Nacho Tortilla Chips
The processing score reflects 45 ingredients, including artificial colors, hydrogenated oil, artificial flavoring, plus 3 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sodium, saturated fat and total fat.
Nutrition Highlights
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Ingredients
40 listed · 14 flagged for reviewCORN, VEGETABLE OIL (CONSISTING OF ONE OF MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: CORN, COTTONSEED, CANOLA, SUNFLOWER, OR SOYBEAN OIL), WHEY, SALT, RICE FLOUR, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, YELLOW CORN FLOUR, DEXTROSE, CORN STARCH, CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), ONION POWDER, TOMATO POWDER, SPICES, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED PALM KERNEL OIL, GARLIC POWDER, LACTIC ACID, COTTONSEED OIL, CITRIC ACID, DISODIUM INOSINATE AND DISODIUM GUANYLATE, YELLOW 6 LAKE, SUGAR, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM ACETATE, SODIUM DIACETATE, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, RED 40 LAKE, YELLOW 5, YELLOW 6, SOY LECITHIN, RED 40, BLUE 1, OLEORESIN PAPRIKA, MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES, SOYBEAN OIL, LESS THAN 2% SILICON DIOXIDE (TO PREVENT CAKING), OLEORESIN ROSEMARY, BHA, BHT, OAT FIBER.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Nacho Tortilla Chips scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Modified Fats (Partially Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil): Hydrogenation and modification are UPF markers.
- Artificial Colors (Yellow 6 Lake, Red 40 Lake, Yellow 5, +3 more): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
- Chemical Preservatives (Bha, Bht): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Natural Flavors (Monosodium Glutamate): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Flavor Enhancers (Disodium Inosinate And Disodium Guanylate): Industrial flavor enhancement common in UPF.
Within Chips & Crisps, this product is more processed than about 85% 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 Nacho Tortilla 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.
- Other AdditivesUPF marker
In this product: Sodium Acetate, Sodium Diacetate, Medium Chain Triglycerides.
Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- EmulsifiersUPF marker
In this product: Soy Lecithin.
Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Vegetable Oil (Consisting Of One Of More Of The Following: Corn, Cottonseed, Canola, Sunflower, Or Soybean Oil), Cottonseed Oil, Soybean Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Dextrose, Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Lactic Acid, Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Disodium Phosphate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Autolyzed 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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