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"CHAMOY MEGA"
"CHAMOY MEGA" by Mega Alimentos S.A De C.V. provides 0 kcal per 100 g, with 0 g of sugars and 0 g of protein. It is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food).
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 30 g (2 Tbsp)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 0 kcal | 0 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars | 0 g | 0 g | |
| Added sugars | 1.7 g | 0.5 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Salt | 1.7 g | 0.5 g |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values).
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- Sugar-free
- 0 g sugars per 100 g (EU: no more than 0.5 g per 100 g)
- Fat-free
- 0 g fat per 100 g (EU: no more than 0.5 g per 100 g)
- Low calorie
- 0 kcal per 100 g (EU: no more than 40 kcal per 100 g)
Checked against the per-100 g thresholds of EU Regulation 1924/2006, using the nutrition data above. US labels follow FDA rules, which are mostly based on serving size and can give a different result; FDA has no defined “low sugar” claim.
Ingredients
Water, iodized salt, high fructose corn syrup, citric acid, xanthan gum, red peppers, sodium citrate, modified corn starch, acetic acid, sodium benzoate (antimicrobial), caramel color, fd&c red #40.
Additives 7
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Regulatory status of its additives
How the US, individual states and the EU treat additives found in this product's ingredient list.
United States
Red 40 (E129) is among six petroleum-based dyes FDA is asking manufacturers to remove by the end of 2027. The phase-out is voluntary: the dyes remain approved.
California
The California School Food Safety Act (AB 2316) bars Red 40 (E129) from food served or sold in public schools from December 31, 2027.
West Virginia
West Virginia HB 2354 has barred Red 40 (E129) from school nutrition programs since August 1, 2025. A statewide ban due January 1, 2028 is on hold under a preliminary injunction (December 23, 2025) while the state appeals.
European Union
In the EU, food containing Red 40 (E129) must state that it "may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children."
What these additives are and what the research says: Red 40.
Additives are detected from the ingredient list by Open Food Facts and may be incomplete or out of date. Regulatory status checked October 6, 2026; rules are changing quickly. Not legal advice — always check the package label.
Product details
- Serving size
- 30 g (2 Tbsp)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0738545020046
Prices reported by shoppers
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Recipe & label changes
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September 29, 2026
- Additives: added E150a - Plain caramel; removed E150c - Ammonia caramel
Changes to this product's label data recorded since Foodmetria started tracking it.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in "CHAMOY MEGA"?
"CHAMOY MEGA" contains 0 kcal per 100 g.
How much sugar is in "CHAMOY MEGA"?
"CHAMOY MEGA" has 0 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is "CHAMOY MEGA" healthy?
It is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Does "CHAMOY MEGA" contain additives restricted in the US or the EU?
Its ingredient list includes Red 40 (E129). FDA is asking manufacturers to stop using it by the end of 2027 (voluntarily); California bars it from public schools from December 31, 2027; West Virginia bars it from school meals; the EU requires a warning label on food with it. Recipes change — check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated September 29, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.