Declared allergens
This product declares Dairy, Gluten.
Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 27 Mar 2026
Ruffles queso
Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health critical · 5 additives of concern.
- Critical
Allergens
- Dairy
- Gluten
Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 27 Mar 2026
Why it's rated this way
5 additives on this label are on our additives-of-concern list.
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.
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.
Potassium 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.
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.
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.
Ingredients
- Maltodextrin seasoner11.3%No flag
- Iodised salt0.3%No flag
- Vegetable Fat0.3%No flag
- Citric Acid · E3300.3%No flag
- Monosodium glutamate · E6210.3%Moderate
Flavour enhancer; self-reported intolerance ('MSG symptom complex'); EFSA flagged exposure above the group ADI.
- Natural flavouring<0.1%No flag
- Identical To Natural and Artificial<0.1%No flag
- Cornmeal<0.1%No flag
- Potassium Chloride · E508<0.1%No flag
- Silicon Dioxide · E551<0.1%No flag
- Hydrolyzed soy vegetable protein<0.1%No flag
- Yeast hydrolyzate<0.1%No flag
- Whole Milk<0.1%No flag
- Sodium guanylate · E627<0.1%Low
Ribonucleotide flavour enhancer typically used together with monosodium glutamate (E621); may contribute to symptoms reported by glutamate-sensitive individuals.
- Sodium inosinate · E631<0.1%Low
Ribonucleotide flavour enhancer typically used together with monosodium glutamate (E621); may contribute to symptoms reported by glutamate-sensitive individuals.
- Lactic Acid · E270<0.1%No flag
- Tartrazine · E102<0.1%No flag
- Its lacasse<0.1%No flag
- Sunset yellow fcf · E110<0.1%No flag
- Its lacasse<0.1%No flag
- Potassium Phosphate · E340<0.1%Low
Inorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
- Calcium Silicate · E552<0.1%No flag
- Curcumin · E100<0.1%No flag
- Calcium Phosphate · E341<0.1%No flag
- Fumaric Acid · E297<0.1%No flag
- Malic Acid · E296<0.1%No flag
- Sodium benzoate · E2117.8%Moderate
Preservative; can form trace benzene (a carcinogen) when combined with ascorbic acid; implicated in child hyperactivity studies.
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Potato, Vegetable Oil, maltodextrin seasoner, Iodized Salt, Milk Solids , Vegetable Oil, Vegetable Fat, Citric Acid,monosodium glutamate, Added Sugars( Corn Syrup, Dextrose) , Natural Flavorings, Identical To Natural And Artificial (contains Barley) , Chiles,Starch,Cornmeal, Potassium Chloride, Cheese, Silicon Dioxide, sodium caseinate, hydrolyzed soy vegetable protein, yeast hydrolyzate, Spices, Fermented Whole Milk, sodium guanylate, sodium inosinate, Lactic Acid, Modified Starch, tartrazine and its lacasse , sunset yellow fcf and its lacasse, Potassium Phosphate, Calcium Silicate, Curcumin, Calcium Phosphate, Fumaric Acid , Malic Acid , sodium benzoate
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Nutrition profile and additives of concern
Contains additive of concern
- 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.
- Potassium 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
What drives this
- SugarLow concern
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