Cheetos Simply Puffs White Cheddar Jalapeño Cheese

Cheetos

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Ingredients:

Enriched Corn Meal (Corn Meal, Ferrous Sulfate, Niacin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Sunflower Oil, Cheddar Cheese (Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), Maltodextrin (Made from Corn), Skim Milk, Sea Salt, Whey, Natural Flavor, Buttermilk, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Yeast extract, Jalapeño Pepper, Citric Acid, Spice, Lactic Acid, and Milk Protein Concentrate.

Rating:     We Avoid

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Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Cheetos Simply Puffs White Cheddar Jalapeño Cheese struggles to meet the criteria for a cleaner food option. This product is not organic, and it utilizes ingredients that are not non-GMO. Moreover, the inclusion of citric acid counts as added sugars, which detracts from its overall healthfulness. The presence of natural flavors and maltodextrin raises concerns due to their classification as potentially harmful and known harmful additives, respectively.

The ingredient list begins with enriched corn meal, which, while fortified with vitamins and minerals, is not organic and likely GMO. Sunflower oil is a common ingredient, yet the product’s health value would benefit from using an oil that is organic and non-GMO. The cheddar cheese provides the cheese flavor expected in such a snack but doesn’t alleviate the product’s overall health score.

Maltodextrin, a widely used food additive, has been flagged for its potential negative health effects and contributes significantly to the product’s low rating. Citric acid, often used for flavor enhancement and preservation, is considered an added sugar in this context, further diminishing the product’s standing. Natural flavors, a term that encompasses a broad range of possible ingredients, are noted for their lack of transparency and potential health impacts.

Other ingredients, such as skim milk, sea salt, whey, buttermilk, onion powder, garlic powder, yeast extract, jalapeño pepper, spice, lactic acid, and milk protein concentrate, are typical in flavored snack products. However, these do not mitigate the negative scoring factors.

The Cheetos Simply Puffs White Cheddar Jalapeño Cheese, with its 1/5 green leaves rating, is advised against for those seeking cleaner, healthier food alternatives. The product’s reliance on non-organic, GMO ingredients, and the inclusion of additives like maltodextrin and natural flavors, weigh heavily against its potential as a health-conscious choice.

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