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Ingredients

In label order, highest quantity first

  1. 1DEGERMINATED YELLOW CORN MEAL
  2. 2SOYBEAN AND/OR CORN AND/OR CANOLA OIL
  3. 3DRIED CHEESE BLEND (WHEY [FROM MILK], SEMISOFT CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT ENZYMES], SUNFLOWER OIL, LACTOSE, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, MALTODEXTRIN, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, NATURAL FLAVOR, CITRIC ACID, LACTIC ACID, YELLOW 6, YELLOW 5, ANNATTO [COLOR])

Nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer serving (28 g)
Energy500 kcal140 kcal
Fat25 g7 g
of which saturated3.6 g1 g
of which trans0 g0 g
Carbohydrate60.7 g17 g
of which sugars3.6 g1 g
Fibre0 g0 g
Protein7.1 g2 g
Sodium893 mg250 mg

Questions about Planters Cheez Curls

Is Planters Cheez Curls 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 (893 mg). Sodium Phosphate, Yellow 6 (Sunset Yellow FCF) and Yellow 5 (Tartrazine) 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 Planters Cheez Curls?
In label order (largest amount first): DEGERMINATED YELLOW CORN MEAL, SOYBEAN AND/OR CORN AND/OR CANOLA OIL, DRIED CHEESE BLEND (WHEY [FROM MILK], SEMISOFT CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT ENZYMES], SUNFLOWER OIL, LACTOSE, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, MALTODEXTRIN, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, NATURAL FLAVOR, CITRIC ACID, LACTIC ACID, YELLOW 6, YELLOW 5, ANNATTO [COLOR]).
Does Planters Cheez Curls contain any ingredients worth knowing about?
Sodium Phosphate (worth noting): Permitted as an emulsifier and stabilizer, but excessive intake may affect phosphate balance. Yellow 6 (Sunset Yellow FCF) (worth noting): Permitted as a color additive, but linked to hyperactivity in sensitive children. Yellow 5 (Tartrazine) (worth noting): Permitted as a color additive, but linked to hyperactivity in sensitive children.

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