Tayto Rough Cuts Cheese A product image with 60/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Tayto Rough Cuts Cheese A Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Tayto

Tayto's Tayto Rough Cuts Cheese A 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 5 Ribonucleotides, Flavoring.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes several processed ingredients like whey powder and monosodium glutamate, which raise quality concerns. The presence of artificial color and flavor enhancers indicates a highly processed product.

Main concern

Monosodium glutamate is a flavor enhancer that raises concerns about synthetic additives.

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 potatoes, a natural base ingredient, contributing to the snack's texture.
  • Yeast extract provides a savory flavor, enhancing the overall taste profile.

Concerns

  • Monosodium glutamate is a flavor enhancer that raises concerns about synthetic additives.
  • The use of annatto bixin as a colorant indicates artificial processing, which may affect quality perception.

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: 3936755

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Similar products: snack in Zerotox database

Allergens detected: milk

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Frequently asked questions

Tayto — Tayto Rough Cuts Cheese A has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among snack products. See the full breakdown above.
The composition includes several processed ingredients like whey powder and monosodium glutamate, which raise quality concerns. The presence of artificial color and flavor enhancers indicates a highly processed product. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Tayto — Tayto Rough Cuts Cheese A has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Tayto products. 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: potatoes, onion powder, salt. See the Ingredients section above.
We detected: milk. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
This product is flagged for: Monosodium glutamate is a flavor enhancer that raises concerns about synthetic additives.; The use of annatto bixin as a colorant indicates artificial processing, which may affect quality perception.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Tayto — Tayto Rough Cuts Cheese A 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.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
Zerotox gives Tayto — Tayto Rough Cuts Cheese A 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.
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