Stax potato crisps

Stax potato crisps

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Target diet: Vegan

Stax potato crisps · Vegan

No, skip it.

milk, and 2 more.

  • milk
  • chicken
  • Milk (allergen data)

Automated check based on Open Food Facts label data. Not medical advice. Always check the package.

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Deciding ingredient

milk

On the label

Dried potatoesvegetable oilsunflowercornand/or cottonseed oilunmodified potato starchrice flourmaltodextrin

What we checked

Animal-derived ingredientsmilk, chicken, Milk (allergen data)
Open Food Facts analysisMarked non-vegan

This product on every diet

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Nutrition facts (per 100g)

Energy
500 kcal
Fat
28.6 g
Saturated fat
7.1 g
high
Carbohydrates
60.7 g
Sugars
2 g
low
Fibre
3.6 g
Protein
7.1 g
Salt
1.6 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.

Processing level: NOVA group 4, ultra-processed foods. NOVA classification, from the label data.

Ingredients (original text)

Dried potatoes, vegetable oil (sunflower, corn, and/or cottonseed oil), unmodified potato starch, rice flour, maltodextrin (made from corn), and 2% or less of the following: mono - and diglycerides, salt, skim milk, sugar, dextrose, soy lecithin, citric acid, monosodium glumate, cayenne pepper sauce (aged cayenne peppers, vinegar, salt, garlic), onion powder, natural and artificial flavors, spices, garlic powder, hydrolyzed corn protein, sodium diacetate, brown sugar, artificial color (red 40 lake, yellow 6 lake, yellow 5 lake), chicken fat, yeast extract, chicken broth, chicken powder, and milk protein concentrate

Detailed analysis: why is Stax potato crisps not vegan?

Our analysis indicates that Stax potato crisps is likely not suitable for a vegan diet. This is based on the detection of the following ingredients which are generally avoided:

  • milk
  • chicken
  • Milk (allergen data)

The full list of ingredients we analyzed is: Dried potatoes, vegetable oil (sunflower, corn, and/or cottonseed oil), unmodified potato starch, rice flour, maltodextrin (made from corn), and 2% or less of the following: mono - and diglycerides, salt, skim milk, sugar, dextrose, soy lecithin, citric acid, monosodium glumate, cayenne pepper sauce (aged cayenne peppers, vinegar, salt, garlic), onion powder, natural and artificial flavors, spices, garlic powder, hydrolyzed corn protein, sodium diacetate, brown sugar, artificial color (red 40 lake, yellow 6 lake, yellow 5 lake), chicken fat, yeast extract, chicken broth, chicken powder, and milk protein concentrate. We always advise verifying with the manufacturer for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

Nutritional information

Stax potato crisps contains 500 calories per 100g, with 7.1g of protein, 28.6g of fat, and 60.7g of carbohydrates (2g of which is sugar).

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 Stax potato crisps Vegan?

No, Stax potato crisps is generally not Vegan because it contains milk, chicken, Milk (allergen data).

Does Stax potato crisps contain allergens?

Always check the packaging for the most current allergen information. The ingredients list we analyzed includes: Dried potatoes, vegetable oil (sunflower, corn, and/or cottonseed oil), unmodified potato starch, rice flour, maltodextrin (made from corn), and 2% o...

What are the nutritional facts of Stax potato crisps?

Stax potato crisps contains 500 calories per 100g, with 7.1g of protein, 60.7g of carbohydrates, and 28.6g of fat.

How much sugar is in Stax potato crisps?

Stax potato crisps lists 2 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 Stax potato crisps ultra-processed?

By the NOVA classification in its label data, Stax potato crisps is in group 4, ultra-processed foods.

Can I eat Stax potato crisps on a Vegan diet?

No, Stax potato crisps is not recommended for a Vegan diet due to the presence of restricted ingredients. We recommend looking for Vegan-certified alternatives.