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Palm oil, flagged by the Open Food Facts ingredient analysis.
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Palm oil, flagged by the Open Food Facts ingredient analysis
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Nutrition facts (per 100g)
Per 100 g this product is 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)
Degermed Yellow Corn Meal, Whole Wheat, Enriched Flour (wheat flour, niacin, iron, riboflavin, thiamin mononitrate, folic acid), Vegetable Oil (soybean, high oleic sodan high oleic canola, high oleic sunflower, fractiona palm, palm den and/or palm), Rye Flour, Sugar. Contains 2% or less of al Yeast, Maltodextrin, Baking Soda, Spice, Dextrose, Carlo Distilled Monoglycerides, Malted Barley Extract, Barley Ma Autolyzed Yeast, Yellow Corn Flour, Trisodium Phosphate, Calcu Carbonate, Dried Onion, Dried Garlic, Hydrolyzed Soy Pre Flour, Fumaric Acid, Citric Acid, Caraway, Disodium Inosinate Disodium Guanylate, Paprika Extract (color), Natural Flavor, Sodium Diacetate. Freshness Preserved by BHT. CONTAINS WHEAT AND SOY INGREDIENTS.
Detailed analysis: why is Chex Mix Original Snack Mix not palm oil-free?
Our analysis indicates that Chex Mix Original Snack Mix is likely not suitable for a palm oil-free diet. This is based on the detection of the following ingredients which are generally avoided:
- Palm oil, flagged by the Open Food Facts ingredient analysis
The full list of ingredients we analyzed is: Degermed Yellow Corn Meal, Whole Wheat, Enriched Flour (wheat flour, niacin, iron, riboflavin, thiamin mononitrate, folic acid), Vegetable Oil (soybean, high oleic sodan high oleic canola, high oleic sunflower, fractiona palm, palm den and/or palm), Rye Flour, Sugar. Contains 2% or less of al Yeast, Maltodextrin, Baking Soda, Spice, Dextrose, Carlo Distilled Monoglycerides, Malted Barley Extract, Barley Ma Autolyzed Yeast, Yellow Corn Flour, Trisodium Phosphate, Calcu Carbonate, Dried Onion, Dried Garlic, Hydrolyzed Soy Pre Flour, Fumaric Acid, Citric Acid, Caraway, Disodium Inosinate Disodium Guanylate, Paprika Extract (color), Natural Flavor, Sodium Diacetate. Freshness Preserved by BHT. CONTAINS WHEAT AND SOY INGREDIENTS.. We always advise verifying with the manufacturer for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
Nutritional information
Chex Mix Original Snack Mix contains 429 calories per 100g, with 4.1g of protein, 12.2g of fat, and 75.5g of carbohydrates (8.2g of which is sugar).
What should you do?
If you are following a palm oil-free diet, we recommend looking for alternative products that do not contain these restricted ingredients. Many manufacturers now offer palm oil-free-friendly versions of popular products, so be sure to check product labels carefully.
Disclaimer: This analysis is based on ingredient data and should not replace professional medical or nutritional advice. If you have specific dietary restrictions due to health conditions, please consult with a healthcare provider or registered dietitian.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Chex Mix Original Snack Mix Palm Oil Free?
No, Chex Mix Original Snack Mix contains palm oil: the ingredients list names Palm oil, flagged by the Open Food Facts ingredient analysis.
Does Chex Mix Original Snack Mix contain allergens?
Always check the packaging for the most current allergen information. The ingredients list we analyzed includes: Degermed Yellow Corn Meal, Whole Wheat, Enriched Flour (wheat flour, niacin, iron, riboflavin, thiamin mononitrate, folic acid), Vegetable Oil (soybea...
What are the nutritional facts of Chex Mix Original Snack Mix?
Chex Mix Original Snack Mix contains 429 calories per 100g, with 4.1g of protein, 75.5g of carbohydrates, and 12.2g of fat.
How much sugar is in Chex Mix Original Snack Mix?
Chex Mix Original Snack Mix lists 8.2 g of sugar per 100 g.
Is Chex Mix Original Snack Mix ultra-processed?
By the NOVA classification in its label data, Chex Mix Original Snack Mix is in group 4, ultra-processed foods.
Does Chex Mix Original Snack Mix contain palm oil?
Yes. Palm oil or a palm fraction is named in the ingredients of Chex Mix Original Snack Mix. If you avoid palm oil, look for an alternative whose label names its fats.