Hot Cheetos

HOT CHEETOS, are they really worth it?

By: Angel Marroquin

Flamin’ Hot Cheetos have been this generations all time favorite snack, but is really worth the hot flaming sensation? Of course they contain good things for you like sunflower oil, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, milk, salt, and sugar. All these are needed in your regular diet, but are healthy for you. Though almost every junk food here in America is bad for, for example maybe just too much fat or sodium. Hot Cheetos are very unique in that the will literally destroy you from the inside out. Don't believe me? Here are six reasons, or chemicals why you should stop eating Hot Cheetos.

1. Monosodium Glutamate, or C₅H₈NO₄Na  is the sodium salt of glutamic acid, it is one of the most abundant naturally occurring non-essential amino acids. Monosodium glutamate is found in tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, potatoes, mushrooms, and other vegetables and fruits.

The Chemical has been linked to the following Health Risks :

• Headache
• Flushing
• Sweating
• Facial pressure or tightness
• Numbness, tingling or burning in the face, neck and other areas
• Rapid, fluttering heartbeats (heart palpitations)
• Chest pain
• Nausea
• Weakness 

A physical or chemical property of Monosodium Glutamate include:

• Dry Powder
• Pellets/Large Crystals
• Other Solids

Monosodium glutamate is usually a flavor enhancer.

2. Disodium Isonate/Guanylate or C₁₀H₁₂N₅Na₂O₈P is a food additive. It is commonly used in conjunction with glutamic acid (monosodium glutamate).It is a natural sodium salt of the flavor enhancing DNA nucleotide guanosine monophosphate (GMP).

The chemical has been linked to the following Health Risks :

• Head Ache
• Flushed skin
• Excessive Sweating
• Skin Rash

A physical or chemical property of Disodium Isonate include:

• Dry Powder
• Small Pellets
• Other Solids

Disodium Isonate/Guanylate is usually a flavor enhancer

3. Ferrous Sulfate or FeSO₄ is used to treat anemia and other iron deficiencies. This chemical is industrially made, I am not sure why they are added to cheetos, but it must be to help preserve it in the bag. Excessive consumption of Ferrous Sulfate could lead to a lot of health risks.

The chemical has been linked to the following Health Risks :

• Black, tarry, or bloody stools
• Bluish skin or nails
• Changes in the amount of urine produced
• Flushing
• Fainting
• Chest pain
• Coma
• Dizziness
• Dry mouth or eyes
• Fast or difficult breathing
• Fast or irregular heartbeat
• Increased thirst or hunger
• Seizures
• Severe nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or stomach pain
• Severe tiredness or drowsiness
• Shortness of breath
• Sluggishness
• Unusually pale skin
• Vomit that looks like blood or coffee grounds

A physical or chemical property of Ferrous Sulfate include:

• Dry Powder
• Acidic Solution
• Other Solids

Ferrous sulfate is a preservative in this product.






4. Thiamine Monitrate or C₁₂H₁₇N₅O₄S  is used as a food or nutritional supplement and is the preferred form of the vitamin for food fortification. Thiamine is a water soluble compound in the vitamin B family. It occurs naturally in pork, nuts, legumes, and whole grains. Thiamine is usually produced commercially as thiamine chloride or thiamine monitrate, and is used in this form to enrich flours.

The chemical has been linked to the following Health Risks :

• blue colored lips
• chest pain, feeling short of breath
• black, bloody, or tarry stools
• coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds
• nausea, tight feeling in your throat
• sweating, feeling warm
• mild rash or itching
• feeling restless

A physical or chemical property of Thiamine Monitrate include:

• Dry Powder
• White Crystals
• Other Solids

Thiamine Monitrate is used as a vitamin for food fortification.

5. Sodium Diacetate or C₄H₇NaO₄ is a colorless solid that is used in seasonings and as an antimicrobial agent. The salt forms upon half-neutralization of acetic acid followed by evaporation of the solution.

The chemical has been linked to the following Health Risks :

• Metabolic Disorder
• Appetite loss
• Increased white blood cell count

A physical or chemical property of Sodium Diacetate include:

• White deliquescent powder
• Acetic Acid
• Other solids

Sodium Diacetate is a fungicide and a bactericide in food.

6. Maltodextrin or C_6nH_(10n+2)O_(5n+1) is a polysaccharide that is used as a food additive, It increases food shelf life (longer expiration date). It comes from corn, rice, or potato starch. It also can be made from wheat. The starches are cooked and then acids or enzymes are added to break it down further, before resulting in a white powder.

The chemical has been linked to the following Health Risks :

• Rebound Hypoglycemia
• Flatulence & Bloating
• Weight Gain
• allergic reactions include rash, asthma, itching, and difficulty breathing.

A physical or chemical property of Maltodextrin include:

• White powder with yellowish shadow 
• Fine white powder with a "corn" smell
• Other Solids

Maltodextrin a food additive, used as a "filler".

So the next you you think about opening a bag of Hot Cheetos, think twice about the six horrible chemicals your about to put in you're body. Think about how your stomach will cope with these little sticks of hell. Not to mention that when it comes out, the tremendous pain will make you regret everything. You might think your internally bleeding because of your red and "bloody" stool, but it is also just the food coloring, which causes ulcers and tumors as well. So please just stick to a healthy diet with less deadly chemicals and preservatives. 

Also don't even get me started on these.....