Cheetos Flamin' Hot Cheese Flavored Snacks

Questions about Cheetos Flamin' Hot Cheese Flavored Snacks

Is Cheetos Flamin' Hot Cheese Flavored Snacks healthy?

TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 69/100 (grade B). Per 100 g it is high in sodium (786 mg). Salt, Sugar, Monosodium Glutamate (E621), Artificial Color (Red 40 Lake, Yellow 6 Lake, Yellow 6, Yellow 5) and 1 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 Cheetos Flamin' Hot Cheese Flavored Snacks?

In label order (largest amount first): ENRICHED CORN MEAL (CORN MEAL, FERROUS SULFATE, NIACIN, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), VEGETABLE OIL (CORN, CANOLA, AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL), SALT, SEA MINERALS (CALCIUM CARBONATE AND MAGNESIUM CARBONATE), SUGAR, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, YEAST EXTRACTS, CITRIC ACID, ARTIFICIAL COLOR (RED 40 LAKE, YELLOW 6 LAKE, YELLOW 6, YELLOW 5), HYDROLYZED CORN PROTEIN, ONION POWDER, CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), and 11 more.

Does Cheetos Flamin' Hot Cheese Flavored Snacks contain any ingredients worth knowing about?

Salt (worth noting): Excessive salt intake is linked to health concerns such as hypertension. Sugar (worth noting): Excessive sugar consumption is linked to health concerns such as obesity and diabetes. Monosodium Glutamate (E621) (worth noting): Permitted as a flavour enhancer, with category limits and a labelling requirement in India. Artificial Color (Red 40 Lake, Yellow 6 Lake, Yellow 6, Yellow 5) (worth noting): Some studies suggest artificial colors may affect hyperactivity in children; warning labels are required in the EU. Natural Flavor (worth noting): Natural flavors are generally recognized as safe, but their exact composition is often undisclosed.