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Queso Cheese
Ruffles
Barcode 028400517706
CAUTIONIs Queso Cheese safe?
Queso Cheese by Ruffles is rated CAUTION by BannedPantry: its label lists 2 ingredients that are banned or restricted outside the US — Monosodium Glutamate (EU (not permitted in infant/young-child foods)); Acacia Gum. All of them are still legal to sell in the US.
Flagged ingredients (2)
Monosodium Glutamatemedium
Banned or restricted in: EU (not permitted in infant/young-child foods)
Glutamates (E620-625) are not permitted in EU foods for infants and young children except where Annex II of Regulation (EC) 1333/2008 specifically provides. EFSA's 2017 re-evaluation set a group ADI. Permitted in general foods in the US and EU.
Acacia Gumlow
Generally recognized as safe; excessive consumption may cause digestive distress.
Cleaner swaps for Queso Cheese
Same category, none of the flagged ingredients.
Siete Grain Free Tortilla Chips Sea Salt 6-pack
Siete
Cassava + avocado oil. No seed oils, no artificial colors.
Jackson's Sweet Potato Chips Sea Salt 6-pack
Jackson's
Avocado oil, no artificial colors, no preservatives.
Kettle Brand Krinkle Cut Sea Salt 15-pack
Kettle Brand
Non-GMO, no MSG, no artificial colors.
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Full ingredient list
Potatoes, Vegetable Oil (Sunflower, Corn, and/or Canola Oil), Queso Seasoning (Salt, Whey, Maltodextrin [Made from Corn], Whey Protein Concentrate, Monosodium Glutamate, Cheddar Cheese [Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes], Natural Flavors, Citric Acid, Spices [Including Chili Pepper], Yeast Extract, Sunflower Oil, Blue Cheese [Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes], Gum Arabic, Onion Powder, Buttermilk, Paprika Extracts, Sour Cream [Cultured Cream, Skim Milk], Butter [Cream, Salt], Lactic Acid, Garlic Powder, Corn Syrup Solids, Skim Milk, and Annatto Extracts). CONTAINS MILK
Common questions
Is Queso Cheese banned in the United States?
No — every ingredient in Queso Cheese is currently legal to sell in the US. However, Monosodium Glutamate, Acacia Gum are banned or restricted in other regions: Monosodium Glutamate (EU (not permitted in infant/young-child foods)); Acacia Gum.
Which ingredients in Queso Cheese are flagged?
Monosodium Glutamate: Glutamates (E620-625) are not permitted in EU foods for infants and young children except where Annex II of Regulation (EC) 1333/2008 specifically provides. EFSA's 2017 re-evaluation set a group ADI. Permitted in general foods in the US and EU. Acacia Gum: Generally recognized as safe; excessive consumption may cause digestive distress.
What does the CAUTION rating mean?
BannedPantry checks each labeled ingredient against food and cosmetic safety standards from the EU, UK, Canada, Japan, and California, with a citation for every flag. CAUTION means one or more labeled ingredients are restricted (but not outright banned) by a major overseas regulator. Ratings are never influenced by brands.
What can I buy instead of Queso Cheese?
Comparable products without the flagged ingredients include Siete Grain Free Tortilla Chips Sea Salt 6-pack (Siete), Jackson's Sweet Potato Chips Sea Salt 6-pack (Jackson's), Kettle Brand Krinkle Cut Sea Salt 15-pack (Kettle Brand). You can also scan any product's barcode free at https://bannedpantry.com to check it before you buy.
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