Is Fries Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Chester-S
Fries is a food from Chester-S. It has a Zerotox safety score of 45/100, which means it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.
The main ingredients worth reviewing are Ferrous Sulfate, Niacin, Thiamin Mononitrate.
45 / 100
Why score is 45
The composition includes several synthetic additives like artificial color and monosodium glutamate, raising quality concerns. Ingredients like corn syrup solids and sugar further indicate a processed nature.
Main concern
Presence of artificial color 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.
- Includes cheese cultures which can contribute to flavor.
- Tomato powder adds a natural flavor component.
- Onion powder and garlic powder enhance taste without synthetic additives.
Concerns
- Presence of artificial color raises concerns about synthetic additives.
- Monosodium glutamate is a flavor enhancer linked to potential sensitivity.
- Corn syrup solids and sugar indicate high processing and added sugars.
- Multiple dairy ingredients may pose allergen risks for lactose-intolerant individuals.
Who should avoid this product?
This food may not be the best fit for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- users trying to avoid sulfates
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this food so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Enriched Corn Meal safe in this food?
Medium
Enriched Corn Meal is used here as base. Enriched corn meal serves as the primary ingredient, providing some essential nutrients but is processed, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: enriched corn meal
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Is Ferrous Sulfate safe in this food?
Bad
Ferrous Sulfate is used here as fortificant. Ferrous sulfate is an iron supplement added for fortification, but its synthetic nature raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: fortificant
Original: ferrous sulfate
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Is Niacin safe in this food?
Bad
Niacin is used here as fortificant. Niacin is a synthetic vitamin added for fortification, which may not be as beneficial as natural sources.
Role in formula: fortificant
Original: niacin
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Is Thiamin Mononitrate safe in this food?
Bad
Thiamin Mononitrate is used here as fortificant. Thiamin mononitrate is a synthetic form of vitamin B1 used for fortification, raising concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: fortificant
Original: thiamin mononitrate
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Is Riboflavin safe in this food?
Bad
Riboflavin is used here as fortificant. Riboflavin is a synthetic vitamin B2 added for fortification, which may not provide the same benefits as natural sources.
Role in formula: fortificant
Original: riboflavin
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Is Folic Acid safe in this food?
Bad
Folic Acid is used here as fortificant. Folic acid is a synthetic form of vitamin B9 used for fortification, raising concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: fortificant
Original: folic acid
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Is Vegetable Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Vegetable Oil is used here as base. Vegetable oil is a common ingredient used for frying, but its refined nature may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: vegetable oil
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Good
Salt is used here as base. Salt is a natural mineral used for flavor enhancement, contributing to the overall taste of the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: salt
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Is Maltodextrin safe in this food?
Medium
Maltodextrin is used here as thickener. Maltodextrin is a processed carbohydrate used as a thickener, which may raise concerns about its processing level.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: maltodextrin
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Is Cheddar Cheese safe in this food?
Medium
Cheddar Cheese is used here as flavor. Cheddar cheese adds flavor but is processed, which may raise quality concerns compared to natural cheese.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: cheddar cheese
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Is Milk safe in this food?
Good
Milk is used here as base. Milk is a natural ingredient that contributes to flavor and texture, though it may pose allergen risks for some.
Role in formula: base
Original: milk
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Is Cheese Cultures safe in this food?
Good
Cheese Cultures is used here as natural_extract. Cheese cultures are beneficial for flavor development, contributing positively to the product's quality.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: cheese cultures
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Good
Salt is used here as base. Salt is a natural mineral used for flavor enhancement, contributing to the overall taste of the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: salt
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Is Enzymes safe in this food?
Medium
Enzymes is used here as flavor. Enzymes are used to enhance flavor but may raise concerns about their source and processing.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: enzymes
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Is Potassium Salt safe in this food?
Medium
Potassium Salt is used here as flavor. Potassium salt is used as a flavor enhancer, but its processed nature raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: potassium salt
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Is Tomato Powder safe in this food?
Good
Tomato Powder is used here as flavor. Tomato powder adds a natural flavor component, enhancing the overall taste profile of the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: tomato powder
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Is Whey safe in this food?
