Ritz
Toasted chips
Food & Beverage
60
Avoid
Safety Summary
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Key Concerns
Positive Signals
Score Breakdown
Ingredients (18)
| Ingredient | Risk Level | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| annatto extract (for color) | Beneficial | — |
| buttermilk | Low Risk | — |
| canola oil | Low Risk | Processed. Omega-6 concerns. Generally safe. |
| cheddar cheese powder (cultured milk, salt, enzymes) | Low Risk | — |
| cornstarch | Low Risk | — |
| high fructose corn syrup | Caution | Metabolic disruption. Liver stress. Obesity. |
| lactose | Low Risk | — |
| leavening (calcium phosphate and/or baking soda) | Beneficial | — |
| monosodium glutamate | Caution | See MSG. |
| natural and artificial flavor (contains celery) | Beneficial | Undisclosed synthetic chemicals. |
| potato starch | Low Risk | — |
| salt | Low Risk | — |
| sour cream powder (cultured cream, skim milk) | Low Risk | — |
| sugar | Low Risk | — |
| whey (from milk) | Low Risk | — |
| whey protein concentrate | Low Risk | — |
| yellow 5 lake | Caution | Tartrazine. Hyperactivity. Allergic reactions. |
| yellow 6 lake | Caution | Sunset yellow. Hyperactivity. Possible carcinogen. |