that's what i would have figured as well but these actually seem not terrible. They actually use the real ingredient for the primary flavoring and not "natural" or artificial flavorings. Also there actually isn't any MSG but they do use Disodium Inosinate and Guanylate which seem to be better MSG substitutes.
Ingredients: Cheddar Cheese (Blend of Cheddar Cheese, [Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes], Maltodextrin, Whey, Soybean Oil, Lactose, Citric Acid, Lactic Acid), Salt, Whey, Butter Milk Solids, Dextrose, Hydrolyzed Corn Protein, Disodium Inosinate and Guanylate, Onion and Garlic. Silicon Dioxide added to prevent caking.