Good
Whey is used here as base. Whey is a natural dairy ingredient that contributes to flavor and texture, though it may pose allergen risks for some.
Role in formula: base
Original: whey
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Is Natural Flavors safe in this food?
Medium
Natural Flavors is used here as flavor. Natural flavors are used to enhance taste but can be vague in origin, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natural flavors
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Is Onion Powder safe in this food?
Good
Onion Powder is used here as flavor. Onion powder enhances flavor without synthetic additives, contributing positively to the product's quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: onion powder
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Is Buttermilk safe in this food?
Good
Buttermilk is used here as base. Buttermilk is a natural ingredient that adds flavor and texture, enhancing the overall quality of the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: buttermilk
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Is Artificial Color safe in this food?
Bad
Artificial Color is used here as colorant. Artificial color is a synthetic additive used for visual appeal, raising significant quality concerns.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: artificial color
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Is Romano Cheese safe in this food?
Medium
Romano Cheese is used here as flavor. Romano cheese adds flavor but is processed, which may raise quality concerns compared to natural cheese.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: romano cheese
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Is Milk safe in this food?
Good
Milk is used here as base. Milk is a natural ingredient that contributes to flavor and texture, though it may pose allergen risks for some.
Role in formula: base
Original: milk
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Is Cheese Cultures safe in this food?
Good
Cheese Cultures is used here as natural_extract. Cheese cultures are beneficial for flavor development, contributing positively to the product's quality.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: cheese cultures
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Good
Salt is used here as base. Salt is a natural mineral used for flavor enhancement, contributing to the overall taste of the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: salt
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Is Enzymes safe in this food?
Medium
Enzymes is used here as flavor. Enzymes are used to enhance flavor but may raise concerns about their source and processing.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: enzymes
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Is Whey Protein Concentrate safe in this food?
Medium
Whey Protein Concentrate is used here as base. Whey protein concentrate is a processed dairy ingredient that adds protein but raises concerns about processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: whey protein concentrate
Read the full ingredient profile for Whey Protein Concentrate
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Is Monosodium Glutamate safe in this food?
Bad
Monosodium Glutamate is used here as flavor. Monosodium glutamate is a flavor enhancer linked to potential sensitivity, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: monosodium glutamate
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Is Garlic Powder safe in this food?
Good
Garlic Powder is used here as flavor. Garlic powder enhances flavor without synthetic additives, contributing positively to the product's quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: garlic powder
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Is Sodium Caseinate safe in this food?
Medium
Sodium Caseinate is used here as emulsifier. Sodium caseinate is a milk-derived emulsifier that may raise concerns about processing and allergenicity.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: sodium caseinate
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Is Corn Syrup Solids safe in this food?
Bad
Corn Syrup Solids is used here as sweetener. Corn syrup solids are a processed sweetener that indicates high processing and added sugars, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: corn syrup solids
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Is Yeast Extract safe in this food?
Medium
Yeast Extract is used here as flavor. Yeast extract is used for flavor enhancement but can be processed, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: yeast extract
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Is Lactose safe in this food?
Bad
Lactose is used here as sweetener. Lactose is a sugar found in milk that may pose allergen risks for lactose-intolerant individuals.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: lactose
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Is Lactic Acid safe in this food?
Medium
Lactic Acid is used here as acidulant. Lactic acid is used for flavor and preservation but is a processed ingredient, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: lactic acid
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that indicates high processing and raises concerns about added sugars in the product.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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Is Skim Milk safe in this food?
Good
Skim Milk is used here as base. Skim milk is a natural ingredient that contributes to flavor and texture, enhancing the overall quality of the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: skim milk
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Is Citric Acid safe in this food?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used for flavor enhancement and preservation but is a processed ingredient, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: citric acid
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Is Disodium Inosinate safe in this food?
Bad
Disodium Inosinate is used here as flavor. Disodium inosinate is a synthetic flavor enhancer that raises concerns about synthetic additives in the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: disodium inosinate
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Is Disodium Guanylate safe in this food?
Bad
Disodium Guanylate is used here as flavor. Disodium guanylate is a synthetic flavor enhancer that raises concerns about synthetic additives in the product.
Role in formula: flavor
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: 3360959
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Allergens detected: milk , lactose
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