Chio Intense Cheese & Chilli product image with 60/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Chio Intense Cheese & Chilli Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Chio

Chio's Chio Intense Cheese & Chilli is reviewed here as a snack. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The ingredient review below focuses especially on Natural Flavor, Coloring.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes several processed ingredients like vegetable oils and sugar, which raise quality concerns. The presence of artificial color and flavoring also impacts the overall safety assessment.

Main concern

Contains sugar, which raises concerns about excessive sweetness.

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 cheese powder, providing a distinct flavor profile.
  • Includes natural spices like garlic and chili for added taste.
  • Uses vegetable oils, which are generally better than animal fats.
  • Dried vegetables like onion and tomato contribute to flavor.

Concerns

  • Contains sugar, which raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
  • Includes artificial color from red pepper extract, indicating processing.
  • Vegetable oils may vary in quality, affecting overall healthiness.
  • Presence of acidifying agents like acetic acid may indicate processing.

Who should avoid this product?

This formula may not suit:

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

Ingredients breakdown

Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this snack, not just listed as a raw label.

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: 4017404

More from this brand: Chio products in Zerotox

Similar products: snack in Zerotox database

Allergens detected: gluten , milk , soy

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Frequently asked questions

Chio — Chio Intense Cheese & Chilli 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 product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: potatoes, cheese powder, salt. See the Ingredients section above.
Our analysis notes: Contains cheese powder, providing a distinct flavor profile.; Includes natural spices like garlic and chili for added taste.; Uses vegetable oils, which are generally better than animal fats.. See the Pros section 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.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
Chio — Chio Intense Cheese & Chilli has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 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.
Zerotox gives Chio — Chio Intense Cheese & Chilli a safety score of 60 / 100 based on ingredients. See the breakdown above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
We detected: gluten, milk, soy. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
The composition includes several processed ingredients like vegetable oils and sugar, which raise quality concerns. The presence of artificial color and flavoring also impacts the overall safety assessment. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Chio — Chio Intense Cheese & Chilli has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Chio 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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