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Cheez It
Flavor:
Extra Cheesy
Ingredients:
Enriched flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, vitamin B1 [thiamin mononitrate], vitamin B2 [Riboflavin], folic acid), vegetable oil (high oleic soybean, soybean, palm, and/or canola with TBHQ for freshness), cheese made with skim milk (skim milk, whey protein, salt, cheese cultures, enzymes, annatto extract color). Contains 2% or less of salt, maltodextrin, paprika, buttermilk, nonfat milk, monosodium glutamate, cheddar cheese (milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes), yeast extract, lactic acid, sugar, whey, citric acid, yeast, paprika extract color, disodium inosinate, disodium guanylate, Garlic, natural flavor, soy lecithin.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Cheez It Extra Cheesy snack falls significantly short of the cleaner food options promoted on our website. This product is not organic and includes genetically modified ingredients, which immediately detracts from its potential score. The presence of added sugars, such as sugar and citric acid, further reduces its standing.
The ingredient list reveals the inclusion of potentially harmful additives like natural and artificial flavors, enriched flour, and soy lecithin. More concerning are the known harmful additives, specifically TBHQ, maltodextrin, and monosodium glutamate, which are significant detractors from the product’s overall health profile. Additionally, the use of oils that are considered harmful, including canola, unspecified vegetable oils, and palm oil, contribute to the product’s low score.
Cheez It Extra Cheesy is produced with enriched flour and a variety of oils, with the flour being fortified with vitamins such as niacin, iron, and B vitamins. The cheese in the product is made from skim milk and includes whey protein, cheese cultures, and enzymes, with annatto extract used for coloring. The snack also contains less than 2% of a range of other ingredients, including buttermilk, yeast extract, whey, and lecithin derived from soy.
The product’s composition reflects a reliance on non-organic, GMO ingredients, and the inclusion of additives and oils that are considered less desirable for a clean diet. With these factors taken into account, the Cheez It Extra Cheesy snack is positioned at the lowest end of the health-conscious spectrum that our website seeks to promote. Consumers looking for cleaner, healthier food options are advised to consider alternative products that align more closely with these values.
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