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Doritos Hot Salsa 300g imo by Doritos
Doritos

Doritos Hot Salsa 300g imo

Barcode 5000328601380
Scanned  38  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Doritos Hot Salsa 300g imo is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as UPF because it contains modified maize starch, which is an industrially processed ingredient used as a thickener/stabilizer and is considered ultra-processed under NOVA. Other ingredients like capsicum extract are also industrially processed isolates used mainly for flavor/colour, further supporting the UPF classification.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    tomato puree (49%)
  • OK
    chopped tomatoes
    Chopped fresh tomatoes, likely used as a base in sauces or salsas; contains tomato flesh with minor accompanying proportion.
  • OK
    onion
    A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
  • OK
    peppers (11%)
  • OK
    jalapeno peppers (3%)
  • OK
    spirit vinegar
    A clear, distilled vinegar typically made from fermented alcohol (ethanol) and used for pickling, flavoring, and preservation.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • UPF
    modified maize starch
    A processed starch, often used as a thickener or binding agent in foods; may be treated to modify properties.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    garlic puree
    A simple mashed garlic cloves, sometimes with a small amount of oil or salt; used as a flavoring or base ingredient.
  • UPF
    capsicum extract
    A spice-derived extract from Capsicum peppers, used for flavor and/or heat in foods.
  • OK
    coriander (cilantro seeds)
    Dried seeds of the coriander plant (Coriandrum sativum). Warm, citrusy flavor used ground or as whole seeds in spice blends and curries.

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Common questions about Doritos Hot Salsa 300g imo

Is Doritos Hot Salsa 300g imo ultra-processed?

Yes — Doritos Hot Salsa 300g imo by Doritos is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as UPF because it contains modified maize starch, which is an industrially processed ingredient used as a thickener/stabilizer and is considered ultra-processed under NOVA. Other ingredients like capsicum extract are also industrially processed isolates used mainly for flavor/colour, further supporting the UPF classification.

Which ingredients in Doritos Hot Salsa 300g imo are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Doritos Hot Salsa 300g imo as ultra-processed markers: modified maize starch, capsicum extract. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Doritos Hot Salsa 300g imo?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Thick & chunky salsa mild by Old El Paso, Chipotle Salsa by Gran Luchito, Salsa Roja by Las Chicas. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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?

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