Takis Blue Heat Hot Chili Pepper Tortilla Chips

Questions about Takis Blue Heat Hot Chili Pepper Tortilla Chips

Is Takis Blue Heat Hot Chili Pepper Tortilla Chips 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 (643 mg) and saturated fat (8.93 g). Sugar, Salt, Monosodium Glutamate (E621), Natural and Artificial Flavors 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 Takis Blue Heat Hot Chili Pepper Tortilla Chips?

In label order (largest amount first): CORN FLOUR (PROCESSED WITH LIME), VEGETABLE OIL (PALM AND/OR SOYBEAN AND/OR CANOLA OILS), SEASONING [MALTODEXTRIN, CITRIC ACID, SUGAR, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, SALT, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, HYDROLYZED SOYBEAN PROTEIN, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, HYDROLYZED YEAST, SOYBEAN OIL, and 7 more.

Does Takis Blue Heat Hot Chili Pepper Tortilla Chips contain any ingredients worth knowing about?

Sugar (worth noting): Excessive consumption of sugar is linked to health issues such as obesity and diabetes. Salt (worth noting): Excessive salt intake is associated with high blood pressure and cardiovascular risks. Monosodium Glutamate (E621) (worth noting): Permitted as a flavour enhancer, with category limits and a labelling requirement in India. Natural and Artificial Flavors (worth noting): Artificial flavors are generally recognized as safe, but some consumers prefer to avoid them due to lack of transparency in their composition. Blue 1 Lake (worth noting): Artificial color linked to hyperactivity in sensitive children; permitted with limits in most jurisdictions. TBHQ (Preservative) (worth noting): Permitted antioxidant with strict limits; high doses linked to potential adverse effects in animal studies.