Doritos Nacho Cheese Flavored

corn-chips

Why this score

• Capped: contains Natural and Artificial Flavorsynthetic flavoring — undisclosed composition
• Capped: contains Yellow 6 (Artificial Color)FDA-regulated azo dye — hyperactivity warnings (EU)
• Capped: contains Yellow 5FDA-regulated azo dye — hyperactivity warnings (EU)
• Capped: contains Red 40 (Artificial Color)FDA-regulated azo dye — hyperactivity warnings (EU)
• Ultra-processed + additivesNOVA group 4 (ultra-processed) combined with a flagged additive — capped at 6.
• Medium saturated fat, saltFSA traffic lights per 100g: medium saturated fat 4 g (−0.2); medium salt 1.5 g (−0.2) (total −0.4).
• 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 (32)

• 8CornLikely corn syrup or corn starch; degree of processing unclear.
• 6Sunflower OilMinimally processed plant oil; reasonable omega-6 ratio, stable for cooking
• 6CanolaRefined oil; acceptable but highly processed.
• 6Corn oilProcessed plant oil, higher in omega-6 fatty acids
• 4Maltodextrin Made from CornHighly processed carbohydrate, rapidly absorbed, minimal nutrition
• 6SaltPreservative and flavoring; essential nutrient in moderate amounts.
• 8Cheddar CheeseNatural cheese, good protein and calcium source, minimally processed
• 8Cheese culturesNatural fermentation agents; minimal processing, beneficial for cheese making.
• 7EnzymesNatural food enzymes aid cheese production; safe and minimally processed.
• 8WheyDairy by-product; adds protein and nutrients.
• 5Monosodium GlutamateFlavor enhancer - flagged for transparency, not penalized
• 8ButtermilkWhole food ingredient; adds flavor and tenderness.
• 8Romano Cheese Part-Skim Cow's MilkNatural cheese with protein, calcium; minimally processed dairy product
• 7Whey protein concentrateConcentrated dairy protein; moderately processed but nutritious.
• 8Onion PowderDehydrated onion, retains nutrients, natural flavor enhancer.
• 7Corn flourRefined grain; low nutritional value; highly processed.
• 5Natural and Artificial FlavorMix of natural and synthetic flavoring compounds; exact composition proprietary and unclear.
• 3DextroseRefined sugar; high glycemic index, minimal nutrition.
• 8Tomato PowderDehydrated tomato, retains lycopene and nutrients, minimal processing.
• 7LactoseMilk sugar; indigestible for lactose-intolerant individuals.
• 9SpicesNatural flavor ingredients, antioxidant-rich, minimal processing.
• 1Yellow 6 (Artificial Color)Synthetic dye; some studies link to hyperactivity in sensitive children
• 1Yellow 5Synthetic azo dye; associated with hyperactivity concerns in some studies.
• 1Red 40 (Artificial Color)Synthetic dye; potential allergen; unnecessary for nutrition
• 7Lactic acidNatural preservative; fermentation byproduct; safe in typical amounts.
• 7Citric AcidNatural preservative and acid regulator; safe in normal amounts.
• 3SugarRefined sweetener; high caloric density, no nutritional benefit.
• 8Garlic PowderDehydrated garlic, retains beneficial compounds, natural flavoring.
• 8Skim milkMinimally processed, excellent protein and calcium source
• 9Red and green bell pepper powderDried vegetables
• 5Disodium InosinateFlavor enhancer - flagged for transparency, not penalized
• 4Disodium GuanylateHighly processed flavor enhancer; adds sodium; minimal nutritional value

Allergens

Contains: milk

From the product label and its ingredient list, and not part of the score. 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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