Cheetos
Baked crunchy cheese flavored
Pet Products
69
Avoid
Safety Summary
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Key Concerns
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Score Breakdown
Ingredients (12)
| Ingredient | Risk Level | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| and artificial color (yellow 6) | Caution | Sunset yellow. Hyperactivity. Possible carcinogen. |
| cheddar cheese (milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes) | Low Risk | — |
| citric acid | Low Risk | Generally safe. Natural preservative. |
| contains milk ingredients | Low Risk | — |
| lactic acid | Low Risk | Natural acid. Safe. AHA exfoliant. |
| 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. |
| salt | Low Risk | — |
| vegetable oil (corn, canola, and/or sunflower oil) | Beneficial | Often refined. Omega-6 inflammatory potential. |
| whey | Low Risk | — |
| whey protein concentrate | Low Risk | — |