Name: Chex Mix Hot & Spicy Chex Mix
Brand: Chex Mix
SKU: 437767

Ingredients & minerals

Vegetable Oil

High omega-6 content, oxidative instability, potential for processing contaminants

Natural flavor

Lack of transparency, potential presence of solvents or processing aids, ultra-processed ingredient, no direct nutritional value

Soy Lecithin

Hexane extraction residues, potential estrogenic effects, allergenicity in sensitive individuals

Malt Syrup

High glycemic index, contributes to added sugar intake, risk of excessive caloric consumption

Maltodextrin

Provides energy, improves texture and stability of processed foods

Sugar

Energy source, improves palatability of foods

Salt

Essential electrolyte, supports nerve transmission, aids fluid balance

Corn starch

Thickener, stabilizer in food formulations

Cheddar Cheese

Source of protein, calcium, vitamin B12, supports bone health

Citric acid

Preservative property, flavor enhancer, antioxidant synergist

Vinegar

Flavor enhancer, food preservative, antimicrobial properties at typical culinary concentrations

Degermed Yellow Corn Meal

Source of carbohydrates and energy, gluten-free grain option

Enriched Flour

Provides calories and some restored nutrients (iron, B vitamins), versatile baking ingredient

Yeast

Source of B vitamins, supports fermentation processes, contributes to flavor and texture in food

Spice

Flavor enhancement, potential antioxidant content, culinary use

Dried Cayenne Pepper Sauce

Adds flavor and heat to food, contains capsaicin which can have mild antimicrobial properties

Yeast Extract

Flavor enhancer, source of B vitamins

Color

Improves product appearance, consumer acceptance

Dextrose

Provides rapid energy source

Barley Malt Syrup

Provides energy as carbohydrate source, used as sweetener and flavor enhancer

Garlic powder

Provides flavoring, contains sulfur compounds with possible antioxidant effects

Onion powder

Provides flavor and aroma, contains small amounts of antioxidants

Yellow Corn Flour

Provides carbohydrate energy, source of dietary fiber and some B vitamins, gluten-free alternative to wheat flour

Soy Sauce

Flavor enhancer, contains small amounts of amino acids and antioxidants from fermentation

Spice Extract

Flavor and aroma enhancement, potential antioxidant properties

Modified Corn Starch

Improves texture, stability, and shelf-life in processed foods

Malic Acid

Improves flavor profile, regulates acidity in food products

Sodium citrate

Acts as a buffer to maintain pH, enhances flavor stability, helps prevent coagulation in dairy products

Fumaric Acid

Acidulant for flavor adjustment, preservative to inhibit microbial growth, and antioxidant properties

Rye Flour

Source of dietary fiber, nutrients including B vitamins and minerals, may support digestive health

Whey Powder

High-quality protein source, supports muscle synthesis and nutritional supplementation

Baking soda

Leavening agent in baking, odor neutralizing, mild abrasive for cleaning

Distilled Monoglycerides

Emulsifying agent improving texture and stability in foods, aids blending of ingredients

Lactic Acid

Preservative effect, pH regulation, mild antimicrobial activity

Sodium Diacetate

Preservative properties, inhibits microbial growth, acidity regulator

Calcium lactate

Provides bioavailable calcium, supports bone health, used as food additive for texture and stability

Caraway

Digestive health support, antioxidant properties, potential anti-inflammatory effects