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Tropics Regular Flavor Chicharon

Contains monosodium glutamate

Pork rinds with monosodium glutamate and salt, providing 9 g protein per 14 g serving. Made in the USA.

Seed-oil freeNo added sugarNo artificial dyesNo artificial flavorsNo natural flavorsNo synthetic preservativesNo added nitritesNo phosphates
$3.39 4 oz · lowest price at Asia Mart, Santa Rosa
Price and stock checked Oct 31, 2026
Key nutrition facts
80caloriesPer serving · 1/2 oz. (14g)
Protein
9g▲
Fiber
0g▼
Added sugar
—
Sodium
120mg▼
Saturated fat
1.5g▼
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Ingredients: Fried pork rinds, monosodium glutamate, salt
71 / 100
Good Scored automatically
Weighted as snacks, sweets, dessertsHigh confidence · Scored on 10 of 11 inputs, 1 claim verified
Nutrition · counts 30%54
Ingredients · counts 30%96
Processing · counts 25%60
Sourcing · counts 5%70
Transparency · counts 10%70
Why it scores 71
Nutrition 54 · Compared with other snacks and sweets: more sodium (120 mg), more protein (9 g), less fiber (0 g); no added sugar per 1/2 oz.
Ingredients 96 · MSG (monosodium glutamate) (additive, −4); no dyes or artificial sweeteners
Processing 60 · Fried pork rinds with added monosodium glutamate and salt
Sourcing 70 · Product of the USA; no raising or farming practices stated
Transparency 70 · Complete ingredient list and U.S. origin; no raising claims
Contains monosodium glutamate
Evidence behind the Ingredients deductions
Varies by additive−4 for msg
Scored Oct 20, 2026 · Scoring guide v3.1 · Updated Oct 20, 2026 · See what changed

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Ingredients
Fried pork rinds Monosodium glutamate Salt
3 ingredients
Sourcing

Origin not disclosed on the product page.

Additives1 additive · 1 limited risk
MSG (monosodium glutamate) (E621)Flavour enhancerLimited risk
Considered safe; EFSA set an acceptable daily intake in 2017, and some people report short-lived symptoms.
Matched from the ingredient list. Risk levels summarise findings from EFSA, the FDA, IARC and published studies; they explain a concern, not a diagnosis.

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