Doritos, Dr Organic

Doritos Mild Salsa 300g

Barcode 5000328697796

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Yes — Doritos Mild Salsa 300g is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains industrial additives/ingredients such as modified maize starch (a chemically modified starch used as a thickener/stabilizer) and capsicum extract (an isolated extract used for standardized flavor/heat). The presence of these UPF ingredients makes the overall product UPF according to NOVA, even though many other ingredients (tomato purée, chopped tomatoes, onion, peppers, vinegar, salt, sugar, garlic purée, coriander) are minimally processed or basic culinary ingredients.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

tomato purée

A tomato-based concentrate obtained by cooking down tomatoes, commonly used as a base or seasoning in dishes.
OK

chopped tomatoes

Tomatoes that have been chopped, a basic vegetable ingredient used in cooking.
OK

onion

A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
OK

peppers

A general term for various edible peppers, often bell peppers or chili peppers, used fresh or cooked.
OK

jalapeño peppers

Fresh or preserved peppers used as a vegetable in dishes; medium-hot variety of chili pepper.
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 purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
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.
UPF

capsicum extract

A spice-derived extract from Capsicum peppers, used for flavor and/or heat in foods.

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Common questions about Doritos Mild Salsa 300g

Is Doritos Mild Salsa 300g ultra-processed?

Yes — Doritos Mild Salsa 300g by Doritos, Dr Organic is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains industrial additives/ingredients such as modified maize starch (a chemically modified starch used as a thickener/stabilizer) and capsicum extract (an isolated extract used for standardized flavor/heat). The presence of these UPF ingredients makes the overall product UPF according to NOVA, even though many other ingredients (tomato purée, chopped tomatoes, onion, peppers, vinegar, salt, sugar, garlic purée, coriander) are minimally processed or basic culinary ingredients.

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

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Doritos Mild Salsa 300g 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 Mild Salsa 300g?

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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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.

Doritos Mild Salsa 300g

Ingredients

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Common questions about Doritos Mild Salsa 300g

Is Doritos Mild Salsa 300g ultra-processed?

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

What are healthier alternatives to Doritos Mild Salsa 300g?

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

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

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