Whole Grain Chips Jalapeno — ENGINEERED
Munch or Dump rates Whole Grain Chips Jalapeno by Roast Foods ENGINEERED — score 30/90.
Highly processed formula with maltodextrin and antioxidant BHA (E-321).
Why this verdict
- Presence of maltodextrin
- Antioxidant BHA (E-321) identified
- NOVA 4 ultra-processed
Ingredients (18)
- Jowar (Sorghum) (safe) — A whole grain offering nutrients and fiber.
- Bajra (Pearl Millet) (safe) — Another whole grain rich in nutrients.
- Ragi (Finger Millet) (safe) — Whole millet high in calcium, fiber and protein; low glycemic.
- Rice (safe) — Plain cooked rice, a simple starch; only 9% of the product.
- Sunflower Oil (moderate) — Refined seed oil; fine in the modest amounts used here.
- seasoning (moderate) — Generic term often indicating a mix of flavor enhancers or additives.
- Maltodextrin (moderate) — Highly processed starch-derived carbohydrate used as a carrier and texturizer; spikes blood sugar readily.
- Aromatic Mix (moderate) — Likely a blend of natural flavors and aromas.
- Salt (moderate) — Used in moderation, might exceed necessary amount.
- ONION) (safe) — Whole vegetable aromatic.
- GARLIC (safe) — Real aromatic. Whole food.
- Chilli (safe) — Dried chilli for heat, a natural spice.
- ginger (safe) — Whole spice, digestive benefit.
- Red Chilli (safe) — Whole spice, flavor and mild metabolic benefit.
- Capsicum (safe) — Contributes flavor and spice.
- Jalapeno (safe) — Real chili for heat; harmless and the one genuinely natural flavor note.
- citric acid (safe) — Acidity and tartness adjuster.
- Antioxidant (E-321) (concerning) — BHA, a synthetic antioxidant with potential health risks.
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- Plantain Chips
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