Fritos Bar-B-Q Corn Chips

Questions about Fritos Bar-B-Q Corn Chips

Is Fritos Bar-B-Q Corn Chips healthy?

TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 52/100 (grade C). Per 100 g it is high in sodium (1040 mg) and saturated fat (5.36 g). Bar-B-Q Seasoning, Salt, Sugar, Monosodium Glutamate (E621) and 5 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 Fritos Bar-B-Q Corn Chips?

In label order (largest amount first): CORN, CORN OIL, BAR-B-Q SEASONING (SALT, YELLOW CORN FLOUR, SPICES, DEXTROSE, SUGAR, ONION POWDER, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, TOMATO POWDER, PAPRIKA, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, HYDROLYZED [ CORN GLUTEN, SOY, AND WHEAT GLUTEN], PROTEIN, CITRIC ACID), EXTRACTIVES OF PAPRIKA, GARLIC POWDER, ARTIFICIAL COLOR, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, DISODIUM INOSINATE, MONOSODIUM GUANYLATE..

Does Fritos Bar-B-Q Corn Chips contain any ingredients worth knowing about?

Bar-B-Q Seasoning (worth noting): Contains multiple additives, including Monosodium Glutamate and artificial color, which have regulatory and population concerns. Salt (worth noting): Excessive salt intake is linked to health risks such as hypertension. Sugar (worth noting): Excessive sugar consumption is linked to health risks such as obesity and diabetes. Monosodium Glutamate (E621) (worth noting): Permitted as a flavour enhancer, with category limits and a labelling requirement in India. Hydrolyzed [Corn Gluten, Soy, and Wheat Gluten] Protein (worth noting): May contain gluten, which is a concern for individuals with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity. Artificial Color (worth noting): Artificial colors are subject to regulatory scrutiny and may have debated safety evidence.