Is Fries Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Chester S
This page reviews Fries by Chester S as a snack. Its current score is 45/100, suggesting that it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Artificial Color, Corn Syrup Solids, Sugar.
45 / 100
Why score is 45
The composition includes several synthetic additives like artificial colors (Red 40 Lake, Yellow 5) and preservatives (disodium inosinate, disodium guanylate), raising significant quality concerns. The presence of corn syrup solids and maltodextrin indicates a highly processed product.
Main concern
Presence of artificial colors (Red 40 Lake, Yellow 5) 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 enriched corn meal, providing some essential nutrients like niacin and folic acid.
- Includes natural flavors and spices like garlic and onion powder for added taste.
Concerns
- Presence of artificial colors (Red 40 Lake, Yellow 5) raises concerns about synthetic additives.
- High levels of processed ingredients like corn syrup solids and maltodextrin indicate low quality.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- users trying to avoid sulfates
- 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.
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Is Enriched Corn Meal safe in this snack?
Medium
Enriched Corn Meal is used here as base. Enriched corn meal provides some essential nutrients but is a processed ingredient, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: enriched corn meal (corn meal, ferrous sulfate, niacin, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid)
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Is Vegetable Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Vegetable Oil is used here as base. Vegetable oil is a common cooking fat, but its refined nature may raise concerns about processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: vegetable oil (corn, canola, and/or sunflower oil)
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Salt is used here as base. Salt is a natural flavor enhancer, essential for taste but should be consumed in moderation.
Role in formula: base
Original: salt
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Is Maltodextrin safe in this snack?
Medium
Maltodextrin is used here as thickener. Maltodextrin is a processed carbohydrate used for texture but may raise concerns about its source and processing.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: maltodextrin (made from corn)
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Is Cheddar Cheese safe in this snack?
Good
Cheddar Cheese is used here as base. Cheddar cheese adds flavor and some nutritional value, though it is processed.
Role in formula: base
Original: cheddar cheese (milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes)
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Is Potassium Salt safe in this snack?
Medium
Potassium Salt is used here as flavor. Potassium salt is often used as a sodium alternative, but its processing raises some concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: potassium salt
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Is Tomato Powder safe in this snack?
Good
Tomato Powder is used here as flavor. Tomato powder provides natural flavor and some nutrients, contributing positively to the composition.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: tomato powder
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Is Whey safe in this snack?
Medium
Whey is used here as base. Whey is a dairy byproduct that adds protein but is processed, which may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: whey
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Is Buttermilk safe in this snack?
Good
Buttermilk is used here as base. Buttermilk adds flavor and some nutritional benefits, being a natural dairy product.
Role in formula: base
Original: buttermilk
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Is Artificial Color safe in this snack?
Bad
Artificial Color is used here as colorant. Artificial colors like Red 40 Lake and Yellow 5 are synthetic additives that raise health concerns.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: artificial color (red 40 lake, yellow 6, yellow 6 lake, yellow 5)
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Is Romano Cheese safe in this snack?
Good
Romano Cheese is used here as base. Romano cheese contributes flavor and some nutrients, though it is also a processed dairy product.
Role in formula: base
Original: romano cheese (cow's milk, cultures, salt, enzymes)
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Is Whey Protein Concentrate safe in this snack?
Medium
Whey Protein Concentrate is used here as base. Whey protein concentrate adds protein but is a processed ingredient, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: whey protein concentrate
Read the full ingredient profile for Whey Protein Concentrate
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Is Corn Syrup Solids safe in this snack?
Bad
Corn Syrup Solids is used here as sweetener. Corn syrup solids are a highly processed sweetener that raises concerns about added sugars.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: corn syrup solids
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Is Yeast Extract safe in this snack?
Medium
Yeast Extract is used here as flavor. Yeast extract is used for flavor enhancement but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: yeast extract
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Is Onion Powder safe in this snack?
Good
Onion Powder is used here as flavor. Onion powder provides natural flavor and some nutrients, contributing positively to the composition.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: onion powder
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Is Natural Flavor safe in this snack?
Medium
Natural Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural flavor is often derived from plant sources but can be processed, raising some concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natural flavor
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Is Lactic Acid safe in this snack?
Medium
Lactic Acid is used here as acidulant. Lactic acid is used for flavor and preservation but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: lactic acid
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Is Citric Acid safe in this snack?
Good
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is a natural preservative and flavor enhancer, generally considered safe.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: citric acid
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that contributes to high calorie content and raises health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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Is Skim Milk safe in this snack?
Good
Skim Milk is used here as base. Skim milk adds some nutritional value while being lower in fat compared to whole milk.
Role in formula: base
Original: skim milk
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Is Garlic Powder safe in this snack?
Good
Garlic Powder is used here as flavor. Garlic powder provides natural flavor and potential health benefits, contributing positively to the composition.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: garlic powder
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Is Sodium Caseinate safe in this snack?
Medium
Sodium Caseinate is used here as emulsifier. Sodium caseinate is a milk-derived emulsifier that may raise concerns due to processing.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: sodium caseinate
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Is Disodium Inosinate safe in this snack?
Bad
Disodium Inosinate is used here as flavor enhancer. Disodium inosinate is a synthetic flavor enhancer that raises concerns about artificial additives.
Role in formula: flavor enhancer
Original: disodium inosinate
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Is Disodium Guanylate safe in this snack?
Bad
Disodium Guanylate is used here as flavor enhancer. Disodium guanylate is another synthetic flavor enhancer that raises concerns about processed ingredients.
Role in formula: flavor enhancer
Original: disodium guanylate
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: 2410299
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Allergens detected: milk
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