No — Tortilla Chips is not ultra-processed.
A simple, minimally processed snack—not ultra-processed.
Tortilla chips made from maize, sunflower oil, and salt are processed foods but do not contain industrial formulations or additives that qualify as ultra-processed under NOVA. Sunflower oil is a basic culinary oil, and maize and salt are simple ingredients.
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No — Tortilla Chips by Lidl is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Tortilla chips made from maize, sunflower oil, and salt are processed foods but do not contain industrial formulations or additives that qualify as ultra-processed under NOVA. Sunflower oil is a basic culinary oil, and maize and salt are simple ingredients.
Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrial formulations made with ingredients and additives you wouldn't find in a home kitchen — such as emulsifiers, artificial flavourings, colourings and modified starches. The classification is based on the NOVA system used by researchers and dietitians worldwide.
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Product information comes from public databases and Nomi's own analysis, and may contain errors. Always check the packaging. Ultra-processed classification is based on the NOVA food processing system.