popchips BBQ Flavored

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Why this score

• High in salt, sugarFSA traffic lights per 100g: high salt; medium sugar (−0.7).

Ingredients (19)

• 7Dried potatoWhole food, minimally processed, good carbohydrate source
• 7Rice flourProcessed grain flour; lower nutritional density than whole
• 7Sunflower and/or safflower oilPlant-based oil, minimally processed, but high in omega-6 fatty acids
• 3SugarRefined sweetener, provides empty calories, no nutritional benefit
• 5Tapioca MaltodextrinProcessed starch derivative; neutral nutritional value, used as thickener
• 6SaltSeasoning; acceptable in moderation but sodium is high.
• 3Brown SugarNatural sweetener, minimally processed; same nutritional profile as white sugar.
• 6Canola OilRefined vegetable oil, low in saturated fat, commonly used
• 8Onion powderDehydrated vegetable, minimal processing, retains nutritional benefits
• 8Garlic PowderDehydrated garlic, natural flavoring, some processing.
• 8Tomato powderDried whole fruit, concentrated lycopene and nutrients
• 7Yeast extractProcessed flavoring; umami enhancer; contains trace nutrients.
• 9SpicesNatural flavoring ingredients; beneficial antioxidants and flavor.
• 7Citric acidNatural preservative; derived from citrus or fermentation.
• 6Natural Hickory Smoke FlavorNatural flavoring from smoke; minimal processing, no known harmful effects
• 6Natural flavorsUndefined source; minimal regulatory transparency on composition.
• 6Sunflower OilRefined vegetable oil, good omega-6 content, moderate processing
• 9PaprikaWhole spice powder, antioxidant-rich, naturally derived coloring
• 6Potato StarchProcessed starch; lacking fiber and nutrients compared to whole potato

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