Chips Sour Cream & Onion product image with 60/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Chips Sour Cream & Onion Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Chio

Chips Sour Cream & Onion is a snack from Chio. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The main ingredients worth reviewing are Sugar.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes several processed ingredients like sugar and yeast extract, which raise quality concerns. The presence of sour cream powder and natural flavoring adds complexity to the ingredient profile.

Main concern

Contains sugar, a processed ingredient that raises concerns about unnecessary 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 onion powder and garlic powder, which are natural flavor enhancers contributing to taste.
  • Includes herbs, adding a touch of natural flavor and potential aromatic benefits.
  • Sour cream powder provides a creamy texture and flavor, enhancing the overall taste experience.

Concerns

  • Contains sugar, a processed ingredient that raises concerns about unnecessary additives.
  • Yeast extract is a flavor enhancer that may be considered a processed ingredient with mixed properties.
  • Sweet whey powder and skimmed milk powder indicate dairy content, which may not suit all dietary preferences.

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: 4017410

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Allergens detected: milk

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Frequently asked questions

Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
Our analysis notes: Contains onion powder and garlic powder, which are natural flavor enhancers contributing to taste.; Includes herbs, adding a touch of natural flavor and potential aromatic benefits.; Sour cream powder provides a creamy texture and flavor, enhancing the overall taste experience.. See the Pros section above.
This product is flagged for: Contains sugar, a processed ingredient that raises concerns about unnecessary additives.; Yeast extract is a flavor enhancer that may be considered a processed ingredient with mixed properties.; Sweet whey powder and skimmed milk powder indicate dairy content, which may not suit all dietary preferences.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Chio — Chips Sour Cream & Onion 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.
Chio — Chips Sour Cream & Onion 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.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
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 sugar and yeast extract, which raise quality concerns. The presence of sour cream powder and natural flavoring adds complexity to the ingredient profile. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: potatoes, salt, onion powder. See the Ingredients section above.
Zerotox gives Chio — Chips Sour Cream & Onion 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.

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