Is Fuego Chips Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Barcel
Barcel's Fuego Chips 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 Added Sugars, Sodium Glutamate, Natural And Artificial Flavors.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like maltodextrin and sodium guanylate, which raise quality concerns. The presence of artificial flavors and colors further impacts the safety assessment.
Main concern
Maltodextrin is a processed carbohydrate that may raise concerns about its impact on blood sugar levels.
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 natural extracts like paprika extract, which can enhance flavor without synthetic additives.
- Includes vegetable protein (soy), providing a plant-based ingredient that can contribute to texture.
Concerns
- Maltodextrin is a processed carbohydrate that may raise concerns about its impact on blood sugar levels.
- Artificial colors like Red 40 and artificial flavors indicate a reliance on synthetic additives, which can affect overall quality.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this snack, not just listed as a raw label.
-
Is Potato safe in this snack?
Good
Potato is used here as base. Potato serves as the primary ingredient, providing a natural base for the snack. Its quality is generally high when sourced properly.
Role in formula: base
Original: PAPA NATURAL
-
Is Vegetable Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Vegetable Oil is used here as base. Vegetable oil is used for frying, which can introduce concerns about the type of oil used and its processing level.
Role in formula: base
Original: ACEITE VEGETAL
-
Is Iodized Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Iodized Salt is used here as flavor. Iodized salt is added for flavor enhancement and to provide necessary iodine, which is beneficial for health.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: SAZONADOR SAL YODADA
-
Is Maltodextrin safe in this snack?
Medium
Maltodextrin is used here as thickener. Maltodextrin is a processed carbohydrate that acts as a thickener. It can raise concerns regarding its glycemic index.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: MALTODEXTRINA
-
Is Citric Acid safe in this snack?
Good
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is a natural preservative and flavor enhancer, commonly used in snacks to provide a tangy taste.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: ÁCIDO CITRICO
-
Is Added Sugars safe in this snack?
Bad
Added Sugars is used here as sweetener. Added sugars can contribute to excessive calorie intake and raise concerns about overall health impact.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: AZUCARES AÑADIDOS (AZÚCAR)
-
Is Sodium Glutamate safe in this snack?
Bad
Sodium Glutamate is used here as flavor. Sodium glutamate is an artificial flavor enhancer that can raise concerns about sensitivity in some individuals.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: GMS
-
Is Natural And Artificial Flavors safe in this snack?
Bad
Natural And Artificial Flavors is used here as flavor. The inclusion of both natural and artificial flavors indicates a reliance on synthetic additives, which can affect quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: SABORIZANTES NATURALES, ARTIFICIALES E IDENTICOS AL NATURAL
Read the full ingredient profile for Natural And Artificial Flavors
-
Is Hydrolyzed Yeast Onion safe in this snack?
Medium
Hydrolyzed Yeast Onion is used here as flavor. Hydrolyzed yeast onion is used for flavor enhancement but may raise concerns about processing and additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: CEBOLLA HIDROLIZADO DE LEVADURA
-
Is Red 40 safe in this snack?
Bad
Red 40 is used here as colorant. Red 40 is an artificial colorant that raises safety concerns due to potential allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: LACA ROJO 40
-
Is Paprika Extract safe in this snack?
Good
Paprika Extract is used here as colorant. Paprika extract is a natural colorant that can enhance the visual appeal of the product without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: EXTRACTO DE PAPRIKA
-
Is Vegetable Protein Soy safe in this snack?
Good
Vegetable Protein Soy is used here as base. Vegetable protein from soy contributes to the texture and nutritional profile of the snack, providing a plant-based option.
Role in formula: base
Original: PROTEINA VEGETAL (SOYA)
-
Is Sodium Bicarbonate safe in this snack?
Medium
Sodium Bicarbonate is used here as leavening agent. Sodium bicarbonate is used as a leavening agent, which can raise concerns about its processing and potential health effects.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: BICARBONATO DE SODIO
-
Is Chile Extract safe in this snack?
Good
Chile Extract is used here as flavor. Chile extract adds flavor and heat to the product, enhancing the overall taste profile with a natural ingredient.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: EXTRACTO DE CHILE
-
Is Vegetable Oil Sodium Inosinate safe in this snack?
Bad
Vegetable Oil Sodium Inosinate is used here as flavor. Sodium inosinate is a flavor enhancer derived from vegetable oil, which raises concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: ACEITE VEGETAL INOSINATO DE SODIO
-
Is Sodium Guanylate safe in this snack?
Bad
Sodium Guanylate is used here as flavor. Sodium guanylate is another flavor enhancer that can raise concerns about its synthetic nature and potential health effects.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: GUANILATO DE SODIO
-
Is Tbhq safe in this snack?
Bad
Tbhq is used here as preservative. TBHQ is a synthetic antioxidant used as a preservative, which raises significant concerns about its safety and health implications.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: TBHQ
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: 3427183
More from this brand: Barcel products in Zerotox
Similar products: snack in Zerotox database
Allergens detected: soy
Report / complain: You may report errors or complain about this product or its formulation to hello [at] zeroto.app . Published for transparency.