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12 Crunchy Taco Shells by Old El Paso
Old El Paso

12 Crunchy Taco Shells

Barcode 8410076480637
Scanned  125  times by Nomi users
Not Ultra-Processed

No — 12 Crunchy Taco Shells is not ultra-processed.

Ingredients are corn flour and high oleic sunflower oil, which are basic culinary ingredients without additives, industrial sweeteners, or processing aids typically defining ultra-processed foods in NOVA. May-contain allergen statement does not affect processing classification.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    corn flour
    A fine, white powder made from ground corn, used as a thickener in sauces, soups, and baking in some regions (note: in some countries corn flour refers to cornstarch).
  • OK
    high oleic sunflower oil
    A refined vegetable oil pressed from high-oleic sunflower seeds; used as a cooking oil. The note ‘may contain wheat’ indicates potential cross-contamination/allergen risk during processing.

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Common questions about 12 Crunchy Taco Shells

Is 12 Crunchy Taco Shells ultra-processed?

No — 12 Crunchy Taco Shells by Old El Paso is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Ingredients are corn flour and high oleic sunflower oil, which are basic culinary ingredients without additives, industrial sweeteners, or processing aids typically defining ultra-processed foods in NOVA. May-contain allergen statement does not affect processing classification.

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.

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