Doritos Nacho Cheese Flavored Tortilla Chips

corn-chips

Why this score

• Capped: contains Natural and artificial flavorssynthetic flavoring — undisclosed composition
• 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 1.5 g (−0.5); medium saturated fat 3.6 g (−0.2) (total −0.7).
• Flavor enhancer: Monosodium GlutamateMSG-family flavor enhancer — shown for transparency; does not change the score.

Ingredients (19)

• 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.
• 6CanolaRefined oil; acceptable but highly processed.
• 9SoybeanPlant protein; minimally processed form, nutritious.
• 6Sunflower oilPlant-based oil; high in linoleic acid; minimal processing.
• 4Corn MaltodextrinProcessed starch; rapid glucose spike, little nutritional value.
• 8Cheddar CheeseNatural cheese, good protein and calcium source, minimally processed
• 8Cheese culturesNatural fermentation agents; minimal processing, beneficial for cheese making.
• 6SaltPreservative and flavoring; essential nutrient in moderate amounts.
• 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 cheeseWhole food cheese, good protein and calcium source, minimally processed
• 7Whey protein concentrateConcentrated dairy protein; moderately processed but nutritious.
• 8Onion PowderDehydrated onion, retains nutrients, natural flavor enhancer.
• 7Potassium saltProcessed mineral salt; lower sodium alternative, generally safe in moderation
• 7Corn flourRefined grain; low nutritional value; highly processed.
• 5Natural and artificial flavorsArtificial component; vague proprietary blend without specific identifiers

Allergens

Contains: soy, 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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