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Is Potato Chips Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Cumberland Farms

Potato Chips is a snack from Cumberland Farms. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The composition includes choice potatoes and vegetable oils, but the presence of refined oils and added salt raises quality concerns. This results in a moderate rating.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes choice potatoes and vegetable oils, but the presence of refined oils and added salt raises quality concerns. This results in a moderate rating.

Main concern

Refined vegetable oils (corn, cottonseed, soybean, sunflower) raise concerns about processing and potential health implications.

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

  • Choice potatoes provide a natural base, contributing positively to the overall quality.
  • Vegetable oils, while processed, are common in snack foods and acceptable in moderation.

Concerns

  • Refined vegetable oils (corn, cottonseed, soybean, sunflower) raise concerns about processing and potential health implications.
  • Added salt can contribute to excessive sodium intake, which is a common concern in snack foods.

Ingredients breakdown

Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this snack so the page answers more than a simple label list.

  • Is Potatoes safe in this snack?

    Good

    Potatoes is used here as base. Potatoes serve as the primary ingredient, providing a natural and familiar base for the snack. Their quality is generally high.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: CHOICE POTATOES

    Read the full ingredient profile for Potatoes

  • Is Vegetable Oil safe in this snack?

    Medium

    Vegetable Oil is used here as base. Vegetable oil is used for frying, contributing to texture and flavor. However, the type of oil can vary, raising concerns about health implications.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: COOKED IN VEGETABLE OIL (ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING CORN, COTTONSEED, SOYBEAN, SUNFLOWER)

    Read the full ingredient profile for Vegetable Oil

  • Is Salt safe in this snack?

    Medium

    Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is added for flavor enhancement, but excessive consumption can lead to health issues, which is a concern in snack foods.

    Role in formula: flavor

    Original: WITH SALT ADDED

    Read the full ingredient profile for Salt

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: 3212774

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Frequently asked questions

This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: potatoes. See the Ingredients section above.
This product is flagged for: Refined vegetable oils (corn, cottonseed, soybean, sunflower) raise concerns about processing and potential health implications.; Added salt can contribute to excessive sodium intake, which is a common concern in snack foods.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Cumberland Farms — Potato Chips 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.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Cumberland Farms — Potato Chips has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among snack products. See the full breakdown above.
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 choice potatoes and vegetable oils, but the presence of refined oils and added salt raises quality concerns. This results in a moderate rating. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Zerotox gives Cumberland Farms — Potato Chips 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.
Our analysis notes: Choice potatoes provide a natural base, contributing positively to the overall quality.; Vegetable oils, while processed, are common in snack foods and acceptable in moderation.. See the Pros section above.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
Cumberland Farms — Potato Chips has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Cumberland Farms products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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