Takis Nitro Habanero & Lime Flavored Tortilla Chips

Questions about Takis Nitro Habanero & Lime Flavored Tortilla Chips

Is Takis Nitro Habanero & Lime Flavored 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 (964 mg) and saturated fat (8.93 g). Monosodium Glutamate (E621), Red 40 Lake, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Yellow 6 Lake and 3 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 Nitro Habanero & Lime Flavored Tortilla Chips?

In label order (largest amount first): CORN FLOUR (PROCESSED WITH LIME), VEGETABLE OIL (PALM AND/OR SOYBEAN AND/OR CANOLA OIL), SEASONING [MALTODEXTRIN, SALT, CITRIC ACID, DEXTROSE, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, SUGAR, ONION POWDER, RED 40 LAKE, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, GUM ARABIC, and 5 more.

Does Takis Nitro Habanero & Lime Flavored 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. Red 40 Lake (worth noting): Permitted as a food colorant but requires a warning label in the EU due to potential effects on children's behavior. Natural and Artificial Flavors (worth noting): The safety of artificial flavors depends on the specific compounds used, which are not disclosed here. Yellow 6 Lake (worth noting): Permitted as a food colorant but requires a warning label in the EU due to potential effects on children's behavior. Mannitol (worth noting): Excessive consumption may cause laxative effects. Blue 1 Lake (worth noting): Permitted as a food colorant but with maximum-use limits in the EU.