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Cheez It
Flavor:
Extra Toasty Cheddar
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 oil with TBHQ for freshness), cheese made with skim milk (skim milk, whey protein, salt, cheese cultures, enzymes, annatto extract color). Contains 2% of less of salt, dextrose, whey, paprika, cheddar cheese (milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes), buttermilk, tomato powder, Garlic powder, monosodium glutamate, yeast, onion powder, monterey jack cheese (milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes), sugar, malic acid, annatto extract color, natural and artificial flavors, disodium inosinate, disodium guanylate, spice extract, yeast extract, paprika extract color, yellow 5, yellow 6, soy lecithin.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Cheez It Extra Toasty Cheddar snack falls significantly short of providing a clean food option for health-conscious consumers. This product is not organic and contains genetically modified ingredients, which already puts it at a disadvantage in the pursuit of cleaner eating.
The ingredient list reveals the presence of added sugars, specifically sugar and dextrose, which contribute to the product’s low rating. In addition to these sugars, a variety of potentially harmful additives are included, such as natural and artificial flavors, enriched flour, soy lecithin, and synthetic dyes Yellow 5 and Yellow 6. These ingredients often raise concerns among those seeking natural and minimally processed foods.
The Cheez It Extra Toasty Cheddar also contains additives that are widely recognized as harmful. TBHQ, a preservative, along with monosodium glutamate (MSG) and the same synthetic dyes mentioned earlier, are known for their negative health implications when consumed regularly. Furthermore, the snack includes oils that are considered unhealthy, specifically canola, vegetable, and palm oils. Lastly, the term “artificial flavor” often encompasses a range of non-specific ingredients, including high fructose corn syrup, which is associated with various health issues and is markedly penalized in this product’s assessment.
The aggregate of these factors contributes to the product’s minimal green leaf rating. The presence of non-organic components, GMOs, added sugars, harmful additives, and unhealthy oils aligns with the reasons for advising consumers to avoid this particular snack. The Cheez It Extra Toasty Cheddar is positioned as a product that does not meet the criteria for those seeking cleaner, more wholesome food options in a market that is inundated with processed and health-compromising products.
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