amber
E621
Reported migraine and MCAS trigger in sensitive individuals.
Niaz et al. EXCLI J 2018 (review); Yang et al. Nutrients 1997
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Smith's Crinkle Cut Potato Chips Lunchbox Multipack Mix 20 pack
Is Smith's Crinkle Cut Potato Chips Lunchbox Multipack Mix 20 pack low tox? Our scanner flagged 2 ingredients (2 in the caution tier) on its published label, screened against our 237 source-cited chemical rules.
2 caution
2 ingredients flagged
What we flagged
amber
E635
MSG-family flavour enhancer (mix of E627 + E631). Always paired with MSG.
Full ingredients (from label)
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Potatoes (64%)Canola Oil and/or Sunflower OilSaltAntioxidants (Tocopherols, Ascorbic Acid, Rosemary Extract, Citric Acid). Salt & Vinegar
Potatoes (61%)Canola Oil and/or Sunflower OilFood Acids (Sodium Diacetate, Citric Acid)Lactose (Milk)SaltMineral Salt (Potassium Chloride)SugarFlavour Enhancer (621)DextroseNatural FlavoursAntioxidants (Tocopherols, Ascorbic Acid, Rosemary Extract). Chicken
Potatoes (61%)Canola Oil and/or Sunflower OilMaltodextrinSugarSaltFlavour Enhancers (621, 635, 620)Flavours (Milk)Mineral Salt (Potassium Chloride)Onion PowderYeast ExtractHerb (Parsley)Spice (Turmeric)Antioxidants (Tocopherols, Ascorbic Acid, Rosemary Extract, Citric Acid) Cheese & Onion
Potatoes (61%)Canola Oil and/or Sunflower OilWhey Powder (Milk)Cheese Powder (Milk)SaltOnion PowderDextrose (Maltodextrin, Mineral Salt (Potassium Chloride), Flavour Enhancer (621), Natural Flavours (Milk), Yeast Extract, Food Acids (Citric Acid, Sodium Diacetate), Cream Powder (Milk), Antioxidants (Tocopherols, Ascorbic Acid, Rosemary Extract).
How this analysis is generated
Each ingredient on this product's published label is matched against our 237 source-cited chemical rules, each documenting a concern from peer-reviewed research and regulatory sources. Severity tiers:
- Avoid (red) — banned or restricted in the EU, UK or Canada but still legal in the US, IARC-listed, or strong contact-allergen evidence.
- Caution (amber) — regulatory caution, contamination risk, or condition-specific irritant.
- Mild (green) — low concern but commonly avoided in low-tox formulations.
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