Declared allergens
This product declares Dairy.
Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 3 May 2025
Zesty Cheddar Flavored Potato Chips, Zesty Cheddar
Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health critical · 2 additives of concern (worst: Ammonia caramel).
- Critical
Allergens
- Dairy
Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 3 May 2025
Why it's rated this way
2 additives on this label are on our additives-of-concern list.
Ammonia caramelModerate concernCaramel colour class III; may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), an animal carcinogen.
- What it is
- Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
- Why it's flagged
- Caramel colour class III; may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), an animal carcinogen.
- 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.
Ingredients
- Zesty Cheddar Seasoning16.7%No flag
- Made From Corn4.2%No flag
- Cheddar Cheese0.3%No flag
- Lactic ferments<0.1%No flag
- Sour Cream<0.1%No flag
- Sour cream<0.1%No flag
- Skimmed milk<0.1%No flag
- Monosodium Glutamate · E621Moderate
Flavour enhancer; self-reported intolerance ('MSG symptom complex'); EFSA flagged exposure above the group ADI.
- Natural flavouringNo flag
- Red and Green Bell PeppersNo flag
- Skimmed milkNo flag
- And Caramel Color · E150aNo flag
- Ammonia caramel (E150C)Moderate
Caramel colour class III; may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), an animal carcinogen.
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Potatoes, Vegetable Oil (Sunflower, Corn, And/Or Canola Oil), Zesty Cheddar Seasoning (Buttermilk, Maltodextrin [Made From Corn], Salt, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Cheddar Cheese [Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes], Whey, Spices, Sour Cream [Cultured Cream, Skim Milk], Sugar, Monosodium Glutamate, Natural Flavors, Yeast, Paprika, Dried Red And Green Bell Peppers, Skim Milk, Yeast Extract, And Caramel Color).
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Food health
Nutrition profile and additives of concern
Contains additive of concern
- Ammonia caramelCaramel colour class III; may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), an animal carcinogen.
- 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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No lower-concern alternatives are available for this product yet.
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