Cheetos
Cheetos Puffs
Avoid · Flagged- Barcode
- Size
- 2.5 oz
- Sold in
- USA
aToxiq advises choosing a cleaner alternative.
Information only — this product is not sold by aToxiq.
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Why it’s rated Avoid
A product’s rating follows its most concerning indexed ingredient. Each ingredient links to its science card and the research behind it. How ratings work
- Canola Oil (Rapeseed Oil) Industrial Seed Oil / High Linoleic Acid & Processing OxidationAvoid
- Corn Oil Industrial Seed Oil / GMO & OxidationAvoid
- Monosodium Glutamate (MSG – Synthetic) Concentrated Excitotoxin / Glutamate Receptor Over-stimulationAvoid
- Sunflower Oil Industrially refined seed oil (same rule as canola/soybean).Avoid
- Vegetable Oil (Unspecified) Undisclosed blend — almost always refined soybean/canola.Avoid
- Citric Acid (Manufactured / Mold-Derived) Fermentation Byproduct / Mold & Inflammatory ResponseUse Caution
- Maltodextrin Highly processed starch filler; high glycemic.Use Caution
- Flavor (Unspecified) Undisclosed blend — same practical allowance as natural flavours.Use Caution
Ingredients
On the label
Ingredients
enriched corn meal, vegetable oil, cheese seasoning, canola oil, corn oil, sunflower oil, maltodextrin, natural and artificial flavors, whey, cheddar cheese, monosodium glutamate, lactic acid, citric acid, artificial color
As listed by the data source. Always check the package in your hand — formulations change.
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