and artificial flavors, disodium phosphate, sodium casienate. monosodium glutamate, yellow 6, yellow 5, citric acid, tbhq (to help protect flavor) and less than 2% silicon dioxide (anti-caking agent).

Alerts

Declared allergens

This product declares Dairy, Gluten, Soy.

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 22 Apr 2020

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.
  • Titanium dioxidePossible genotoxicity (DNA/chromosomal damage) could not be ruled out; no longer considered safe as a food additive.
  • Brilliant blue FCFSynthetic dye; allergic-type reactions reported in sensitive individuals.
  • Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA)Antioxidant; classified as possibly carcinogenic to humans (animal forestomach tumours).
  • 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.
  • 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.

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4 moderate · 9 low · 15 not assessed

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