Lay's
STAX Sour Cream & Onion Flavored
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 | Low Risk | — |
| and less than of the following: sugar | Low Risk | — |
| artificial color (yellow 5 lake, blue 1, red 40) | 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. |
| contains milk and soy ingredients | 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 | — |
| dried potatoes | Low Risk | — |
| lactose | Low Risk | — |
| malic acid | 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 | — |
| salt | Low Risk | — |
| skim milk | Low Risk | — |
| sour cream (cultured cream, skim milk) | Low Risk | — |
| soy lecithin | Low Risk | GMO concern. Generally recognized as safe. |
| unmodified potato starch | Low Risk | — |
| vegetable oil (cottonseed, sunflower, and/or corn oil) | Beneficial | Often refined. Omega-6 inflammatory potential. |
| whey | Low Risk | — |