Takis Blue Heat

corn-chips

Why this score

• Capped: contains Natural and artificial flavorssynthetic flavoring — undisclosed composition
• Capped: contains Brilliant Blue FCF LakeFDA-regulated azo dye — hyperactivity warnings (EU)
• Capped: contains TBHQ antioxidantEWG: avoid
• Ultra-processed + additivesNOVA group 4 (ultra-processed) combined with a flagged additive — capped at 6.
• High in saturated fat, saltFSA traffic lights per 100g: high saturated fat 8.9 g (−1.3); high salt 1.6 g (−0.6) (total −1.9).
• Flavor enhancer: Monosodium GlutamateMSG-family flavor enhancer — shown for transparency; does not change the score.
• Flavor enhancer: Disodium InosinateMSG-family flavor enhancer — shown for transparency; does not change the score.
• Flavor enhancer: Disodium GuanylateMSG-family flavor enhancer — shown for transparency; does not change the score.

Ingredients (21)

• 7Corn flour processed with limeWhole grain base; lime processing (nixtamalization) enhances nutrition
• 4Palm oilHighly processed fat; high in saturated fat; sustainability concerns
• 5Soybean oilHighly refined, extracted oil; minimal nutrients but common culinary oil.
• 6Canola OilMinimally processed vegetable oil; good source of unsaturated fats.
• 7Rice Bran OilMinimally processed oil, better stability than many oils.
• 3MaltodextrinHighly processed carbohydrate, rapid blood sugar spike, minimal nutrition
• 7Citric acidNatural preservative and flavoring from citrus; safe in typical amounts.
• 3SugarRefined sweetener; high caloric value, minimal nutrients.
• 6Potassium chlorideSalt substitute; safe but artificial, used as flavor enhancer.
• 6SaltSodium chloride; natural preservative and flavoring.
• 5Monosodium GlutamateFlavor enhancer - flagged for transparency, not penalized
• 6Hydrolyzed soybean proteinProcessed protein source; may contain MSG; generally safe in normal amounts
• 5Natural and artificial flavorsMixed flavor sources; vague labeling, likely includes synthetics.
• 6Hydrolyzed yeastProcessed flavoring; source of B vitamins; may contain naturally occurring MSG
• 8Onion PowderDehydrated onion, retains nutrients, natural flavor enhancer.
• 2Brilliant Blue FCF LakeSynthetic colorant; potential hyperactivity concerns in sensitive individuals.
• 7Sodium bicarbonateBaking soda; common leavening agent, safe in small amounts.
• 9Chili pepperWhole food spice; rich in capsaicin and antioxidants; anti-inflammatory
• 5Disodium InosinateFlavor enhancer - flagged for transparency, not penalized
• 5Disodium GuanylateFlavor enhancer - flagged for transparency, not penalized
• 2TBHQ antioxidantSynthetic preservative; linked to health concerns at high doses; artificial

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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