Is Takis Cheese Intense Nacho Popcorn healthy?

TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 72/100 (grade B). Per 100 g it is high in sodium (1380 mg) and saturated fat (8.82 g). Monosodium Glutamate (E621), Natural and Artificial Flavors (Milk) and Yellow 6 Lake 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 Cheese Intense Nacho Popcorn?

In label order (largest amount first): VEGETABLE OIL (CANOLA AND PALM OIL), POPCORN, SEASONING [MALTODEXTRIN, BUTTERMILK, MILK, SALT, PALM FAT, YEAST EXTRACT, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, SUGAR, MILK PROTEIN, and 14 more.

Does Takis Cheese Intense Nacho Popcorn 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 (Milk) (worth noting): Artificial flavors are sometimes debated for their safety, but no conclusive evidence exists. Yellow 6 Lake (worth noting): Some studies suggest potential hyperactivity in children, but evidence is inconclusive.

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Takis Cheese Intense Nacho Popcorn

Name: Takis Cheese Intense Nacho Popcorn
Brand: Takis
SKU: 0757528048280

Takis

Listed as: CHEESE INTENSE NACHO POPCORN, CHEESE

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TrustPick analysis

Some things worth noting4/5 ★

Ingredient rating 4/5 — nothing restricted, and no more than 15% of ingredients worth noting. How ratings work

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Monosodium Glutamate (E621)Worth noting
Permitted with limits in India
Permitted as a flavour enhancer, with category limits and a labelling requirement in India.
Worth knowing: A small number of people report sensitivity to large amounts.
For some groups
Natural and Artificial Flavors (Milk)Worth noting
Status unclear
Artificial flavors are sometimes debated for their safety, but no conclusive evidence exists.
Evidence debated

1 more flagged ingredient in this product

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TrustPick Health Score

72/100 · B

Combines ingredients, nutrition and processing level. How it’s calculated

An AI summary of how regulators in India, the EU, the US and Canada treat these ingredients, for consumer education. Not a medical device; not medical or legal advice. Product facts are shown separately from our analysis. How TrustPick scores products

Product facts

Manufacturer: GS1 Mexico
Serving size: 34 g (2 cups (34g))
Last updated: 12 Oct 2026

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Ingredients

In label order, highest quantity first

1VEGETABLE OIL (CANOLA AND PALM OIL)
2POPCORN
3SEASONING [MALTODEXTRIN
4BUTTERMILK
5MILK
6SALT
7PALM FAT
8YEAST EXTRACT
9MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE
10CORN SYRUP SOLIDS
11SUGAR
12MILK PROTEIN
13WHEY (MILK)
14SODIUM CASEINATE (MILK)
15PAPRIKA OLEORESIN
16LACTIC ACID
17NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS (MILK)
18SILICON DIOXIDE
19CITRIC ACID
20ONION POWDER
21YELLOW 6 LAKE
22MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES
23MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES
24MODIFIED CORN STARCH
25SOYBEAN OIL
26SOY LECITHIN]

Nutrition facts

Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (34 g)
Energy	618 kcal	210.1 kcal
Fat	47.1 g	16 g
of which saturated	8.8 g	3 g
of which trans	0 g	0 g
Carbohydrate	41.2 g	14 g
of which sugars	0 g	0 g
of which added sugars	0 g	0 g
Fibre	2.9 g	1 g
Protein	5.9 g	2 g
Sodium	1380 mg	469.2 mg

Questions about Takis Cheese Intense Nacho Popcorn

Is Takis Cheese Intense Nacho Popcorn healthy?: TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 72/100 (grade B). Per 100 g it is high in sodium (1380 mg) and saturated fat (8.82 g). Monosodium Glutamate (E621), Natural and Artificial Flavors (Milk) and Yellow 6 Lake 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 Cheese Intense Nacho Popcorn?: In label order (largest amount first): VEGETABLE OIL (CANOLA AND PALM OIL), POPCORN, SEASONING [MALTODEXTRIN, BUTTERMILK, MILK, SALT, PALM FAT, YEAST EXTRACT, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, SUGAR, MILK PROTEIN, and 14 more.
Does Takis Cheese Intense Nacho Popcorn 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 (Milk) (worth noting): Artificial flavors are sometimes debated for their safety, but no conclusive evidence exists. Yellow 6 Lake (worth noting): Some studies suggest potential hyperactivity in children, but evidence is inconclusive.

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