Takis Volcano
38
Nutrition Score
Poor

Takis Volcano

5941143028801
Starts at 50. Rises with whole foods, proteins, vitamins; drops with added sugars, trans fats, and syrups.
63
Hazard Score
Use with caution
29
Mirella Index
Basic
Quality category: Gourmet (80+), Everyday (50–79), or Basic (0–49)
Ingredients
Corn Flour
Cornflour  ·  No known concerns
Finely ground flour milled from whole corn kernels, used in breads, tortillas, and batters.
Palm Oil
Palm-Oil  ·  −5 pts
Moderate health concern Source: WHO, EFSA
Widely used vegetable fat. High in saturated fats; linked to cardiovascular risk. Environmental concerns.
Whey Powder (Dried Whey)
WheyPowder  ·  No known concerns
Contains milk
Dried form of whey, the liquid left after cheesemaking, used to add protein and texture to processed foods. Contains milk allergen.
Maltodextrin
MaltodextrinIng  ·  −4 pts
Moderate health concern Source: FDA, EFSA
Highly processed starch derivative. Very high glycaemic index, used as filler and thickener.
Salt (Sodium Chloride)
Salt  ·  −2 pts
Moderate health concern Source: WHO, FDA
Common table salt used for flavouring and preservation. High intake is linked to hypertension.
Natural Flavouring
NatFlavour  ·  No known concerns
Catch-all term for flavour compounds derived from natural sources (plants, animals, fermentation).
Monosodium Glutamate
E621  ·  −5 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA
Flavor enhancer. Linked to headaches and sensitivity reactions in high doses.
Disodium Inosinate
E631  ·  −3 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA
Flavour enhancer that boosts umami. Produced from meat or fermented tapioca. Not vegetarian.
Disodium Guanylate
E627  ·  −3 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA
Flavour enhancer often used with MSG to intensify umami taste. Derived from fish or meat.
Cheese Powder
CheesePowder  ·  −5 pts
Contains milk
Dehydrated cheese powder used as a seasoning.
Sodium Acetates
E262  ·  No known concerns
Sodium salt of acetic acid. Used as seasoning (salt and vinegar flavor) and preservative.
Citric Acid
E330  ·  No known concerns
Natural organic acid used as an antioxidant and flavoring. Safe for ingestion.
Paprika Extract
E160c  ·  No known concerns
Natural red-orange colorant extracted from paprika peppers, used to tint sauces, snacks, and processed meats.
Annatto (Bixin)
E160b  ·  No known concerns
Natural yellow-red dye from the annatto seed. Used in cheeses and margarines. Rare allergy risk.
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)
E300  ·  No known concerns
Natural antioxidant vitamin. Used to prevent oxidation in foods and beverages. Safe and beneficial.
Rosemary Extract
E392  ·  No known concerns
Natural antioxidant derived from rosemary, used to extend shelf life in oils and processed meats.
BHA (Butylated Hydroxyanisole)
E320  ·  −5 pts
Moderate health concern Source: IARC, EWG
Preservative used to prevent fat spoilage. IARC Group 2B (possibly carcinogenic) based on rodent forestomach tumors; IARC itself notes this mechanism is not considered relevant to humans. Not banned by FDA or EFSA, both of which permit it with a set ADI.
Propyl Gallate
E310  ·  −5 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA
Antioxidant preservative used to protect fats from spoiling. Suspected endocrine disruptor.
Alpha-Tocopherol (Synthetic Vitamin E)
E307  ·  No known concerns
Synthetic form of vitamin E used as an antioxidant in food. Generally safe.
sunflower oil
sunflower oil  ·  No known concerns
Vegetable oil pressed from sunflower seeds, commonly used for cooking and frying due to its light flavor.
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