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Lay's Baked Salt & Vinegar Potato Chips
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5out of 10
OKClearEaty's score — our opinion, not medical advice
Held back by
- 3Sugar
- 3Dextrose
- 4Maltodextrin Made from Corn
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Why this score
- Medium sugar, saturated fat, saltFSA traffic lights per 100g: medium sugar, saturated fat, salt (−0.6).
Ingredients (15)
- 8Dried PotatoesWhole food, minimally processed, good source of carbs and potassium
- 5Corn starchRefined carbohydrate thickener; minimal nutritional value.
- 6Corn oilProcessed plant oil, higher in omega-6 fatty acids
- 3SugarRefined sweetener; small amount used; acceptable.
- 4Maltodextrin Made from CornHighly processed carbohydrate, rapidly absorbed, minimal nutrition
- 6SaltEssential mineral; excessive intake linked to hypertension
- 6Soy LecithinEmulsifier from soy; minimally processed, functional additive.
- 3DextroseRefined sugar; high glycemic index, minimal nutrition.
- 7Malic acidNatural preservative and flavor enhancer; generally recognized as safe.
- 8Distilled vinegarFermented, natural, minimal processing, adds flavor.
- 7Yeast ExtractFermented byproduct; umami flavoring, high sodium content.
- 7Potassium saltProcessed mineral salt; lower sodium alternative, generally safe in moderation
- 7Citric acidNatural preservative from citrus, maintains tartness, safe antimicrobial agent.
- 6Natural flavorsFlavor enhancer; derived from natural sources; vague category.
- 7Annatto ExtractsNatural food coloring from seeds; generally safe in typical amounts
Allergens
Contains: soy
Declared on the product label. Anything not listed here simply wasn't declared - that is not the same as being free from it. Always check the packaging.
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