Is Funyuns, Onion Flavored Rings Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Frito-Lay
Funyuns, Onion Flavored Rings is a snack from Frito-Lay. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The ingredient composition includes enriched corn meal and vegetable oils, which are processed. The presence of sugar and maltodextrin raises concerns about added sugars and processed ingredients.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The ingredient composition includes enriched corn meal and vegetable oils, which are processed. The presence of sugar and maltodextrin raises concerns about added sugars and processed ingredients.
Main concern
Sugar is present, which raises concerns about added sugars in the product, potentially impacting health negatively.
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
- Enriched corn meal provides some essential nutrients like niacin and folic acid, contributing positively to the overall composition.
- Vegetable oils used are common in snacks, providing a source of fat, though they are processed.
Concerns
- Sugar is present, which raises concerns about added sugars in the product, potentially impacting health negatively.
- Maltodextrin is a processed ingredient that can raise blood sugar levels, indicating a less favorable quality.
Who should avoid this product?
This snack may not be the best fit for:
- users trying to avoid sulfates
Ingredients breakdown
Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this snack so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Enriched Corn Meal safe in this snack?
Medium
Enriched Corn Meal is used here as base. Enriched corn meal serves as the primary ingredient, providing some essential nutrients. However, its processing raises 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, a blend of sunflower, corn, and/or canola oil, is used for frying. While it provides fat, the processing involved is a concern.
Role in formula: base
Original: vegetable oil (sunflower, corn, and/or canola oil)
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor in this snack, contributing positively without raising significant health concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness, which raises concerns about added sugars in the product and potential health impacts.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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Is Maltodextrin safe in this snack?
Medium
Maltodextrin is used here as thickener. Maltodextrin is a processed carbohydrate that can affect blood sugar levels, indicating a less favorable quality in this snack.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: maltodextrin
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: 2408643
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