Pirate's Booty Aged White Cheddar
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Summary
This product is an ultra-processed snack containing sunflower and canola oils, which are high in omega-6 fatty acids and can promote inflammation. The presence of refined ingredients like cornmeal and rice flour, along with natural flavors, further contributes to its high processing level. Despite some beneficial ingredients like cheddar cheese and whey, the overall ingredient profile and processing level significantly limit its healthiness.
Contaminants 8
Source: Consumer Reports, Contaminants in Kids' Snacks (August 2026) — three samples from 2–3 lots bought at retail, ISO 17025-accredited lab
Acrylamide Not detected Not detected
Not detected — below the laboratory's method detection limit in every sample.
Consumer Reports' August 2026 kids' snacks test (acrylamide by LC-MS/MS, J. Agric. Food Chem. 54:7001 (2006)) on three Pirate's Booty Aged White Cheddar samples from two to three lots: not detected in any sample.
Glycidyl esters Not detected Not detected
Not detected — below the laboratory's method detection limit in every sample. Glycidyl esters come from vegetable oils refined at high heat.
Consumer Reports' August 2026 kids' snacks test (glycidyl esters by GC-MS/MS, AOAC 2018.03) on three Pirate's Booty Aged White Cheddar samples from two to three lots: not detected in any sample.
3-MCPD 13 ppb (0.37 mcg per 28 g serving) Safe
3-MCPD is a by-product of refining vegetable oil at high heat. EFSA's tolerable daily intake is 2 mcg per kg of body weight — about 46 mcg a day for a 23 kg child — so one serving is about 0.8% of that. Takis Fuego had the highest 3-MCPD of the chips and crackers CR tested (160 ppb).
Consumer Reports' August 2026 kids' snacks test (3-MCPD by GC-MS/MS, AOAC 2018.03) on three Pirate's Booty Aged White Cheddar samples from two to three lots: 13 ppb, which is 0.37 mcg per 28 g serving. Reference: EFSA tolerable daily intake 2 mcg/kg body weight/day (2018).
Lead 4.25 ppb (0.12 mcg per 28 g serving) Low
Detected — one serving is about 24% of California's Prop 65 maximum allowable dose for lead (0.5 mcg per day). No level of lead is considered beneficial, and children are the most sensitive group.
Consumer Reports' August 2026 kids' snacks test (lead by ICP-QQQ-MS, AOAC 2015.01) on three Pirate's Booty Aged White Cheddar samples from two to three lots: 4.25 ppb, which is 0.12 mcg per 28 g serving, against the OEHHA MADL of 0.5 mcg/day.
Cadmium 4.88 ppb (0.14 mcg per 28 g serving) Safe
One serving is about 3% of California's Prop 65 maximum allowable dose for cadmium (4.1 mcg per day).
Consumer Reports' August 2026 kids' snacks test (cadmium by ICP-QQQ-MS, AOAC 2015.01) on three Pirate's Booty Aged White Cheddar samples from two to three lots: 4.88 ppb, which is 0.14 mcg per 28 g serving, against the OEHHA MADL of 4.1 mcg/day.
Arsenic 42.0 ppb total, 22.2 ppb inorganic (0.62 mcg inorganic per 28 g serving) Safe
Total arsenic was high enough that CR ran its inorganic-arsenic follow-up, the form that matters for health. One serving is about 6% of California's no-significant-risk level for inorganic arsenic (10 mcg per day). Rice takes arsenic up from soil and water.
Consumer Reports' August 2026 kids' snacks test (total arsenic by ICP-QQQ-MS, AOAC 2015.01; inorganic arsenic by speciation) on three Pirate's Booty Aged White Cheddar samples from two to three lots: 42.0 ppb total and 22.2 ppb inorganic, which is 0.62 mcg of inorganic arsenic per 28 g serving.
Mercury Not detected Not detected
Not detected — below the laboratory's method detection limit in every sample.
Consumer Reports' August 2026 kids' snacks test (mercury by ICP-QQQ-MS, AOAC 2015.01) on three Pirate's Booty Aged White Cheddar samples from two to three lots: not detected in any sample.
DEHP (phthalate) Not detected Not detected
Not detected — no phthalates were found in any sample. DEHP is a plasticiser that migrates from processing equipment and packaging.
Consumer Reports' August 2026 kids' snacks test (phthalates by GC-MS/MS, GB 5009.271-2016 mod.) on three Pirate's Booty Aged White Cheddar samples from two to three lots: DEHP not detected; total phthalates 0 ng per serving.
Key ingredients 12
Sunflower Oil And/Or Expeller Pressed Canola OilVery Bad
Industrial seed oils that are highly processed and high in omega-6 fatty acids, which may promote inflammation when consumed in excess.
See more about Sunflower Oil And/Or Expeller Pressed Canola Oil →Natural FlavorBad
Umbrella term that can hide dozens of undisclosed synthetic constituents.
See more about Natural Flavor →CornmealNeutral
A milled corn product used as a base grain for snacks, providing mostly carbohydrates.
See more about Cornmeal →Rice FlourNeutral
A flour made from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free binder and base ingredient.
See more about Rice Flour →WheyNeutral
A dairy byproduct rich in protein, commonly used for texture and flavor.
See more about Whey →ButtermilkNeutral
A cultured dairy product that adds tangy flavor.
See more about Buttermilk →SaltNeutral
Standard culinary salt used for flavoring and enhancing taste.
See more about Salt →Citric AcidNeutral
A common organic acid used as a preservative and to add a tart flavor.
See more about Citric Acid →Lactic AcidNeutral
An organic acid produced via fermentation, used to provide a tangy flavor profile.
See more about Lactic Acid →Organic Black PepperNeutral
A natural spice used to add flavor and warmth to the seasoning.
See more about Organic Black Pepper →Cheddar CheeseGood
Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.
See more about Cheddar Cheese →Sea SaltGood
Minimally processed unrefined salt that provides sodium along with trace minerals.
See more about Sea Salt →Processing
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