Frito NOVA 4

BAR-B-Q FLAVORED CORN CHIPS

BAR-B-Q FLAVORED CORN CHIPS: 3.5/5 ingredient safety

BAR-B-Q FLAVORED CORN CHIPS by Frito has 4 tracked ingredients, with an overall safety score of 3.5 out of 5, 0.62 points below the 4.12/5 average across all scored products, and 1 of its ingredient carries a low safety rating.

  • Safety score 0.62 points below the 4.12/5 average across all scored products
  • NOVA processing classification: group 4

Product Insight: BAR-B-Q FLAVORED CORN CHIPS

BAR-B-Q FLAVORED CORN CHIPS by Frito is tracked in PlainIngredients with 4 identified ingredients and carries an overall safety rating of 3.5 out of 5, a Mixed-Evidence tier where the regulatory picture is still evolving. On the NOVA processing scale, this product falls into Group 4 (Ultra-processed foods), and no Nutri-Score label has been assigned by Open Food Facts contributors. Within the identified ingredient list, 1 ingredient is currently flagged as Caution or High Risk and warrant individual review via the linked ingredient pages, while 2 ingredients sit at the Low-Risk or Safe end of the scale. This product's average ingredient safety score is 0.62 points below the 4.12/5 average across all scored products.

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3.5
Mixed Evidence
Average ingredient safety: 3.5 out of 5
Based on 4 tracked ingredients
4
Tracked Ingredients
1
Concerning
2
Low Risk / Safe
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Nutri-Score
1 ingredient flagged for safety concerns

Ingredient Safety Breakdown

2
Monosodium Glutamate (621)
Flavor Enhancer · Caution
3
Caramel Color (E150a-d)
Color Additive · Mixed
4
Disodium Inosinate (E631)
Flavor Enhancer · Low Risk
5
Citric Acid (E330)
Acidity Regulator · Safe

Processing Level

4
NOVA Group 4
Ultra-processed foods

Ultra-processed products are formulations made mostly or entirely from substances derived from foods and additives. They typically contain ingredients not commonly used in home cooking.

Full Ingredients List

corn, corn oil, bar-b-q seasoning (salt, maltodex rin [made from corn], spices, dextrose, sugar, onion powder, monosodium glutamate, tomato powder, paprika, hydrolyzed [corn gluten, soy, wheat gluten] ein, modified corn starch, citric acid, garlic powder, ka extracts, caramel color, natural and artificial favors, turmeric, disodium inosinate, and disodium

Product Details

Brand
Frito
Barcode
0028400366724
NOVA Group
4 — Ultra-processed foods
Available In
United States

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