Takis Hot Chili Pepper & Lime Flavored Meat Sticks

Questions about Takis Hot Chili Pepper & Lime Flavored Meat Sticks

Is Takis Hot Chili Pepper & Lime Flavored Meat Sticks healthy?

TrustPick's ingredient review: contains restricted ingredients. Its TrustPick Health Score is 56/100 (grade C). Per 100 g it is high in sodium (1140 mg) and saturated fat (12.5 g). One ingredient is restricted or not permitted in at least one major market: FD&C Red #3. Monosodium Glutamate (E621), Red 40 Lake, Yellow 6 Lake, BHA 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 Hot Chili Pepper & Lime Flavored Meat Sticks?

In label order (largest amount first): PORK, WATER, ENCAPSULATED CITRIC ACID, SALT, CORN FLOUR, SUGAR, SPICES, HYDROLYZED CORN PROTEIN, MALTODEXTRIN, YEAST EXTRACT, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, and 18 more.

Does Takis Hot Chili Pepper & Lime Flavored Meat Sticks 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. Red 40 Lake (worth noting): Permitted as a food color, but may affect children's behavior according to some studies. Yellow 6 Lake (worth noting): Permitted as a food color, but may affect children's behavior according to some studies. BHA (worth noting): Permitted as an antioxidant, but some studies suggest potential carcinogenicity at high doses. BHT (worth noting): Permitted as an antioxidant, but some studies suggest potential carcinogenicity at high doses. Sodium Nitrite (worth noting): Permitted as a preservative, but high intake is linked to potential health risks, including cancer.