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Is Smoked Gouda Crackers Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Cheez-It

Cheez-It's Smoked Gouda Crackers 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 Monosodium Glutamate, Disodium Inosinate, Disodium Guanylate.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The ingredient composition includes several processed items like maltodextrin and monosodium glutamate, which raise quality concerns. Natural colors like paprika and turmeric are present, but synthetic additives are also included.

Main concern

Presence of monosodium glutamate raises concerns about synthetic flavor enhancers.

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 colors such as paprika extract and turmeric extract, which are safer alternatives to artificial colors.
  • Includes cheese varieties like gouda and cheddar, contributing to flavor and texture.

Concerns

  • Presence of monosodium glutamate raises concerns about synthetic flavor enhancers.
  • Maltodextrin is a processed ingredient that may indicate lower quality.

Who should avoid this product?

This formula may not suit:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
  • people avoiding animal-derived ingredients

Ingredients breakdown

Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this snack, not just listed as a raw label.

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: 2401519

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Allergens detected: soy

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Frequently asked questions

Cheez-It — Smoked Gouda Crackers has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among snack products. See the full breakdown above.
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This product is flagged for: Presence of monosodium glutamate raises concerns about synthetic flavor enhancers.; Maltodextrin is a processed ingredient that may indicate lower quality.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Cheez-It — Smoked Gouda Crackers has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Cheez-It products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
Our analysis notes: Contains natural colors such as paprika extract and turmeric extract, which are safer alternatives to artificial colors.; Includes cheese varieties like gouda and cheddar, contributing to flavor and texture.. See the Pros section above.
Cheez-It — Smoked Gouda Crackers 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.
The ingredient composition includes several processed items like maltodextrin and monosodium glutamate, which raise quality concerns. Natural colors like paprika and turmeric are present, but synthetic additives are also included. 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.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: white cheddar cheese, gouda cheese, cheddar cheese. See the Ingredients section above.

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