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Old El Paso0046000453965

Old el paso stand n stuff bold taco dnr kt nacho chs

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

Food health
Critical
Chemical concern
Not assessed

Allergens

  • Dairy
  • Soy

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 18 Mar 2026

Why it's rated this way

7 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. Sodium benzoateModerate concernPreservative; can form trace benzene (a carcinogen) when combined with ascorbic acid; implicated in child hyperactivity studies.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Preservative; can form trace benzene (a carcinogen) when combined with ascorbic acid; implicated in child hyperactivity studies.
    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. 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. 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.
  7. 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

  • Taco shells50.9%No flag
  • Limed corn flour50.9%No flag
  • Palm oil24.6%No flag›
  • Contains 2% and less of0.7%No flag
  • Salt0.7%No flag›
  • Maltodextrin0.7%No flag›
  • Whey0.7%No flag›
  • Buttermilk0.7%No flag›
  • Reduced lactose whey0.7%No flag›
  • Monosodium glutamate · E6210.7%Moderate

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

  • Cheddar cheese0.7%No flag
  • Milk0.4%No flag›
  • Lactic ferments0.2%No flag
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • Enzyme<0.1%No flag›
  • Water0.7%No flag›
  • Canola oil0.7%No flag›
  • Garlic0.7%No flag›
  • Tomato0.7%No flag›
  • Dextrose0.7%No flag›
  • Onion0.7%No flag›
  • Citric acid · E3300.7%No flag
  • Blue cheese0.7%No flag›
  • Milk0.4%No flag›
  • Lactic ferments0.2%No flag
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • Enzyme<0.1%No flag›
  • E339ii0.7%No flag
  • Colour0.7%No flag
  • Yellow 5 · E1020.4%No flag
  • Yellow 6 lake · E110<0.1%High

    Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.

  • Red 40 lake · E129<0.1%High

    Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.

  • And other color added<0.1%No flag
  • Whey protein0.7%No flag›
  • Spice0.7%No flag›
  • E341iii0.7%No flag
  • Guar gum · E4120.7%No flag
  • Modified corn starch0.7%No flag›
  • Lactic acid · E2700.7%No flag
  • Disodium inosinate · E6310.7%Low

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

  • Disodium guanylate · E6270.7%Low

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

  • Natural and artificial flavouring0.7%No flag
  • Skimmed milk0.7%No flag
  • Freshness preserved by sodium benzoate0.7%No flag
  • Taco sauce0.7%No flag
  • Tomato puree0.4%No flag
  • Water0.4%No flag›
  • Tomato concentrate0.7%No flag
  • Water0.7%No flag›
  • Contains less than 2% of0.7%No flag
  • Sugar0.7%No flag›
  • Salt0.7%No flag›
  • Modified corn starch0.3%No flag›
  • Distilled vinegar0.2%No flag›
  • Spice<0.1%No flag›
  • Sea salt<0.1%No flag›
  • Citric acid · E330<0.1%No flag
  • Garlic<0.1%No flag›
  • OnionNo flag›
  • Chili pepperNo flag›
  • Mixed condimentsNo flag
  • Chili pepperNo flag›
  • MaltodextrinNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • OnionNo flag›
  • SpiceNo flag›
  • Corn starchNo flag›
  • Sea saltNo flag›
  • Contains 2% and less ofNo flag
  • Vegetable oilNo flag›
  • CanolaNo flag›
  • Soya beanNo flag›
  • Sunflower oilNo flag›
  • Silicon dioxide · E551No flag
  • Anti caking agentNo flag
  • Citric acid · E330No flag
  • SugarNo flag›
  • Natural flavouringNo flag
  • DriedNo flag
  • Sodium benzoate (E211)Moderate

    Preservative; can form trace benzene (a carcinogen) when combined with ascorbic acid; implicated in child hyperactivity studies.

  • 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

Taco shells: limed corn flour, palm oil. contains 2% or less of: salt, maltodextrin, whey, buttermilk*, reduced lactose whey, monosodium glutamate, cheddar cheese* (milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes), water, canola oil, garlic*, tomato*, dextrose, onion*, citric acid, blue cheese* (milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes), disodium phosphate, colors (yellow 5 & 6, yellow 6 lake, red 40 lake, and other color added), whey protein concentrate, spice, tricalcium phosphate, guar gum, modified corn starch, lactic acid, disodium inosinate, disodium guanylate, natural and artificial flavor, nonfat milk, freshness preserved by sodium benzoate. taco sauce: tomato puree (water, tomato paste), water. contains less than 2% of: sugar, salt, modified corn starch, distilled vinegar, spice, sea salt, citric acid, garlic powder, onion powder, chili pepper. seasoning mix: chili pepper, maltodextrin, salt, onion powder, spice, corn starch, sea salt. contains 2% or less of: vegetable oil (canola, soybean and/or sunflower oil), silicon dioxide (anticaking agent), citric acid, sugar, natural flavor. *dried

Alerts

Declared allergens

This product declares Dairy, Soy.

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 18 Mar 2026

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.
  • Sodium benzoatePreservative; can form trace benzene (a carcinogen) when combined with ascorbic acid; implicated in child hyperactivity studies.
  • 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

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10 low · 13 not assessed

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