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). Monosodium Glutamate (E621), Natural and Artificial Flavors, Blue 1 Lake, Disodium Inosinate 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?

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 debated for potential long-term effects, though generally recognized as safe. Blue 1 Lake (worth noting): Permitted as a food color with maximum-use limits due to potential hyperactivity concerns in children. Disodium Inosinate (worth noting): Permitted as a flavor enhancer, but excessive intake may cause mild side effects in sensitive individuals. Disodium Guanylate (worth noting): Permitted as a flavor enhancer, but excessive intake may cause mild side effects in sensitive individuals. TBHQ (Antioxidant) (worth noting): Permitted as an antioxidant, but high doses have been linked to potential adverse effects in animal studies.