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RufflesSnacks · 0028400425988

Ruffles, Bacon & Cheddar Loaded Potato Skins, Bacon & Cheddar, Bacon & Cheddar

Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health critical · 3 additives of concern.

Food health
Critical
Chemical concern
Not assessed

Allergens

  • Dairy

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 3 May 2025

Why it's rated this way

3 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. 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.

A food's rating also reflects nutrition (Nutri-Score) and processing (NOVA); the additives above are the ingredient-level part of it.

Ingredients

  • Potatoes66.7%No flag›
  • Vegetable Oil16.7%No flag›
  • Sunflower oil8.3%No flag›
  • Corn4.2%No flag›
  • And Canola Oil4.2%No flag›
  • Loaded Bacon and Cheddar Potato Skins Seasoning16.7%No flag
  • Maltodextrin8.3%No flag›
  • Made From Corn8.3%No flag
  • Salt4.2%No flag›
  • Cheddar Cheese2.1%No flag
  • Milk1%No flag›
  • Lactic ferments0.5%No flag
  • Salt0.3%No flag›
  • Enzyme0.3%No flag›
  • Sour Cream1%No flag
  • Sour cream0.5%No flag
  • Skimmed milk0.5%No flag
  • Whey0.5%No flag›
  • Onion0.3%No flag›
  • Monosodium Glutamate · E6210.1%Moderate

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

  • Natural flavouring<0.1%No flag
  • Including Natural Bacon Flavor<0.1%No flag
  • Natural smoke flavouring<0.1%No flag
  • Skimmed milk<0.1%No flag
  • Corn Oil<0.1%No flag›
  • Canola OilNo flag›
  • SugarNo flag›
  • Spring onionNo flag
  • ButtermilkNo flag›
  • Yeast ExtractNo flag›
  • Romano CheeseNo flag
  • Part Skim Cow'S MilkNo flag
  • Lactic fermentsNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • EnzymeNo flag›
  • Whey ProteinNo flag›
  • Torula YeastNo flag›
  • DextroseNo flag›
  • Citric Acid · E330No flag
  • SpiceNo flag›
  • ColourNo flag
  • Yellow 5 Lake · E102High

    Southampton study link to hyperactivity/attention effects in children; can trigger reactions in sensitive individuals.

  • Yellow 6 Lake · 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.

  • Yellow 6 · E110High

    Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.

  • Lactic Acid · E270No flag
  • ButterNo flag›
  • CreamNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Sodium CaseinateNo flag›
  • Sunflower OilNo flag›
  • GarlicNo flag›
  • Blue CheeseNo flag›
  • MilkNo flag›
  • Lactic fermentsNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • EnzymeNo flag›
  • Bacon FatNo flag›
  • And Hydrolyzed Corn GlutenNo flag
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Potatoes, Vegetable Oil (Sunflower, Corn, And/Or Canola Oil), Loaded Bacon & Cheddar Potato Skins Seasoning (Maltodextrin [Made From Corn], Salt, Cheddar Cheese [Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes], Sour Cream [Cultured Cream, Skim Milk], Whey, Onion Powder, Monosodium Glutamate, Natural Flavor [Including Natural Bacon Flavor And Natural Smoke Flavor], Skim Milk, Corn Oil, Canola Oil, Sugar, Green Onion, Buttermilk, Yeast Extract, Romano Cheese [Part Skim Cow'S Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes], Whey Protein Concentrate, Torula Yeast, Dextrose, Citric Acid, Spices, Artificial Color [Yellow 5 Lake, Yellow 6 Lake, Yellow 5, Yellow 6], Lactic Acid, Butter [Cream, Salt], Sodium Caseinate, Sunflower Oil, Garlic Powder, Blue Cheese [Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes], Bacon Fat, And Hydrolyzed Corn Gluten).

Alerts

Declared allergens

This product declares Dairy.

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 3 May 2025

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

Per-ingredient concern · chemical identity, not food safety

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

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