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Is Barbecue Crinkle Cut Potato Chips Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Smiths

This page reviews Barbecue Crinkle Cut Potato Chips by Smiths as a snack. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Flavour Enhancers, Sodium Diacetate, Flavours.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes several processed ingredients like canola oil and maltodextrin, which raise quality concerns. Flavour enhancers and artificial additives further indicate a highly processed product.

Main concern

Contains multiple flavour enhancers (621, 635) that are synthetic and may raise quality concerns.

Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.

Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.

Pros

  • Contains natural color from paprika extract, which is a better alternative to synthetic dyes.
  • Includes antioxidants like tocopherols and rosemary extract, which can help preserve freshness.

Concerns

  • Contains multiple flavour enhancers (621, 635) that are synthetic and may raise quality concerns.
  • Maltodextrin is a processed carbohydrate that can contribute to health issues if consumed in excess.

Who should avoid this product?

You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
  • people avoiding animal-derived ingredients

Ingredients breakdown

The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this snack and why it matters.

How we score

Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.

Product info

Product ID: 4253041

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Allergens detected: milk , soybeans

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Frequently asked questions

We detected: milk, soybeans. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
This product is flagged for: Contains multiple flavour enhancers (621, 635) that are synthetic and may raise quality concerns.; Maltodextrin is a processed carbohydrate that can contribute to health issues if consumed in excess.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
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Our analysis notes: Contains natural color from paprika extract, which is a better alternative to synthetic dyes.; Includes antioxidants like tocopherols and rosemary extract, which can help preserve freshness.. See the Pros section above.
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This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: potatoes, salt, tomato powder. See the Ingredients section above.
Smiths — Barbecue Crinkle Cut Potato Chips has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among snack products. See the full breakdown above.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
The composition includes several processed ingredients like canola oil and maltodextrin, which raise quality concerns. Flavour enhancers and artificial additives further indicate a highly processed product. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Smiths — Barbecue Crinkle Cut Potato Chips has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Smiths products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.

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