Lay's
Lays cheddar imp
Food & Beverage
69
Avoid
Safety Summary
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Key Concerns
Positive Signals
Score Breakdown
Ingredients (27)
| Ingredient | Risk Level | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| And Disodium Guanylate. CONTAINS MILK AND SOY INGREDIENTS | Low Risk | — |
| And Less Than Of The Following: Salt | Low Risk | — |
| Artificial Color (Yellow 5 Lake, Yellow 6 Lake, Yellow 6, Yellow 5) | Caution | Tartrazine. Hyperactivity. Allergic reactions. |
| Buttermilk | Low Risk | — |
| Cheddar Cheese (Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes) | Low Risk | — |
| Citric Acid | Low Risk | Generally safe. Natural preservative. |
| Corn Syrup Solids | Low Risk | Refined sugar. Metabolic concerns at high intake. |
| Dextrose | Low Risk | Simple sugar. Metabolic concerns at high intake. |
| Disodium Inosinate | Low Risk | — |
| Dried Potatoes | Low Risk | — |
| Lactic Acid | Low Risk | Natural acid. Safe. AHA exfoliant. |
| Lactose | Low Risk | — |
| Maltodextrin (Made From Corn) | Low Risk | High glycemic index. Blood sugar spikes. |
| Mono - And Diglycerides | Low Risk | — |
| Monosodium Glutamate | Caution | See MSG. |
| Natural And Artificial Flavor | Beneficial | Undisclosed synthetic chemicals. |
| Onion Powder | Low Risk | — |
| Rice Flour | Low Risk | — |
| Skim Milk | Low Risk | — |
| Sodium Caseinate | Low Risk | — |
| Soy Lecithin | Low Risk | GMO concern. Generally recognized as safe. |
| Spice | Low Risk | — |
| Sugar | Low Risk | — |
| Unmodified Potato Starch | Low Risk | — |
| Vegetable Oil (Cottonseed, Sunflower, And/Or Corn Oil) | Beneficial | Often refined. Omega-6 inflammatory potential. |
| Whey | Low Risk | — |
| Whey Protein Concentrate | Low Risk | — |