Cheetos Mexican Street Corn Cheese Flavored Snacks

Questions about Cheetos Mexican Street Corn Cheese Flavored Snacks

Is Cheetos Mexican Street Corn Cheese Flavored Snacks healthy?

TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 74/100 (grade B). Per 100 g it is high in sodium (714 mg) and saturated fat (5.36 g). Salt, Natural Flavors, Monosodium Glutamate, Artificial Color (Yellow 5 Lake) 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 Mexican Street Corn 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), MALTODEXTRIN (MADE FROM CORN), SALT, NATURAL FLAVORS, WHEY, SPICES, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, GARLIC POWDER, ONION POWDER, SOUR CREAM (CULTURED CREAM, SKIM MILK), CREAM, and 9 more.

Does Cheetos Mexican Street Corn Cheese Flavored Snacks contain any ingredients worth knowing about?

Salt (worth noting): Excessive consumption of salt is linked to hypertension and cardiovascular concerns. Natural Flavors (worth noting): The term 'natural flavors' is broad and may include substances derived from natural sources but processed extensively. Monosodium Glutamate (worth noting): Permitted as a flavour enhancer, with category limits and a labelling requirement in India. Artificial Color (Yellow 5 Lake) (worth noting): Linked to hyperactivity concerns in children; requires warning labels in the EU. Sugar (worth noting): Excessive sugar consumption is linked to obesity and metabolic concerns.