Cheez-It

Snack Mix Classic

Ingredient score

8/10

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Caramel colorLimited concern

Some types contain 4-MEI, a possible carcinogen in animal studies; FDA sees no short-term risk at food levels.

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Ingredients

Cheese crackers Enriched flour Wheat flour Niacin Reduced ironVitamin B1Thiamin mononitrateVitamin B2Riboflavin Folic acid Vegetable oil High oleic soybean Soybean Palm And/or canola oil with TBHQ for freshness Cheese made with skim milk Skim milk Whey protein Salt Cheese culturesEnzymesAnnatto extract color Salt Paprika Yeast Paprika extract color Soy lecithinPretzelsEnriched wheat flour Wheat flour Niacin Reduced ironVitamin B1Thiamin mononitrateVitamin B2Riboflavin Folic acid Canola oil SaltDextrinMalt syrup Baking soda Yeast Rosemary extract and ascorbic acid for freshnessBread slicesEnriched wheat flour Wheat flour Niacin Reduced ironVitamin B1Thiamin mononitrateVitamin B2Riboflavin Folic acid Canola oil Salt Sugar Yeast Malt Wheat gluten Worcestershire sauce powder MolassesVinegarCorn syrup Caramel color Garlic Sugar SpicesTamarindNatural flavor Maltodextrin Dextrose Spice Garlic powder Onion powder Yeast extractDisodium inosinateDisodium guanylateBaking soda Caramel color Wheat squares Whole wheat Sugar Salt Cheese flavored rice balls Rice meal Vegetable oil Canola Rice Safflower and/or sunflower oil Maltodextrin Salt Whey Cheddar cheese Cultured milk Salt and enzymes Reduced lactose whey Buttermilk powder Natural flavor Canola oil Onion powder SugarDisodium phosphateGarlic powder Yeast extract Citric acid Blue cheese Milk Cheese cultures SaltEnzymesLactic acidSoybean oil with TBHQ for freshness Worcestershire seasoningMonosodium glutamateSalt Corn syrup solids Sugar Maltodextrin Yeast Garlic powder Worcestershire sauceVinegarMolasses Corn syrup Salt Caramel color Garlic Sugar SpicesTamarindNatural flavor Onion powder Molasses Modified food starchVinegarWheat starch Caramel color SpiceDisodium inosinateDisodium guanylateSoy flour

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Open Food Facts record · updated May 29, 2026 · US

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