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Do Frito-Lay products contain gluten?
Some of our snacks contain gluten. For a list of products not containing gluten, click here!
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Has Frito-Lay removed trans fats for its products?
Yes, as a leader in the convenient food industry, Frito-Lay moved proactively and eliminated trans fats from Doritos tortilla chips, Tostitos tortilla chips and Cheetos cheese snacks. For years, our Lay’s and Ruffles potato chips as well as our Fritos corn chips and Rold Gold pretzels have been made with oils that are trans fat free.
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What are trans fats?
Trans fats are formed when liquid vegetable oils are processed into solids, like margarine and shortening. Sources of trans fats in the diet include snack foods and baked goods made with "partially hydrogenated" vegetable oil or "vegetable shortening." In scientific studies, trans fats appear to raise blood levels of total cholesterol and LDL, the so-called "bad" cholesterol, and therefore, increase the risk of coronary heart disease. The majority of Frito-Lay snacks are made with trans fat-free oils.
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Do Frito-Lay snacks contain peanuts?
Frito-Lay snacks that contain peanuts, or are processed on equipment that makes snacks containing peanuts, will always contain an allergy information statement. This statement can be found under the ingredient information on the package, or in the case of small packages of crackers, on the side of the back information panel.
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Why do Frito-Lay snacks contain MSG?
Monosodium glutamate (MSG), found naturally in many foods, is merely a flavor enhancer. Only very small amounts of MSG are necessary to enhance the spices and seasonings used in flavored Frito-Lay snacks. Extensive consumer testing indicates that consumers prefer the taste of chips with MSG. For a list of snacks not containing MSG, click here!
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Does Frito-Lay use flour on any of its manufacturing lines?
No, flour is not used on any of our chip manufacturing lines. However, flour is used in many of our wheat-based product lines including cookies, pretzels and crackers.
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What is a "natural" snack?
FDA provides general guidance for natural as meaning nothing artificial or synthetic has been included in, or added to a food that would not normally be expected in the food. Many of Frito-Lay's snacks, including our line of Natural snacks, meet this definition.
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What is an "organic" snack?
Organic is defined by the USDA under the Organic Foods Production Act (OFPA) of 1990. The term "organic" refers to foods that are created using environmentally friendly farming practices (approved pesticides and no growth hormones) and no irradiation. Additionally, organic foods have no hydrogenated oils and the organic ingredients are segregated from non-organic ingredients to maintain integrity during storage and processing. To make sure manufacturers abide by these standards, the USDA accredits certifying agencies to inspect and certify that manufacturer's ingredients, plants and processes are organic. Frito-Lay's USDA-accredited certifier is Oregon-Tilth. We display its logo on the back of the package of our Natural products that contain certified organic ingredients.
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What are the major foods that cause allergies?
Peanuts, wheat, soybeans, tree nuts, milk/dairy, eggs, shellfish/crustacea and fish are the eight major foods that cause allergies.
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