Cheetos Puffs Flamin' Hot® Cheese

Cheetos

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Ingredients:

Enriched Corn Meal (Corn Meal, Ferrous Sulfate, Niacin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, and Folic Acid), Vegetable Oil (Corn, Canola and/or Sunflower Oil), Flamin’ Hot Seasoning (Maltodextrin [Made From Corn], Salt, Sugar, Artificial Color [Red 40 Lake, Yellow #6 Lake, Yellow #6, Yellow #5], Monosodium Glutamate (MSG), Yeast extract, Citric Acid, Sunflower Oil, Cheddar Cheese [Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes], Hydrolyzed Corn Protein, Onion Powder, Whey, Natural Flavor, Garlic Powder, Whey Protein Concentrate, Buttermilk, Corn syrup Solids, Sodium Diacetate, Disodium inosinate, Disodium guanylate, Sodium Caseinate, Skim Milk).

Rating:     We Avoid

Ingredient Score:

This product receives a 1/5 green leaf rating, which signals a significant concern regarding its ingredients and overall nutritional profile. The Cheetos Puffs Flamin’ Hot® Cheese snack is not organic and includes genetically modified (GMO) ingredients, which contributes to its low score. The presence of added sugars, including sugar and citric acid, further detracts from its nutritional value. More concerning is the inclusion of high fructose corn syrup, a sweetener linked to various health issues.

The snack also contains a range of additives such as natural flavors, artificial colors (Yellow 6, Red 40), and flavor enhancers like monosodium glutamate (MSG). These additives are often scrutinized for their potential health implications. The use of artificial colors is particularly troubling, as they have been associated with negative effects in some studies.

Moreover, the oils used in this product, specifically canola and unspecified vegetable oils, are considered harmful in this context. These oils are often highly processed and may contribute to inflammation when consumed in large quantities.

The product’s ingredient list raises red flags for those seeking cleaner, more wholesome food options. The combination of non-organic ingredients, GMOs, added sugars, harmful sweeteners, questionable additives, and potentially problematic oils leads to the low green leaf rating.

For individuals prioritizing health and clean eating, this product does not align with those goals. The Cheetos Puffs Flamin’ Hot® Cheese snack falls short of providing a cleaner food option in a market saturated with unhealthy choices. Consumers are advised to seek alternatives that offer better nutritional profiles and fewer controversial ingredients.

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