Frito-Lay
Doritos Cool Ranch Flavored Tortilla Chips
Food & Beverage
69
Avoid
Safety Summary
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Key Concerns
Positive Signals
Score Breakdown
Ingredients (25)
| Ingredient | Risk Level | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| and Disodium Guanylate | Low Risk | — |
| Artificial Color (Red 40, Blue 1, Yellow 5) | Caution | Artificial dye. Hyperactivity in children. Possible carcinogen. |
| Buttermilk | Low Risk | — |
| Cheddar Cheese (Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes) | Low Risk | — |
| Citric Acid | Low Risk | Generally safe. Natural preservative. |
| Corn | Low Risk | — |
| Corn Starch | Low Risk | — |
| 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 | — |
| Garlic Powder | Low Risk | — |
| Lactose | Low Risk | — |
| Malic Acid | Low Risk | — |
| Maltodextrin (Made from Corn) | Low Risk | High glycemic index. Blood sugar spikes. |
| Monosodium Glutamate | Caution | See MSG. |
| Natural and Artificial Flavors | Beneficial | Undisclosed synthetic chemicals. |
| Onion Powder | Low Risk | — |
| Salt | Low Risk | — |
| Skim Milk | Low Risk | — |
| Sodium Acetate | Low Risk | — |
| Spice | Low Risk | — |
| Sugar | Low Risk | — |
| Tomato Powder | Low Risk | — |
| Vegetable Oil (Corn, Canola, and/or Sunflower Oil) | Beneficial | Often refined. Omega-6 inflammatory potential. |
| Whey | Low Risk | — |