UTZ Quality Foods, LLC
Label Serving
28 g
Barcode
720495920989
Data last verified: 1 Oct 2026
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TRANSPARENCY PROFILE
Moderate
Some processing or additives present
Detailed Review Recommended
Profile Spectrum — Nutritional Index
5.2/10
Health Score
Moderate
Concern Index
Calculation Pillars:
How we calculate this →Nutritional values transcribed from the product label. Actual values may vary.
Share of an average adult's daily allowance in one serving (28 g) — the label's %RDA
Remaining vitamins and trace minerals: US FDA Daily Values. Low = under 5% of a day in one portion · High = 20% or more. Reference values, not medical advice.
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17 / 21 researched · AI analyzing 4 more...Ingredients — as printed on the label
CORN MEAL, SOYBEAN OIL, DEHYDRATED POTATOES, SALT, WHEY, SUGAR, MALTODEXTRIN, SPICES MUSTARD), NATURAL FLAVORS, YEAST EXTRACT, CITRIC ACID, RICE CONCENTRATE, BUTTERMILK, ONION POWDER, GARLIC POWDER, CHEDDAR CHEESE (CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES), ARTIFICIAL COLOR (RED LAKE #40), EXTRACTIVES OF PAPRIKA, LACTIC ACID, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, CALCIUM CARBONATE.
Contains allergens: Whey, Cheddar Cheese
Soybean Oil
Cooking medium, texture enhancer, frying agent, and carrier for flavors in processed foods.
Corn Meal
Whole food, texture agent, thickener, and source of sweeteners and oils in food manufacturing.
Dehydrated Potato
Primary food ingredient, source of complex carbohydrates, thickening agent (starch), and texturizer in processed foods.
Sugar
Sweetener, texturizer, preservative, and browning agent
Whey
Protein enrichment, emulsifier, moisture retention agent, and texture modifier in food manufacturing.
Salt
flavour enhancer, preservative, texture modifier, and fermentation controller
Maltodextrin
INS 1400
Lowbulking agent, thickener, stabilizer, texturizer, and carrier for flavors
Flavoring
flavour
Spices Mustard)
Citric Acid
E330
No NotablesFlavour enhancer, acidity regulator, and preservative
Yeast Extract
flavour
Rice Concentrate
Buttermilk
Onion Powder
Flavour enhancer, aromatic base, and natural seasoning agent in food preparation.
Garlic Powder
Flavour enhancer and seasoning agent
Cheddar Cheese
flavor, texture, emulsifier, and nutrient density in culinary applications
Extractives Of Paprika
Artificial Color
E100-E199
LowColoring agent
Lactic Acid
E270
No NotablespH regulator, preservative, and flavoring agent
Calcium Carbonate
E170
No NotablesNutritional supplement, color additive, acidity regulator, firming agent, and anti-caking agent
Disodium Phosphate
E339
LowEmulsifier, texturizer, buffer, and anti-caking agent
| Ingredient | Concern | Function | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1 Soybean Oil | ✓Low Concern | Cooking medium, texture enhancer, frying agent, and carrier for flavors in processed foods. | Vegetable oil is a standard dietary fat source that is widely permitted and utilized globally, with consumption patterns evaluated primarily within the context of total daily caloric and lipid intake. |
2 Corn Meal | ✓No Notable Concerns | Whole food, texture agent, thickener, and source of sweeteners and oils in food manufacturing. | Corn is a globally consumed cereal grain with a well-established safety profile and standard nutritional attributes. |
3 Dehydrated Potato | ✓No Notable Concerns | Primary food ingredient, source of complex carbohydrates, thickening agent (starch), and texturizer in processed foods. | Potatoes are a standard dietary staple well-tolerated by the general population, with considerations primarily relating to preparation methods and overall carbohydrate intake. |
4 Sugar | ⚠Moderate Concern | Sweetener, texturizer, preservative, and browning agent | Sugar provides rapid energy but moderate consumption is recommended to align with established nutritional guidelines. |
5 Whey Allergen | ✓No Notable Concerns | Protein enrichment, emulsifier, moisture retention agent, and texture modifier in food manufacturing. | Whey is a widely consumed dairy-derived protein ingredient generally recognized as safe for the general population, with considerations primarily for individuals managing milk allergies or lactose intolerance. |
6 Salt | ⚠Moderate Concern | flavour enhancer, preservative, texture modifier, and fermentation controller | An essential dietary mineral whose intake levels warrant monitoring in accordance with established public health guidelines. |
7 Maltodextrin INS 1400 | ✓Low Concern | bulking agent, thickener, stabilizer, texturizer, and carrier for flavors | Maltodextrin is a widely utilized food ingredient with a high glycemic index, meaning intake is associated with rapid increases in blood glucose response. |
8 Flavoring | ✓No Notable Concerns | flavour | Natural flavors are generally recognized as safe by regulatory bodies worldwide for use within standard manufacturing practices. |
9 Spices Mustard) | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
10 Citric Acid E330 | ✓No Notable Concerns | Flavour enhancer, acidity regulator, and preservative | Citric acid is widely consumed naturally and commercially, generally recognized as safe for use in food production under standard regulatory guidelines. |
11 Yeast Extract | ✓No Notable Concerns | flavour | Generally recognized as safe for consumption, yeast extract is primarily a source of umami flavor and naturally occurring sodium. |
12 Rice Concentrate | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
13 Buttermilk | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
14 Onion Powder | ✓No Notable Concerns | Flavour enhancer, aromatic base, and natural seasoning agent in food preparation. | Onion is a commonly consumed natural food ingredient with a well-established safety profile for the general population. |
15 Garlic Powder | ✓No Notable Concerns | Flavour enhancer and seasoning agent | Garlic powder is a standard culinary ingredient generally recognized as safe for regular consumption within normal dietary amounts. |
16 Cheddar Cheese Allergen | ⚠Moderate Concern | flavor, texture, emulsifier, and nutrient density in culinary applications | Cheddar cheese is a natural dairy product that provides substantial protein and calcium, while contributing to dietary sodium and saturated fat intake. |
17 Extractives Of Paprika | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
18 Artificial Color E100-E199 | ✓Low Concern | Coloring agent | Artificial colors are widely permitted within established regulatory limits, though specific formulations are subject to ongoing scientific review regarding sensitivity considerations. |
19 Lactic Acid E270 | ✓No Notable Concerns | pH regulator, preservative, and flavoring agent | Lactic acid is a widely utilized and generally recognized as safe food ingredient with established regulatory approval for broad use. |
20 Calcium Carbonate E170 | ✓No Notable Concerns | Nutritional supplement, color additive, acidity regulator, firming agent, and anti-caking agent | Calcium carbonate is a widely utilized mineral additive and nutrient source with a well-established safety profile under standard dietary consumption levels. |
21 Disodium Phosphate E339 | ✓Low Concern | Emulsifier, texturizer, buffer, and anti-caking agent | Disodium phosphate is widely permitted in food production for texture and pH control, though total dietary phosphorus intake from all sources is monitored by health authorities for long-term physiological balance. |
Research sourced from FDA · USDA · EFSA · WHO · Peer-reviewed scientific literature. Informational only — not medical advice.
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