Is Doritos Ultra-Processed (UPF)?

Doritos

Barcode 5000328018942

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No — Doritos is not ultra-processed.

Contains basic ingredients (corn, rapeseed oil, salt) and antioxidant additives (rosemary extract, ascorbic acid, tocopherol-rich extract, citric acid) which are simple extracts or basic additives, not industrial flavorings, refined syrups, emulsifiers, or other markers of ultra-processing according to the given rules.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

corn / maize

A basic grain used as a staple food. The term corn (maize) refers to the edible grain of Zea mays.
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
UPF

antioxidants (rosemary extract, ascorbic acid, tocopherol rich extract, citric acid)

A blend of antioxidants including rosemary extract, ascorbic acid (vitamin C), tocopherol-rich extract and citric acid to prevent oxidation in foods.
OK

wheat

A staple cereal grain used in foods; a basic ingredient in flour, bread, and many products.
OK

gluten

A protein composite found in wheat and other cereals; used as a binding agent in doughs and baked goods.
OK

barley

A whole grain used in cooking and brewing; a basic cereal ingredient.
OK

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Common questions about Doritos

Is Doritos ultra-processed?

No — Doritos by Doritos is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Contains basic ingredients (corn, rapeseed oil, salt) and antioxidant additives (rosemary extract, ascorbic acid, tocopherol-rich extract, citric acid) which are simple extracts or basic additives, not industrial flavorings, refined syrups, emulsifiers, or other markers of ultra-processing according to the given rules.

Which ingredients in Doritos are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Doritos as an ultra-processed marker: antioxidants (rosemary extract, ascorbic acid, tocopherol rich extract, citric acid). See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

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.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.