Doritos Baked Nacho Cheese Tortilla Chips 8 Ounce Bag

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Why this score

• Capped: contains Natural and artificial flavorssynthetic flavoring — undisclosed composition
• Capped: contains Yellow 6 LakeFDA-regulated azo dye — hyperactivity warnings (EU)
• Capped: contains Yellow 5 lakeFDA-regulated azo dye — hyperactivity warnings (EU)
• Capped: contains Red 40 LakeFDA-regulated azo dye — hyperactivity warnings (EU)
• Ultra-processed + additivesNOVA group 4 (ultra-processed) combined with a flagged additive — capped at 6.
• High in salt; medium saturated fatFSA traffic lights per 100g: high salt 2.1 g (−0.9); medium saturated fat 1.8 g (−0.2) (total −1.1).
• Flavor enhancer: Monosodium GlutamateMSG-family flavor enhancer — shown for transparency; does not change the score.
• Flavor enhancer: Disodium InosinateMSG-family flavor enhancer — shown for transparency; does not change the score.
• Flavor enhancer: Disodium GuanylateMSG-family flavor enhancer — shown for transparency; does not change the score.

Ingredients (29)

• 8CornLikely corn syrup or corn starch; degree of processing unclear.
• 6Vegetable Oil (Corn, Canola, and/or Sunflower)Refined oils; acceptable but often high in omega-6, inflammatory.
• 6Sunflower oilPlant-based oil; high in linoleic acid; minimal processing.
• 8Cheddar CheeseNatural cheese, good protein and calcium source, minimally processed
• 8Cheese culturesNatural fermentation agents; essential for cheese production and flavor development.
• 6SaltSodium chloride; natural preservative and flavoring.
• 7EnzymesFood-grade natural or derived enzymes; necessary for cheese curd coagulation and maturation.
• 8ButtermilkWhole food ingredient; adds flavor and tenderness.
• 7Whey protein concentrateConcentrated dairy protein; moderately processed but nutritious.
• 8WheyDairy by-product; adds protein and nutrients.
• 5Monosodium GlutamateFlavor enhancer - flagged for transparency, not penalized
• 8Tomato PowderDehydrated tomato, retains lycopene and nutrients, minimal processing.
• 8Romano Cheese Part-Skim Cow's MilkNatural cheese with protein, calcium; minimally processed dairy product
• 8Onion PowderDehydrated onion, retains nutrients, natural flavor enhancer.
• 4Maltodextrin Made from CornHighly processed carbohydrate, rapidly absorbed, minimal nutrition
• 5Natural and artificial flavorsMixed flavor sources; vague labeling, likely includes synthetics.
• 8Garlic PowderDehydrated garlic, retains beneficial compounds, natural flavoring.
• 2Yellow 6 LakeArtificial colorant; synthetic dye with potential sensitivities in sensitive individuals
• 3Yellow 5 lakeSynthetic dye; potential allergen; artificial coloring agent
• 1Yellow 6Synthetic azo dye; artificial color additive.
• 2Red 40 LakeArtificial colorant; FDA approved but controversial
• 3DextroseRefined sugar; high glycemic index, minimal nutrition.
• 3SugarRefined sweetener; high caloric value, minimal nutrients.
• 9SpiceNatural seasoning; minimal processing; no health concerns.
• 7Citric acidNatural preservative and flavoring from citrus; safe in typical amounts.
• 7Lactic acidNatural preservative; fermentation byproduct; safe in typical amounts.
• 8parmesan cheeseAged cheese from milk; minimal processing with natural cultures.
• 5Disodium InosinateFlavor enhancer - flagged for transparency, not penalized
• 4Disodium GuanylateSynthetic flavor enhancer; highly processed, adds no nutritional value

Allergens

Contains: milk

Declared on the product label. Anything not listed here simply wasn't declared - that is not the same as being free from it. Always check the packaging.

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