amber
E635
MSG-family flavour enhancer (mix of E627 + E631). Always paired with MSG.
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Top 20 Variety Chips Multipack 20 pack
Is Top 20 Variety Chips Multipack 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
E621
Reported migraine and MCAS trigger in sensitive individuals.
Niaz et al. EXCLI J 2018 (review); Yang et al. Nutrients 1997
Full ingredients (from label)
Thins Original Salted Potato Chips. PotatoesVegetable OilSalt. Thins Light & Tangy Flavoured Potato Chips. PotatoesVegetable OilSugarSaltFlavoursVegetable Powders (Onion, Tomato)Whey Powder (Milk)Spices and HerbsButtermilk Powder (Milk)Flavour Enhancer (635). CC's Tasty Cheese Flavoured Corn Chips. CornVegetable OilMilk SolidsVegetable Powders (Onion, Tomato, Garlic)Cheese Powders (Milk) (Cheddar, Parmesan)SaltGlucoseFlavour Enhancers (621, 635)FlavoursFood Acids (330, 327, 331)SugarCorn StarchSpicesNatural Colour (Paprika Extract). Chezels Cheese Flavoured Snacks. Cereals (Corn, Rice)Vegetable OilMilk SolidsSaltCheese Powder (Milk)Corn StarchFlavour Enhancers (621, 635)FlavoursVegetable Extract (Corn)Natural Colours (Paprika Extract, Carotene)Food Acid (262). French Fries Original Salted Potato Straws. PotatoesVegetable OilSalt. Natural Chip Co. Honey Soy Chicken Flavoured Potato Chips. PotatoesSunflower and/or Canola OilSugarGlucoseSaltMineral Salt (Potassium Chloride)Natural Flavour (Including Soy Sauce)Vegetable ExtractChicken PowderHoney PowderOnion PowderSpicesNatural Colour (Paprika 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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