Blanco nino

Blue corn tortilla chips

Barcode 5391528040278

Scanned 9 times by Nomi users

No — Blue corn tortilla chips is not ultra-processed.

Ingredients are basic foods (corn, amaranth, sunflower oil, salt) with no industrial additives, refined syrups, or cosmetic processing agents, so this is not ultra-processed per NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

blue corn 92%
OK

amaranth 3%
OK

sunflower oil

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

salt

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

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Common questions about Blue corn tortilla chips

Is Blue corn tortilla chips ultra-processed?

No — Blue corn tortilla chips by Blanco nino is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Ingredients are basic foods (corn, amaranth, sunflower oil, salt) with no industrial additives, refined syrups, or cosmetic processing agents, so this is not ultra-processed per NOVA.

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.