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The fat in this product is listed without naming the plant it comes from, so Open Food Facts could not rule palm oil out. Look for a "no palm oil" claim on the pack
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Nutrition facts (per 100g)
Per 100 g this product is low in sugars, high in salt. Bands follow the UK front-of-pack guide: sugars high at 22.5 g or more and low at 5 g or less; salt high at 1.5 g or more and low at 0.3 g or less; saturated fat high at 5 g or more and low at 1.5 g or less. This describes the label, it is not dietary advice.
Processing level: NOVA group 4, ultra-processed foods. NOVA classification, from the label data.
Ingredients (original text)
MEZCLA DE CEREAL DE MAÍZ (CEREAL DE MAÍZ DE GRANO ENTERO (CON GERMEN Proteinas Y CASCARILLA) (27%), CEREAL DE MAIZI, ACEITE VEGETAL (CONTIENE TBHQ), CONDIMENTO [SÖLIDOS DE LA LECHE, MALTODEXTRINA, SABORIZANTES, SAL YODADA, QUESOS (1,2%), ACEITE VEGETAL, DEXTROSA, HARINA DE MAÍZ, CHILE, GRASA BUTIRICA, ESPECIAS, GLUTAMATO MONOSÓDICO, DIÓXIDO LICIO, ACIDO LÁCTICO, CITRATO DE SODIO, TARTRAZINA, EXTRACTO DE PAPRIKA, ACHIOTE, AMARILLO OCASO FCF, GOMA ARÁBIGA, AZUL BRILLANTE FCF, ROJO ALLURA AC, FOSFATO DE SODIO, HIDROLIZADO DEIEVADURA, ÁCIDO MÁLICO, FOSFATO DE POTAS ÁCIDO CÍTRICO or LALMIDÓN MODIFICADO, LECHE DESCREMADA, MONOGLICÉRIDOS, GUANILATO DISÓDICO, INOSINATO DISÓLICO, MANTEQUILLA, ACIDO FUMÁRICO, LECITINA DE SOYA, SOF BATO DE POTASIO, HIDRÓXIDO DE SODIO, POLIFOSFATO DE CALCIO, FOSFATO TRICALCICO, MANITOL, BENZOATO DE SODIO, BHT), AMARILLO OCASO FCF, HARINA DE TRIGO.
Why can't we give a definite answer for Cheetos balls?
Our automated analysis could not reach a reliable verdict on whether Cheetos balls fits a palm oil-free diet. Reasons:
- The fat in this product is listed without naming the plant it comes from, so Open Food Facts could not rule palm oil out. Look for a "no palm oil" claim on the pack
Rather than guessing, we prefer to tell you honestly when the data is incomplete. If you follow a palm oil-free diet for health or religious reasons, please check the product packaging or contact the manufacturer directly before consuming this product.
Note: This analysis is based on publicly available ingredient data from Open Food Facts. Product formulations change frequently. This is not medical, nutritional, or religious advice.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cheetos balls Palm Oil Free?
We cannot say for certain. The fat in this product is listed without naming the plant it comes from, so Open Food Facts could not rule palm oil out. Look for a "no palm oil" claim on the pack Please check the product label or contact the manufacturer.
Does Cheetos balls contain allergens?
Always check the packaging for the most current allergen information. The ingredients list we analyzed includes: MEZCLA DE CEREAL DE MAÍZ (CEREAL DE MAÍZ DE GRANO ENTERO (CON GERMEN Proteinas Y CASCARILLA) (27%), CEREAL DE MAIZI, ACEITE VEGETAL (CONTIENE TBHQ), C...
What are the nutritional facts of Cheetos balls?
Cheetos balls contains 569 calories per 100g, with 3g of protein, 43.9g of carbohydrates, and 41g of fat.
How much sugar is in Cheetos balls?
Cheetos balls lists 3.3 g of sugar per 100 g, which counts as low in sugar under the UK front-of-pack guide (5 g or less per 100 g).
Is Cheetos balls ultra-processed?
By the NOVA classification in its label data, Cheetos balls is in group 4, ultra-processed foods.
Does Cheetos balls contain palm oil?
We cannot say from the label. The fat in this product is listed without naming the plant it comes from, so Open Food Facts could not rule palm oil out. Look for a "no palm oil" claim on the pack Check the pack for a "no palm oil" claim.