Cuban Sandwich Potato Chips
The processing score reflects 29 ingredients, including natural flavoring. The nutrition score reflects high saturated fat and total fat.
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Ingredients
19 listed · 5 flagged for reviewPOTATOES, VEGETABLE OIL (CANOLA, CORN, SOYBEAN, AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL), MALTODEXTRIN (MADE FROM CORN), LESS THAN 2% OF THE FOLLOWING: BUTTERMILK, SALT, NATURAL FLAVORS, ONION POWDER, GARLIC POWDER, CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), WHEY, BUTTER (CREAM, ANNATTO), SPICES, MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES, BROWN SUGAR, SWISS CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), GUM ACACIA, SKIM MILK, YEAST EXTRACT, SUGAR AND PAPRIKA EXTRACTS.
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Cuban Sandwich Potato Chips scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Other Additives (Medium Chain Triglycerides): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Gum Acacia): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
Within Chips & Crisps, this product is more processed than about 56% of the 10,682 products we've analyzed.
Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.
What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Cuban Sandwich Potato Chips' ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Vegetable Oil (Canola, Corn, Soybean, And/Or Sunflower Oil).
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Maltodextrin (Made From Corn), Brown Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Yeast Extract.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
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About our scores and this content
Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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