Flamin' Hot Crunchy

Flamin' Hot Crunchy

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Target diet: Vegan

Flamin' Hot Crunchy · Vegan

No, skip it.

milk, and 4 more.

  • milk
  • whey
  • cheese
  • buttermilk
  • Milk (allergen data)

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Deciding ingredient

milk

On the label

ENRICHED CORN MEALCORN MEALFERROUS ACIDVEGETABLE OILCORNCANOLAAND/OR SUNFLOWER SULFATENIACIN

What we checked

Animal-derived ingredientsmilk, whey, cheese
Open Food Facts analysisMarked non-vegan

This product on every diet

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Nutrition facts (per 100g)

Energy
571.4 kcal
Fat
39.3 g
Saturated fat
5.4 g
high
Carbohydrates
53.6 g
Sugars
0 g
low
Fibre
3.6 g
Protein
3.6 g
Salt
1.9 g
high

Per 100 g this product is high in saturated fat, 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.

Ingredients (original text)

ENRICHED CORN MEAL (CORN MEAL, FERROUS ACID), VEGETABLE OIL (CORN, CANOLA, AND/OR SUNFLOWER SULFATE, NIACIN, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC OIL), FLAMIN' HOT SEASONING (MALTODEXTRIN [MADE FROM CORN], SALT, SUGAR, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, YEAST EXTRACT, CITRIC ACID, ARTIFICIAL COLOR (RED 40 LAKE, YELLOW 6 LAKE, YELLOW 6, YELLOW 5], SUNFLOWER OIL, CHEDDAR CHEESE [MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES], ONION POWDER, WHEY, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, GARLIC POWDER, NATURAL FLAVOR, BUTTERMILK, SODIUM DIACETATE, DISODIUM INOSINATE, DISODIUM GUANYLATE), AND SALT

Detailed analysis: why is Flamin' Hot Crunchy not vegan?

Our analysis indicates that Flamin' Hot Crunchy is likely not suitable for a vegan diet. This is based on the detection of the following ingredients which are generally avoided:

  • milk
  • whey
  • cheese
  • buttermilk
  • Milk (allergen data)

The full list of ingredients we analyzed is: ENRICHED CORN MEAL (CORN MEAL, FERROUS ACID), VEGETABLE OIL (CORN, CANOLA, AND/OR SUNFLOWER SULFATE, NIACIN, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC OIL), FLAMIN' HOT SEASONING (MALTODEXTRIN [MADE FROM CORN], SALT, SUGAR, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, YEAST EXTRACT, CITRIC ACID, ARTIFICIAL COLOR (RED 40 LAKE, YELLOW 6 LAKE, YELLOW 6, YELLOW 5], SUNFLOWER OIL, CHEDDAR CHEESE [MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES], ONION POWDER, WHEY, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, GARLIC POWDER, NATURAL FLAVOR, BUTTERMILK, SODIUM DIACETATE, DISODIUM INOSINATE, DISODIUM GUANYLATE), AND SALT. We always advise verifying with the manufacturer for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

Nutritional information

Flamin' Hot Crunchy contains 571.4 calories per 100g, with 3.6g of protein, 39.3g of fat, and 53.6g of carbohydrates.

What should you do?

If you are following a vegan diet, we recommend looking for alternative products that do not contain these restricted ingredients. Many manufacturers now offer vegan-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 Flamin' Hot Crunchy Vegan?

No, Flamin' Hot Crunchy is generally not Vegan because it contains milk, whey, cheese and others.

Does Flamin' Hot Crunchy contain allergens?

Always check the packaging for the most current allergen information. The ingredients list we analyzed includes: ENRICHED CORN MEAL (CORN MEAL, FERROUS ACID), VEGETABLE OIL (CORN, CANOLA, AND/OR SUNFLOWER SULFATE, NIACIN, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC OI...

What are the nutritional facts of Flamin' Hot Crunchy?

Flamin' Hot Crunchy contains 571.4 calories per 100g, with 3.6g of protein, 53.6g of carbohydrates, and 39.3g of fat.

How much sugar is in Flamin' Hot Crunchy?

Flamin' Hot Crunchy lists 0 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).

Can I eat Flamin' Hot Crunchy on a Vegan diet?

No, Flamin' Hot Crunchy is not recommended for a Vegan diet due to the presence of restricted ingredients. We recommend looking for Vegan-certified alternatives.