Tesco

Cool Tortilla Chips

Barcode 5000436802402

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Yes — Cool Tortilla Chips is ultra-processed.

This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) under NOVA. The ingredient list is valid. It contains several industrially processed ingredients/additives, including dextrose and yeast extract, which are explicitly identified as UPF ingredients. It also contains generic flavouring, which is an industrial flavour additive. These ingredients go beyond basic culinary components and indicate industrial formulation, so the overall product is UPF.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

maize (corn)

A basic staple grain used as a food ingredient; kernels from Zea mays.
OK

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
OK

whey powder (_milk_)
OK

salt

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

buttermilk powder (_milk_)
OK

onion powder

Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
UPF

dextrose

A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

tomato powder

Powdered tomato used as a flavoring or ingredient, a minimally processed dried tomato product.
OK

flavouring (_milk_)
OK

garlic powder

Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
OK

dried skimmed milk

Dried skimmed milk is powdered milk with fat removed, used as a dairy ingredient to provide protein and calcium.
OK

citric acid

A weak organic acid found in citrus fruits, commonly used as an acidulant and preservative in foods and beverages.
UPF

yeast extract

A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
OK

white pepper

A spice ground from ripe peppercorns with the outer husk removed, used to impart mild heat and aroma to dishes.
OK

black pepper

A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.
OK

cheddar cheese powder (_milk_)
OK

cheese powder (_milk_)
UPF

colour (paprika extract)

Natural color additive derived from paprika used to impart a red-orange hue in foods.

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Common questions about Cool Tortilla Chips

Is Cool Tortilla Chips ultra-processed?

Yes — Cool Tortilla Chips by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) under NOVA. The ingredient list is valid. It contains several industrially processed ingredients/additives, including dextrose and yeast extract, which are explicitly identified as UPF ingredients. It also contains generic flavouring, which is an industrial flavour additive. These ingredients go beyond basic culinary components and indicate industrial formulation, so the overall product is UPF.

Which ingredients in Cool Tortilla Chips are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Cool Tortilla Chips as ultra-processed markers: dextrose, yeast extract, colour (paprika extract). 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?

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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.