Cheesy & Tangy Mix product image with 30/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Cheesy & Tangy Mix Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Fritolay

Cheesy & Tangy Mix is a snack from Fritolay. It has a Zerotox safety score of 30/100, which means it has several flagged ingredients and may not suit cautious buyers.

The main ingredients worth reviewing are Monosodium Glutamate, Disodium Inosinate, Disodium Guanylate.

30 / 100

Low quality

Why score is 30

The composition includes multiple synthetic additives like monosodium glutamate and artificial colors (Yellow 6, Red 40), indicating significant processing and raising quality concerns.

Main concern

Presence of artificial colors (Yellow 6, Red 40) raises concerns about synthetic additives.

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 cheddar cheese and romano cheese, which provide flavor and texture.
  • Includes natural flavors and spices that enhance the overall taste profile.

Concerns

  • Presence of artificial colors (Yellow 6, Red 40) raises concerns about synthetic additives.
  • High levels of monosodium glutamate and disodium guanylate may indicate excessive flavor enhancement.

Who should avoid this product?

This snack may not be the best fit for:

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

Ingredients breakdown

Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this snack so the page answers more than a simple label list.

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: 2410315

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Allergens detected: milk

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Frequently asked questions

Fritolay — Cheesy & Tangy Mix has a Zerotox safety score of 30 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis notes: Contains cheddar cheese and romano cheese, which provide flavor and texture.; Includes natural flavors and spices that enhance the overall taste profile.. See the Pros section above.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: corn, salt, spices. See the Ingredients section above.
This product scores 30 / 100 mainly because of: Presence of artificial colors (Yellow 6, Red 40) raises concerns about synthetic additives.; High levels of monosodium glutamate and disodium guanylate may indicate excessive flavor enhancement.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above. 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.
Fritolay — Cheesy & Tangy Mix has a Zerotox score of 30 / 100 among snack products. See the full breakdown above.
The composition includes multiple synthetic additives like monosodium glutamate and artificial colors (Yellow 6, Red 40), indicating significant processing and raising quality concerns. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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This product is flagged for: Presence of artificial colors (Yellow 6, Red 40) raises concerns about synthetic additives.; High levels of monosodium glutamate and disodium guanylate may indicate excessive flavor enhancement.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
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.

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