Cattleman's Cut Takis Fuego Hot Chili Pepper & Lime Flavored Meat Sticks

Questions about Cattleman's Cut Takis Fuego Hot Chili Pepper & Lime Flavored Meat Sticks

Is Cattleman's Cut Takis Fuego Hot Chili Pepper & Lime Flavored Meat Sticks healthy?

TrustPick's ingredient review: contains restricted ingredients. Its TrustPick Health Score is 53/100 (grade C). Per 100 g it is high in sodium (1500 mg) and saturated fat (12.5 g). One ingredient is restricted or not permitted in at least one major market: Made in Colored Beef Collagen Casing (FD&C Red #3). Monosodium Glutamate (E621), Red 40 Lake, Yellow 6 Lake, BHA and 2 more are worth noting. "Healthy" depends on your diet and how much you eat; these facts come from the label and are explained in our methodology at trustpick.app/methodology.

What are the ingredients in Cattleman's Cut Takis Fuego Hot Chili Pepper & Lime Flavored Meat Sticks?

In label order (largest amount first): PORK, WATER, ENCAPSULATED CITRIC ACID, SALT, CORN FLOUR, SUGAR, SPICES, HYDROLYZED CORN PROTEIN, MALTODEXTRIN, YEAST EXTRACT, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, and 19 more.

Does Cattleman's Cut Takis Fuego Hot Chili Pepper & Lime Flavored Meat Sticks contain any ingredients worth knowing about?

Monosodium Glutamate (E621) (worth noting): Permitted as a flavour enhancer, with category limits and a labelling requirement in India. Red 40 Lake (worth noting): Permitted with mandatory warning in the EU due to potential effects on children's behavior. Yellow 6 Lake (worth noting): Permitted with mandatory warning in the EU due to potential effects on children's behavior. BHA (worth noting): Permitted as an antioxidant, but high doses have raised concerns about potential carcinogenicity in animal studies. BHT (worth noting): Permitted as an antioxidant, but high doses have raised concerns about potential carcinogenicity in animal studies. Sodium Nitrite (worth noting): Permitted as a preservative, but excessive intake has been linked to potential health risks, including cancer.