Tasty Cheese Chip product image with 60/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Tasty Cheese Chip Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Smith-S

Tasty Cheese Chip is a snack from Smith-S. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The main ingredients worth reviewing are Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Flavor Enhancer 621, Flavours.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes whey powder and cheese powder, both derived from milk, indicating dairy content. However, the presence of maltodextrin and flavor enhancers raises concerns about processing and additives.

Main concern

Maltodextrin is a processed carbohydrate that may raise concerns regarding 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 color from paprika extract, which is a plant-derived ingredient that adds visual appeal without synthetic dyes.
  • Includes antioxidants like tocopherols and ascorbic acid, which can help preserve freshness and quality.

Concerns

  • Maltodextrin is a processed carbohydrate that may raise concerns regarding its impact on blood sugar levels.
  • Flavor enhancer (621) is a synthetic additive that can raise quality concerns due to its artificial nature.

Who should avoid this product?

This snack may not be the best fit for:

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

Ingredients breakdown

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

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: 4253105

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Allergens detected: milk , soybeans

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Frequently asked questions

Smith-S — Tasty Cheese Chip has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among snack products. See the full breakdown above.
Smith-S — Tasty Cheese Chip has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Smith-S products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Smith-S — Tasty Cheese Chip 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.
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This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: potatoes, whey powder, salt. See the Ingredients section above.
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The composition includes whey powder and cheese powder, both derived from milk, indicating dairy content. However, the presence of maltodextrin and flavor enhancers raises concerns about processing and additives. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis notes: Contains natural color from paprika extract, which is a plant-derived ingredient that adds visual appeal without synthetic dyes.; Includes antioxidants like tocopherols and ascorbic acid, which can help preserve freshness and quality.. 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.
Zerotox gives Smith-S — Tasty Cheese Chip 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.
This product is flagged for: Maltodextrin is a processed carbohydrate that may raise concerns regarding its impact on blood sugar levels.; Flavor enhancer (621) is a synthetic additive that can raise quality concerns due to its artificial nature.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.

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