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Snacks · 0028400151504

Snack mix, cheese fix

Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health critical · 6 additives of concern.

Food health
Critical
Chemical concern
Not assessed

Allergens

  • Dairy
  • Gluten

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 23 Apr 2020

Why it's rated this way

6 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. 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. 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.
  6. 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

  • Doritos nacho cheese flavored tortilla chips50.8%No flag
  • Corn24.6%No flag›
  • Vegetable oil12.3%No flag›
  • Sunflower6.2%No flag›
  • Canola3.1%No flag›
  • And corn oil3.1%No flag›
  • Maltodextrin6.2%No flag›
  • Made from corn6.2%No flag
  • Salt1%No flag›
  • Cheddar cheese1%No flag
  • Milk0.5%No flag›
  • Lactic ferments0.2%No flag
  • Salt0.1%No flag›
  • Enzyme0.1%No flag›
  • Whey1%No flag›
  • Monosodium glutamate · E6211%Moderate

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

  • Buttermilk1%No flag›
  • Romano cheese0.6%No flag
  • Part-skim cow's milk0.3%No flag
  • Lactic ferments0.2%No flag
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • Enzyme<0.1%No flag›
  • Whey protein0.3%No flag›
  • Onion0.2%No flag›
  • Corn flour<0.1%No flag›
  • Natural and artificial flavouring<0.1%No flag
  • Dextrose<0.1%No flag›
  • TomatoNo flag›
  • LactoseNo flag›
  • SpiceNo flag›
  • ColourNo flag
  • 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.

  • Red 40 · E129High

    Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.

  • Lactic acid · E270No flag
  • Citric acid · E330No flag
  • SugarNo flag›
  • GarlicNo flag›
  • Skimmed milkNo flag
  • Red and green bell pepperNo flag
  • Disodium inosinate · E631Low

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

  • And disodium guanylate · E627Low

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

  • Cheetos crunchy cheese flavored snacksNo flag
  • CornmealNo flag
  • CornmealNo flag
  • Ferrous sulfateNo flag›
  • Niacin · E375No flag
  • Thiamin mononitrateNo flag›
  • Riboflavin · E101No flag
  • Folic acidNo flag›
  • Vegetable oilNo flag›
  • CornNo flag›
  • CanolaNo flag›
  • And sunflower oilNo flag›
  • Cheese seasoningNo flag
  • WheyNo flag›
  • Cheddar cheeseNo flag
  • MilkNo flag›
  • Lactic fermentsNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • EnzymeNo flag›
  • Canola oilNo flag›
  • MaltodextrinNo flag›
  • Made from cornNo flag
  • Natural and artificial flavouringNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Whey proteinNo flag›
  • Monosodium glutamate · E621Moderate

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

  • Lactic acid · E270No flag
  • Citric acid · E330No flag
  • ColourNo flag
  • And saltNo flag›
  • Sunchips harvest cheddar flavored whole grain snacksNo flag
  • CornNo flag›
  • SunflowerNo flag›
  • Canola oilNo flag›
  • Whole wheatNo flag
  • Brown rice flourNo flag
  • Wholemeal oat flourNo flag
  • SugarNo flag›
  • MaltodextrinNo flag›
  • Made from cornNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Cheddar cheeseNo flag
  • MilkNo flag›
  • Lactic fermentsNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • EnzymeNo flag›
  • Natural flavouringNo flag
  • WheyNo flag›
  • Whey proteinNo flag›
  • OnionNo flag›
  • Romano cheeseNo flag
  • Cow's milkNo flag
  • Lactic fermentsNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • EnzymeNo flag›
  • ButtermilkNo flag›
  • Yeast extractNo flag›
  • Citric acid · E330No flag
  • Paprika extracts · E160cNo flag
  • Lactic acid · E270No flag
  • GarlicNo flag›
  • Parmigiano reggianoNo flag
  • MilkNo flag›
  • Lactic fermentsNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • EnzymeNo flag›
  • Skimmed milkNo flag
  • Rold gold tiny twists pretzelsNo flag
  • FlourNo flag›
  • Wheat flourNo flag›
  • Niacin · E375No flag
  • Reduced ironNo flag›
  • Thiamin mononitrateNo flag›
  • Riboflavin · E101No flag
  • Folic acidNo flag›
  • Corn oilNo flag›
  • Corn syrupNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • E503iiNo flag
  • Malt extractNo flag›
  • And yeastNo flag›
Show original label text

Doritos nacho cheese flavored tortilla chips - corn, vegetable oil (sunflower, canola, and/or corn oil), maltodextrin (made from corn), salt, cheddar cheese (milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes), whey, monosodium glutamate, buttermilk, romano cheese (part-skim cow's milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes), whey protein concentrate, onion powder, corn flour, natural and artificial flavor, dextrose, tomato powder, lactose, spices, artificial color (yellow 6, yellow 5, red 40), lactic acid, citric acid, sugar, garlic powder, skim milk, red and green bell pepper powder, disodium inosinate, and disodium guanylate. cheetos crunchy cheese flavored snacks - enriched corn meal (corn meal, ferrous sulfate, niacin, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), vegetable oil (corn, canola, and/or sunflower oil), cheese seasoning (whey, cheddar cheese [milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes], canola oil, maltodextrin [made from corn], natural and artificial flavors, salt, whey protein concentrate, monosodium glutamate, lactic acid, citric acid, artificial color [yellow 6]), and salt. sunchips harvest cheddar flavored whole grain snacks - whole corn, sunflower and/or canola oil, whole wheat, brown rice flour, whole oat flour, sugar, maltodextrin (made from corn), salt, cheddar cheese (milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes), natural flavors, whey, whey protein concentrate, onion powder, romano cheese (cow's milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes), buttermilk, yeast extract, citric acid, paprika extracts, lactic acid, garlic powder, parmesan cheese (milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes), and skim milk. rold gold tiny twists pretzels - enriched flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), corn oil, corn syrup, salt, ammonium bicarbonate, malt extract, and yeast.

Alerts

Declared allergens

This product declares Dairy, Gluten.

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 23 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.
  • Monosodium glutamate (MSG)Flavour enhancer; self-reported intolerance ('MSG symptom complex'); EFSA flagged exposure above the group ADI.
  • 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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2 moderate · 7 low · 13 not assessed

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