Tesco

Tortilla Chips, Sour Cream And Zingy Lime

Barcode 5059697743474

Scanned 12 times by Nomi users

Yes — Tortilla Chips, Sour Cream And Zingy Lime is ultra-processed.

The product contains yeast extract powder (pre-identified UPF ingredient), flavour enhancer (potassium chloride), generic flavouring, and whey powder, which are industrially processed additives and formulations. These make the product ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

maize flour

Finely ground maize used as a staple ingredient in baking and cooking; a basic food commodity.
OK

rapeseed oil

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

chickpea flour (13%)
OK

black beans (3.5%)
OK

red kidney beans (3.5%)
OK

whey powder

Dairy-derived protein powder from whey, commonly used in supplements and baked goods.
OK

sugar

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

salt

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

soured cream (milk)

A dairy product made by fermenting cream with lactic acid bacteria; used as a tangy topping or base for sauces.
OK

citric acid

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

onion powder

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

flavour enhancer (potassium chloride)
OK

concentrated lime juice

A concentrated form of juice pressed from limes, usually used as a souring agent and flavoring in beverages and recipes.
OK

garlic powder

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

yeast extract powder

Powdered extract derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, rich in amino acids and umami; used as a flavor enhancer.
OK

cumin

A warm, earthy spice from the seeds of the Cuminum cyminum plant, common in spice blends.
OK

lime oil
OK

flavouring (contains milk). allergy advice for allergens
OK

see ingredients in bold. vsuitable for vegetarians storage

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Common questions about Tortilla Chips, Sour Cream And Zingy Lime

Is Tortilla Chips, Sour Cream And Zingy Lime ultra-processed?

Yes — Tortilla Chips, Sour Cream And Zingy Lime by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains yeast extract powder (pre-identified UPF ingredient), flavour enhancer (potassium chloride), generic flavouring, and whey powder, which are industrially processed additives and formulations. These make the product ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Tortilla Chips, Sour Cream And Zingy Lime are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Tortilla Chips, Sour Cream And Zingy Lime as an ultra-processed marker: yeast extract powder. 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.