Doritos

Doritos Tangy Cheese

Barcode 56075896

Scanned 13 times by Nomi users

Yes — Doritos Tangy Cheese is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA, including dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), flavour enhancer (monosodium glutamate), unspecified flavourings/natural flavourings within “tangy cheese flavour”, and colourings (annatto, plain caramel). These extracted/industrial additives make the overall product ultra-processed, even though it also contains basic ingredients like corn, oils, and salt.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

corn (whole maize kernels)
OK

sunflower oil 14%
OK

rapeseed oil

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

tangy cheese flavour flavourings (from milk)
OK

whey powder (from milk)

Dairy-derived powder from whey, containing lactose, proteins and minerals; common protein supplement and ingredient in dairy products.
OK

wheat flour

Ground wheat used for baking and cooking; often fortified with minerals and vitamins.
OK

salt

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

cheese powder (from milk)

Powdered cheese product made from milk; a processed dairy ingredient often used for flavoring and color in snacks and sauces.
OK

buttermilk powder

Dried buttermilk obtained from fermented milk; used as a dairy ingredient to provide dairy flavor and proteins in products.
OK

potassium chloride

Mineral salt used as a salt substitute in food. A basic inorganic ingredient commonly used for seasoning or fortification; not ultra-processed.
OK

flavour enhancer (monosodium glutamatel milk protein)
UPF

dextrose

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

acids (lactic acid)
OK

citric acid colours (paprika extract, annatto, plain caramell spice, sugar, skimmed milk powder)

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Common questions about Doritos Tangy Cheese

Is Doritos Tangy Cheese ultra-processed?

Yes — Doritos Tangy Cheese by Doritos is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA, including dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), flavour enhancer (monosodium glutamate), unspecified flavourings/natural flavourings within “tangy cheese flavour”, and colourings (annatto, plain caramel). These extracted/industrial additives make the overall product ultra-processed, even though it also contains basic ingredients like corn, oils, and salt.

Which ingredients in Doritos Tangy Cheese are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Doritos Tangy Cheese as ultra-processed markers: cheese powder (from milk), dextrose. 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.